The Defence: To save his daughter...he must help a killer walk free.

Paperback Published on: 02/01/2025
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The Defence
Fantastic series.
Having recently read Thirteen I had to go and buy his previous three novels as Thirteen was phenomenal. The defence has not disappointed. It is equally ... READ MORE
Sally Boocock

Synopsis

'Everything a great thriller should be ' MARK BILLINGHAM
'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZ

HE HAS JUST 48 HOURS TO SAVE HIS DAUGHTER...

Eddie Flynn used to be a con artist. Then he became a lawyer. Turned out the two weren't that different.

It's been over a year since Eddie vowed never to set foot in a courtroom again. But now he doesn't have a choice. Olek Volchek, the infamous head of the Russian mafia in New York, has strapped a bomb to Eddie's back and kidnapped his ten-year-old daughter, Amy. Eddie only has forty-eight hours to defend Volchek in an impossible murder trial - and win - if he wants to save his daughter.

Under the scrutiny of the media and the FBI, Eddie must use his razor-sharp wit and every con-artist trick in the book to defend his 'client' and ensure Amy's safety. With the timer on his back ticking away, can Eddie convince the jury of the impossible?

Praise for the award-winning, Sunday Times bestseller Steve Cavanagh:

'A gripping, twisty thriller' IAN RANKIN
'This guy is the real deal. Trust me' LEE CHILD
'Steve Cavanagh writes the best hooks in the business' MICK HERRON
'The real magic is in Steve Cavanagh's hypnotic storytelling power' SUNDAY EXPRESS
'Cavanagh is a genius' EVENING STANDARD
'A great author' MARTINA COLE

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
  • ISBN: 9781035414901
  • Number of pages: 320
  • Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 28 mm
  • Weight: 228g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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The Defence
For fans of John Grisham, this could be a new answer.
I have been in the lucky position to have received a proof copy of this book by new author Steve Cavanagh. To start with I found it hard going, but once ... READ MORE
Sylvia Rollison
The Defence
A great debut legal thriller...
Okay, as they say over the water, here’s the thing. I don’t do legal thrillers. As a rule they bore me intensely, and I’ve dabbled in the genre with little... READ MORE
Raven88
The Defence
A Stunning Debut
The Defence is the absolute stunning debut from Steve Cavanagh who has written a breathless, pacey crime thriller with plenty of twists and turns. The Defe... READ MORE
atticusfinch1048
The Defence
Did not disappoint
I actually read Cavanagh's 'Thirteen' first, but enjoyed it so much I had to go back and read more of the Eddie Flynn series. This book did not disappoint.... READ MORE
MHA
The Defence
Great Book
Very good book, enjoyed the story along with the twists & turns in it.
Martin
The Defence
Great Read
Another great Steve Cavanagh book. Great story, twists and turns, riveting read.
Martin
The Defence
Excellent Story
I am enjoying the books in this series, although i am not reading them in order. Eddie Flynn is a very likeable character. The story is an adventure an... READ MORE
Christine KYLE
The Defence
A good start to the series
Reformed con artist and defence lawyer Eddie Flynn is forced to represent Olek Volchek, the head of the Russian mafia in New York. With a hidden bomb strap... READ MORE
Barnsey's Books
The Defence
Stretches Credibility?
In this book, there’s a former lawyer who rose from nothing, through hard work, and an ability to… see strategies that other lawyers might see as questiona... READ MORE
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