Two Kinds of Stranger
Paperback Published on: 23/04/2026
Price: £9.99
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Brilliant
An absolutely 5 stars for me. Steve just gets better and better. Superb plot with so many twists it could make you dizzy but the ending was so unexpected. ... READ MORE
Two Kinds of Stranger
I’ve been looking forward to this book since it was announced and I was not disappointed. Two kinds of stranger has really raised the bar with one of the m... READ MORE
Synopsis
Elly Parker had everything.
Perfect husband. Perfect apartment. Perfect friends and the perfect job.
As an internet celebrity - famed for her random acts of kindness - everyone knew it.
So when a betrayal causes her to lose it all, millions of people are watching.
But even at her lowest, Elly will always help someone in need.
Which makes her the perfect target for a sadistic game.
Because as she soon learns, you can never trust a stranger - and a seemingly random encounter plunges her into a nightmare worse than she ever imagined.
The only person she can turn to is conman turned trial lawyer Eddie Flynn, who must take on a case where nothing is what it seems. With the most cruelly ingenious mind manipulating events from the shadows, everyone is in danger - including Eddie and his family.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9781035408290
- Number of pages: 416
- Dimensions: 196 x 126 x 34 mm
- Weight: 289g
- Languages: English
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A thrilling read
Two Kinds of Stranger is an absolute cracker of a read. It has a great start that immediately lured me in. Ellie Parker is a social media influencer and wh... READ MORE
Another belter from one of the absolute best writers of the genre
Two Kinds of Stranger is the 9th in the Eddie Flynn series by Steve Kavanagh and it may just be the best yet. Kavanagh does a great job of launching you st... READ MORE
A masterpiece in keeping the reader guessing
I had forgotten what a joy it is to read Steve Cavanagh’s work. The plots are intricate, fascinating, captivating, engrossing, and outstanding in structure... READ MORE
Suspense laden reading which I binged in one sitting - hard to beat an Eddie Flynn!
The minute this latest Eddie Flynn landed through my post box, I dived in. within a few hours, I had devoured the entire thing! Another absolutely superb n... READ MORE
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Another brilliant Eddie Flynn read!
Two Kinds of Stranger was everything I hoped it would be — fast-paced, easy to follow, and packed with twists that kept me guessing the whole way through. ... READ MORE
Loved it
What a fabulous read and the most unexpected twist at the end. Kept me gripped from start to finish. If you enjoy a thriller, this is the book for you. I w... READ MORE
Brilliantly crafted and fast paced
Eddie Flynn, ex-conman and now lawyer defending the innocent has to fire fight on two fronts in this latest book. When a well-known and well-loved social m... READ MORE
Another superb Eddie Flynn book
It is difficult to say anything about the story line without giving away any of the story but Cavanagh has crafted another superb entry into the Eddie Flyn... READ MORE
Thrilling Court Room Drama
This is my first Eddie Flynn book and actually my first Steve Cavanagh book altogether. I heard Steve talking about this book on a podcast and thought it s... READ MORE
Diabolically clever
Eddie Flynn is back in his best case yet (until his next one).
Two Kinds of Stranger is diabolically clever and is a relentess mis of secrets, lies, mur... READ MORE
Utterly Gripping
Wow Steve Cavanagh does it again. A totally gripping read from start to finish. Eddie Flynn is one of my favourite literary characters. This book is full o... READ MORE
A rollercoaster 5 star read
Wow! This sure is a page turner!
Eddie Flynn and his associates make for an entertaining read and this latest book in this series from Steve Cavanagh wi... READ MORE
Action packed. Loved it
Another brilliant, fast-paced thriller from Steve Cavanagh! Two Kinds of Strangers grabs you from page one and doesn’t let go. This time, Eddie Flynn is he... READ MORE
Terrific read!
* 4.5 stars*
The first chapter of “Two Kinds of Stranger” was completely gripping and set the scene perfectly for this terrific legal thriller.
Forme... READ MORE
Gripped from the first chapter
Another fine Eddie Flynn episode! This gripped me from the first chapter. Elly Parker is a social media influencer in need of Eddie's help. The stranger re... READ MORE
Another rollercoaster legal thriller from Cavanagh
Thanks to Headline and NetGalley for ARC.
Cavanagh is back with another high-concept, high-stakes thriller tapping into the zeitgeist and featuring con-... READ MORE
Two kinds of stranger
Steve Cavanagh has yet again smashed it out of the park with this the ninth novel in the Eddie Flynn series . Honestly I am completely in awe I’d this aut... READ MORE
Not what you expect
Two Kinds of Stranger is a different book.
It is a mixture of two types of story.
At first it's a light, pointless story documenting existence of a ... READ MORE
Superb as always
enjoyed the first 8 books
Yet another fantastic addition to the Eddie Flynn series. I love his writing and wonderful characters Such a well written book... READ MORE
Fantastic
Thank you to the author, publishers Headline and NetGalley UK for access to this as an advance reader’s ebook. This is an honest and voluntary review.
E... READ MORE
A perfect holiday read
The Eddie Flynn series by Steve Cavanagh never disappoints and here we have another gripping, twisting and tense thriller.
Eddie is working on two case... READ MORE
Fantastic Addition
Ellie Parker is a famous influencer who seems to have the perfect life, known for her acts of kindness. When a betrayal witnessed by thousands makes her th... READ MORE
Another fantastic book in the Eddie Flynn series
Steve Cavanagh is the master of legal thrillers and the newest Eddie Flynn book is another banger in a much beloved series.
In this latest instalment we... READ MORE
Another cracking multi layered read from this fabulous author.
This is a cracking read about lawyers, family, deception, murder and intrigue. Elly is a social influencer on TikTok; she seems to have a perfect life, pos... READ MORE
A great read.
This is a very absorbing read and I loved it. Fast paced and with some really fascinating characters built into the atmosphere.
I always enjoy a book tha... READ MORE
Random Acts: Kindness, Murder
Whether you are searching for the perfect summer book or a gripping read to start the season early, Steve Cavanagh's Eddie Flynn series is an excellent cho... READ MORE
Great Book
This is another great instalment of the Eddie Flynn series.
This is the story of Ellie, who's life has been full of ups and downs, highs and lows with s... READ MORE
Thrilling and suspenseful
The problem with Steve Cavanagh is that he is just too good a writer! He takes you into the mind of villains, serial killers, good and crooked lawyers, goo... READ MORE
First Rate Thriller
A twisting thriller that never treads water but keeps moving forward at all times. Great characters, very satisfying.
The kind of Eddie Flynn book we know and love!
The last book wasn’t my favourite, so this truly felt like a return to the books that made me originally become obsessed with this series! A great read, ve... READ MORE
The kind of Eddie Flynn book we know and love!
The last book wasn’t my favourite, so this truly felt like a return to the books that made me originally become obsessed with this series! A great read, ve... READ MORE
Another page turner
I always look forward to reading a Steve Cavanagh book as I know I won’t be disappointed and this one was no exception. Eddie Flynn(ex-con man turned lawye... READ MORE
A rollercoaster you won’t want to miss.
I’ve been hooked on Steve Cavanagh’s Eddie Flynn legal thrillers ever since the beginning, and now, at 9 books into the series, they still keep getting bet... READ MORE
Fast paced, cleverly written thriller
A brilliant action packed thriller and courtroom drama that I absolutely loved reading. I couldn’t put this book down. I was completely hooked from start t... READ MORE
Just wow
Wow Steve Cavanagh does it again couldn't put it down.
Never try to con a con man.
Eddie Flynn with his own methods of getting justice and his team h... READ MORE
Great book!
This is a really great book-a thriller of a read that had me gripped from the first page to the last and kept me guessing from one chapter to the next with... READ MORE
Edge of the seat page turner
Wow! How have I not come across this author before? This was an amazing edge if the seat thriller from start to finish.
Elly Parker is a young social me... READ MORE
Eddie Flynn returns!
Clear your calendar, you will not want to put this down! When you think "just one more chapter, they are quite short" you know the story is good.
Steve Ca... READ MORE
Breathtaking and impossible to put down!
Two Kinds of Stranger is an excellent title for this thriller. Of course there are many types of stranger but for the purposes of Steve Cavanagh's story th... READ MORE
Cracking read
I am not one for throwing out five star ratings, I my opinion this novel, the newest one about to come out in print book 9 justifies as a cracking excellen... READ MORE
Fantastic thriller, I just loved it!
Just brilliant!!
When I requested an ARC of this book, I have never been more hopeful of being selected! It took a bit longer than usual to be selected... READ MORE
Gripping
I have read almost every book in the Eddie Flynn series (I may have missed a couple, but they can be easily read as stand-alone) and I do love them, the ca... READ MORE
Two kinds of stranger by Steve Cavanagh
Two Kinds of Stranger By Steve Cavanagh is book 9 in the Eddie Flynn series and this storyline is another legal thriller that seems impossible to win.
Edd... READ MORE
Couldn't put it down!
I was sent a copy of Two Kinds of Stranger by Steve Cavanagh to read and review by NetGalley. Wow! What a thriller! I loved this book and could hardly p... READ MORE
Lincoln Lawyer Vibe
I’ve read a few books in this series, but this one is my favourite so far. It gave me Lincoln Lawyer vibes—sharp and compelling courtroom scenes, an ex-wif... READ MORE
A belter!
I have loved all the previous Eddie Flynn books and this one was no exception. Pacy and entertaining, but not quite as thrilling as I’d expected. I would... READ MORE
Enjoyable!
It’s been ages since I read an ‘Eddie Flynn’ but it didn’t take me long to get back into his world. A good read set in NYC and the courts, this time we ... READ MORE
Highly Enjoyable
Eddie Flynn returns in Steve Cavangh’s Two Kinds of Stranger which is yet another very engaging and twisty thriller in this highly enjoyable series.
The... READ MORE
Amazing
WOW I really enjoyed Two Kinds of Stranger (Eddie Flynn book 9) by Steve Cavanagh is an abosolutely gripping thriller with lots of action, court dramas, mu... READ MORE
Twists and Misdirections Galore!
I was almost fooled by a gentle beginning into thinking that Steve Cavanagh had gone a bit soft, but by the end of the first chapter my heart was racing.
... READ MORE
Flawless
With many thanks to Netgalley for this free arc and I am leaving this unbiased review voluntarily
Eddie Flynn is definitely one of my top best characters... READ MORE
Courtroom drama at its finest
Huge thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of Two Kinds of Stranger. As a long time fan of the Eddie Flynn series, I was eager to dive into thi... READ MORE
Another knockout from Steve Cavanagh
Another phenomenal courtroom drama from Steve Cavanagh with everyone's favourite con artist turned advocate Eddie Flynn. This time not only is Eddie defend... READ MORE
AMAZING!!!!
Just brilliant!!
When I requested an ARC of this book, I have never been more hopeful of being selected! It took a bit longer than usual to be selected... READ MORE
Two kinds of strangers
Thank you headlinepg and NetGalley for arc
I was hoping to finish it for meeting Steve on Monday but didn’t have time last week I was on holiday and thi... READ MORE
Gripping Thriller
I was accepted to read this book before official publication through NetGalley and below is my honest review.
He’s done it again!! Steve Cavanagh truly... READ MORE
Two Kinds of Stranger.
Lawyer Eddie Flynn’s new case is to prove the innocence of Ellie Parker a social media celebrity.
Lots of exciting moments in this story and some unforge... READ MORE
Eddie Flynn!
Thank you, Netgalley, and the publishers for the opportunity to read an advance copy.
I've read quite a few Eddie Flynn stories by the author Steve Cavana... READ MORE
The best
Crime fiction at its best.
Really could not put this novel down it has you on the edge of your seat right to the bitter end.
4.5*
Book number nine in the Eddie Flynn series, and this time Flynn and Brooks, Attorneys at Law, are working two cases, not obviously intertwined, but Eddie a... READ MORE
Two Kinds of Stranger
This is book nine of what is probably one of the best series I read and, as usual, I am going to advise you start from the beginning and read in order.
I ... READ MORE
Outstanding
Two Kinds of Stranger is another brilliant thriller staring the wonderful Eddie Flynn, with a cast of great well developed characters and a storyline that ... READ MORE
Another fabulous addition to this excellent series
Another Eddie Flynn book, another fantastic five star read.
Two brilliant main plots, one very close to home. Exquisitely amoral characters, brilliant mai... READ MORE
Love it
I’m a long-term fan of Steve Cavanagh’s novels and I can’t think of any book of his that I have rated less than 4.5 stars. However, this does leave me with... READ MORE
Loved This Book!
I just loved this book! I was hooked on this book from the start I started this book yesterday and finished it the next day as I had to sleep. Otherwise I ... READ MORE
Never disappoints!
Like visiting old friends - Eddie, Kate, Bloch, Harry! Another fast paced story but not only is Eddie defending another innocent client but he is also look... READ MORE
Another cracking case for Eddie Flynn
Elly Parker has the perfect life. Newly married and a job as an influencer, life couldn't be better for Elly until it isn't.
Elly likes to give out rando... READ MORE
Very good read, exciting and fast paced with the brilliant Eddie Flynn
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book.
This is a good, solid solid story which keeps your attention throughout. It is f... READ MORE
A brilliant series
4.5
It’s social media influencer, Elly and James’ sixth month anniversary and she’s going to prepare a nice surprise for him, only she’s the one that g... READ MORE
Well written conclusion
The second Steve Cavanagh, Eddie Flynn novel I have read and enjoyed this one more than the first. For me a slow burner leading to a well written conclusio... READ MORE
My favourite of the series
I’m a long-term fan of Steve Cavanagh’s novels and I can’t think of any book of his that I have rated less than 4.5 stars. However, this does leave me with... READ MORE
Eddie Flynn at his best
Always enjoy an Eddie Flynn book and this was as good as always. I enjoy the characters in the office and their interactions but the crimes are always twis... READ MORE
Amazing read, once again many interlinked cases and characters with dubious morals....and that ending, just wow!!!
Amazing read, once again many interlinked cases and characters with dubious morals....and that ending, just wow!!!
My thanks to Netgalley and the publis... READ MORE
Bravo! A wonderful read!
Such a clever book with an ingenious plot! Mr Cavanagh and Eddie Flynn never disappoint. When Eddie is called on to defend a TiK Tokker accused of murderin... READ MORE
Twisty crime
This is a brilliantly twisty crime with a very clever killer and a TikTok star who in trying to encourage kindness ends up being framed for murder when her... READ MORE
Another great read in the Eddie Flynn series
Another brilliantly plotted novel featuring Eddie Flynn.
When internet influencer Ellie Parker helps a stranger at New York’s Grand Central Station, it's ... READ MORE
Loved it
I loved my first Steve Cavanagh book! Honestly kept my gripped throughout. I was worried that there was a large cast of characters but they were all so we... READ MORE
Best book yet
WOW, this has to be the best Eddie Flynn book yet, I could not put it down. Steve Cavanaghs writing is quick and enjoyable to follow, I love all the charac... READ MORE
We love Eddie Flynn
Steve Cavanagh never disappoints, especially with Eddie Flynn.
Loved it!
Elly is a social influencer that tapes herself doing good deeds and puts them on Tik Tok. Newly married, she finds her husband and best friend in bed toget... READ MORE
A master of the pacy legal thriller
Influencer Elly Parker was living her best life until the day she found her husband in bed with her friend. However, even through the tragedy, Elly contin... READ MORE
Read & Reviewed
Steve Cavanagh returns with another razor-sharp legal thriller in Two Kinds of Stranger, delivering a heart-racing blend of psychological tension, courtroo... READ MORE
Five stars!
A new Eddie Flynn book is always a treat, and this one is packed with tension, twists and high stakes.
Ellie Parker’s life looks perfect to her million... READ MORE
Brilliant read
Book 9 in the Eddie Flynn series. Ellie has the perfect life until she doesnt which brings her to Eddie. He might be the only one who can keep her out of j... READ MORE
Amazing
I’m a long-term fan of Steve Cavanagh’s novels and I can’t think of any book of his that I have rated less than 4.5 stars. However, this does leave me with... READ MORE
Good book, great characters
I enjoyed this latest novel by Steve Cavanagh. Eddie Flynn, Kate Brooks and Harry Ford (retired judge) make a formidable legal team to defend a TikTok cele... READ MORE
Four stars - not quite compelling enough for five!
I enjoyed this a lot, but gave it only four stars as I found parts of it less than compelling – too much detail and too many cast members where it wasn’t n... READ MORE
The dangers of strangers and social media!
This was my first book in the Eddie Flynn series but it definitely won't be my last! I did love it, even though it was several books in, and I did not feel... READ MORE
Blockbuster read!
Sometimes you stumble across a book that brings so much suspence that you have to keep reading.
Steve has the ability to write in such a flowing nature th... READ MORE
Another smash from the King of Crime!
I’ll never tire of Steve Cavanagh’s books!
This is a masterpiece of crime writing and the twists involved in this thriller just kept coming. The empathy ... READ MORE
Great twists
This was a steady read for me, it didn’t blow me way Howe er there were a few good wow twists which I appreciated and the last 2 pages bumped the rating up... READ MORE
Who can you trust?
This really was an exciting novel, the title says it all. Here there are two kinds of stranger but who can you trust? The lead character Elly is another of... READ MORE
Eddie Flynn is back.
Where do I start?
Right from the word go, I was hooked.
I couldn't wait to see how Eddie Flynn & his faithful people would get Elly Parker off for three ... READ MORE
Eddie and company are back
Two Kinds of Stranger (Eddie Flynn #9)
by Steve Cavanagh
Unlike most series, I've missed a few of the books in this series so far. But of the books I'v... READ MORE
Thrilling
Thank you NetGalley and Headline for this eCopy to review
I just finished Two Kinds of Stranger, and I’m still catching my breath. Steve Cavanagh has on... READ MORE
Would you trust a stranger
This fast-paced murder mystery sees defence lawyer Eddie Flynn fighting to defend his client Elly, who is charged with committing a triple murder. At the s... READ MORE
Brilliant
Wow ... just wow!!! One of the best books I've read this year and one I can't recommend highly enough and even though this is number 9 in the series, don'... READ MORE
Slow burner
The second Steve Cavanagh, Eddie Flynn novel I have read and enjoyed this one more than the first. For me a slow burner leading to a well written conclusio... READ MORE
A cracking courtroom drama
Book 9 in the Eddie Flynn Series and another cracking read. Eddie Flynn is a Defence Lawyer and ex hustler who uses the skills learned in his former life ... READ MORE
A Brilliant Read
Two Kinds of Stranger is a gripping thriller that cements Steve Cavanagh's reputation for delivering high stakes legal battles wrapped in psychological int... READ MORE
Diabolically clever
Eddie Flynn is back in his best case yet (until his next one).
Two Kinds of Stranger is diabolically clever and is a relentess mix of secrets, lies, mur... READ MORE
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