Title: THE DEVIL’S ADVOCATE – Eddie Flynn #6
Author: Steve Cavanagh
ISBN: 9781398700178
Publisher: Orion Books
Pages: 403
Source: Private Copy
A deadly prosecutor
They call him the King of Death Row. Randal Korn has sent more men to their deaths than any district attorney in the history of the United States.
A twisted ritualistic killing
When a young woman, Skylar Edwards, is found murdered in Buckstown, Alabama, a corrupt sheriff arrests the last person to see her alive, Andy Dubois. It doesn’t seem to matter to anyone that Andy is innocent.
A small town boiling with rage
Everyone in Buckstown believes Andy is guilty. He has no hope of a fair trial. And the local defense attorney assigned to represent him has disappeared.
A former con-artist
Hotshot New York lawyer Eddie Flynn travels south to fight fire with fire. He plans to destroy the prosecutor’s case, find the real killer and save Andy from the electric chair.
But the murders are just beginning.
Official Summary
11 November 2025
Book six in the series, I have almost caught up with all of them. Steve Cavanagh never fails to deliver high-stakes courtroom drama with the kind of tension that keeps you glued to the pages — and The Devil’s Advocate might just be his most chilling Eddie Flynn novel yet.
This time, Eddie finds himself far from his New York comfort zone, deep in the heart of Alabama, where justice feels more like vengeance and the truth is buried under layers of corruption. The case is grim: a young woman, Skylar Edwards, has been brutally murdered, and a local man, Andy Dubois, is quickly arrested. The evidence is flimsy, but the town’s bloodlust is strong — and Randal Korn, the infamous district attorney known as the “King of Death Row,” is determined to see Andy executed, whether he’s guilty or not.
From the moment Eddie steps into Buckstown, the atmosphere is electric with menace. The town feels like a powder keg ready to explode — racism, fear, and blind faith in authority all simmer beneath the surface. Cavanagh paints it vividly, and I could almost feel the oppressive Southern heat pressing down as Eddie fights an entire system designed to crush anyone who dares to challenge it.
Eddie Flynn remains one of my favourite legal thriller protagonists. A former con artist turned defence lawyer, he brings sharp wit, clever strategy, and an unshakeable moral compass to every case. In The Devil’s Advocate, he’s not just battling legal opponents — he’s taking on an entire town, and the odds couldn’t be higher.
What I really admire about Cavanagh’s writing is how he balances a fast-paced, twist-filled plot with genuine heart. Beneath the legal manoeuvring and tension, there’s a powerful exploration of justice, prejudice, and the value of human life. And, true to form, just when you think you know where it’s going, Cavanagh hits you with another surprise that changes everything.
Gripping, intelligent, and unflinchingly dark, The Devil’s Advocate is a courtroom thriller at its best — and a reminder of why Steve Cavanagh remains at the top of the genre.
Also by Steve Cavanagh
FIFTY FIFTY - Eddie Flynn #5
Alexandra Avellino has just found her father’s mutilated body, and needs the police right away. She believes her sister killed him, and that she is still in the house with a knife.
Sofia Avellino has just found her father’s mutilated body and needs the police right away. She believes her sister, Alexandra did it, and that she is still in the house, locked in the bathroom.
Both women are to go on trial at the same time. A joint trial in front of one jury.
But one of these women is lying. One of them is a murderer. Sitting in a jail cell, about to go on trial with her sister for murder, you might think that this is the last place she expected to be.
You’d be wrong.
About the Author
Author bio from the author’s site
Steve Cavanagh is the bestselling author of the Eddie Flynn novels and standalone thrillers. In 2018, The Liar won the Crime Writers Association Gold Dagger for crime novel of the year. In 2019, Thirteen won the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2019.
All of his novels have either been nominated for awards or have won awards internationally.
He is a former lawyer and was born and raised in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where he still lives.
I am enjoying the Eddie Flynn series, and with only two books to go, I am already a little sad to know that I am reaching the end. Are you a Flynn fan? Which is your favourite book in the series? Please leave a comment below. Until next time…. Happy Reading!
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