Thirteen
The Serial Killer Isn't on Trial. He's on the Jury.
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4.4 • 514 Ratings
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
Thirteen is the legal thriller Lee Child, Michael Connelly, and Ruth Ware are raving about and readers can’t put down.
“Outstanding - an intriguing premise, a tense, gripping build-up, and a spectacular climax. This guy is the real deal. Trust me.” —Lee Child
“A dead bang BEAST of a book that expertly combines Cavanagh’s authority on the law with an absolutely great thrill ride. Books this ingenious don’t come along very often.” —Michael Connelly
It’s the murder trial of the century. And Joshua Kane has killed to get the best seat in the house – and to be sure the wrong man goes down for the crime. Because this time, the killer isn’t on trial. He’s on the jury.
But there’s someone on his tail. Former-conman-turned-criminal-defense-attorney Eddie Flynn doesn’t believe that his movie-star client killed two people. He suspects that the real killer is closer than they think – but who would guess just how close?
“A brilliant, twisty, ingeniously constructed puzzle of a book. Steve Cavanagh pulls off an enviable premise with panache.” —Ruth Ware
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
What if the killer is on the jury? That's the harrowing question posed by Cavanagh's pulse-pounding third novel featuring New York defense attorney Eddie Flynn (after 2018's The Liar). Cavanagh juxtaposes the viewpoints of Flynn, brought in to help defend actor Bobby Solomon, who's accused of killing his wife in their Manhattan home, and Joshua Kane, who murders and connives his way onto the jury in the actor's trial. Some literal courtroom sleight of hand and sharp questioning by Flynn throws doubt on the seemingly airtight case of the prosecution, but Flynn's best chance is to identify another killer. His ex-FBI investigator Harper and her contact in the Bureau's Behavioral Analysis Unit provide a solid lead a serial killer who has remained hidden by framing others for his crimes. Meanwhile, from within the jury, the ruthless Kane is able to discredit or kill the fellow jurors who won't vote his way. Cavanagh throws in false leads and red herrings to heighten the uncertainty. This tightly plotted page-turner delivers as both a legal thriller and serial killer investigation.
Customer Reviews
Slow Start but Strong Finish
It took me a while to get into the book but its sooo worth it. Wasnt expecting the end.
Just okay
The plot was too unbelievable for me to give it more than two stars. It was like Runaway Jury on steroids, and not as well written.
Okay, but also not great.
This book was decent and relatively interesting. No surprises, and the attempts at them did not pay off.
Definitely lacked any real drama or suspense, relying on the reader to believe in circumstances that were unbelievable.
However, it’s a quick read and still worth reading.