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Steve Cavanagh

    19 oktober 1976

    Steve Cavanagh schrijft meeslepende thrillers die zich vaak verdiepen in morele dilemma's en juridische complexiteiten. Zijn stijl is razendsnel en boeiend, waardoor lezers worden meegezogen in ingewikkelde plots. Hij legt de nadruk op karakterpsychologie en spanning, die vaak voortkomt uit dubbelzinnige situaties. Zijn werken zijn bedoeld om uw perceptie uit te dagen en u tot het einde op het puntje van uw stoel te houden.

    The Liar
    The Devil's Advocate
    Verdraaid
    Moorddeal
    Dertien
    Fifty Fifty
    • Kill for Me

      Sie tötet deinen schlimmsten Feind. Wenn du ihren tötest... - Thriller

      • 512bladzijden
      • 18 uur lezen

      »Selbst erfahrenste Thrillerfans werden sich bei dieser rasanten Achterbahnfahrt an ihrem Sitz festklammern.« Publishers Weekly An einem kalten New Yorker Abend lernen sich zwei Frauen in einer Selbsthilfegruppe für Trauernde kennen: Amanda und Wendy können nicht mit der Vergangenheit abschließen, nachdem sie ihre Liebsten durch brutale Verbrechen verloren haben. Beide warten vergeblich darauf, dass der Täter zur Rechenschaft gezogen wird. So schließen sie einen Pakt: Amanda wird den Mann töten, der Wendys Tochter vergewaltigt und ermordet hat. Und Wendy wird Wallace Crone umbringen, den Mörder von Amandas kleiner Jess. Doch der Plan geht schrecklich schief. Denn eine der beiden spielt ein falsches Spiel …

      Kill for Me2026
    • The Plea

      His Client Is Innocent. His Wife Is Guilty Who Will He Protect?

      • 400bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      'One of the most purely entertaining books you'll read this year. It's a blast' JOHN CONNOLLY 'A fantastic thriller writer' MARK BILLINGHAM FRAUD. BLACKMAIL. MURDER. IT'S ALL IN A DAY'S WORK FOR EDDIE FLYNN. When David Child, a major client of a corrupt New York law firm, is arrested for murder, the FBI ask con artist-turned-lawyer Eddie Flynn to secure the case and force him to testify against the firm. Eddie is not someone who is easily coerced, but when the FBI reveal that they have incriminating files on his wife, he knows he has no choice. But Eddie is convinced the man is innocent, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. With the FBI putting pressure on him to secure the deal, Eddie must find a way to prove his client's innocence. But the stakes are high - his wife is in danger. And not just from the FBI . . . Praise for the award-winning, Sunday Times bestseller Steve Cavanagh: 'The ultimate treat for crime fiction fans' JANICE HALLETT 'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZ '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

      The Plea2025
      4,2
    • Twisted

      Some Murders Are Stranger Than Fiction

      • 352bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      "This guy is the real deal. Trust me." LEE CHILD BEFORE YOU READ THIS BOOK, I WANT YOU TO KNOW THREE THINGS: 1. The police are looking to charge me with murder. 2. No one knows who I am or how I did it. 3. If you think you've found me, I'm coming for you next. After reading, you'll discover the truth is far more twisted... Critics hail this as a fantastic standalone thriller—punchy, gripping, fast-paced, and cleverly plotted. Will Dean calls it "superb," while C.L. Taylor describes it as "brilliant and devilishly twisty." Mel Sherratt finds it outstanding and absorbing, noting its ferocious pace and nail-biting conclusion. Angela Clarke labels it twisted and dark, promising a rollercoaster ride. The Daily Express suggests it cements the author's status as an heir to John Grisham, and the Sunday Express praises its inventiveness. Luca Veste declares it a fantastic read, destined to be one of 2019's big books, while Mark Edwards recommends adding it to your wish list for its corkscrewing thrills. Adrian McKinty asserts that the author must have sold his soul to become one of the world’s best crime writers, calling this work as edgy and gripping as his previous success. Prepare for an unforgettable experience!

      Twisted2025
      4,0
    • Seven Days

      • 592bladzijden
      • 21 uur lezen

      Er gewinnt jeden Prozess. Denn er steckt hinter jedem Mord. Man nennt ihn den König der Todeszellen. Randal Korn hat mehr Menschen auf den elektrischen Stuhl geschickt als jeder andere Staatsanwalt in Amerika. Und er genießt es, bei Hinrichtungen zuzusehen. Sein nächstes Opfer: Andy Dubois, ein junger Afroamerikaner, der wegen des Mordes an einem weißen Mädchen zum Tode verurteilt werden soll. Korn hat bereits alles für einen möglichst kurzen Prozess vorbereitet. Doch er hat nicht mit Eddie Flynn gerechnet. Dem New Yorker Anwalt bleiben sieben Tage, um Andy vor einer korrupten Justiz zu retten und den wahren Täter zu finden. Dann soll das Urteil gesprochen werden. Wird Eddie Flynn bis dahin noch am Leben sein? »Cavanagh ist einfach ein Genie. Was für ein brillanter Pageturner!« Evening Standard

      Seven Days2025
    • The serial killer isn't on trial. He's on the jury. Hollywood actor Robert Soloman stands accused of the brutal stabbings of his wife and her lover, but he is desperately pleading that he had nothing to do with it. This is the trial of the century, and the defence want Eddie Flynn on their team. The biggest case Eddie has ever tried before, he decides to take it on despite the overwhelming evidence that Robert is guilty. As the trial starts, Eddie becomes sure of Robert's innocence, but there's something else he is even more sure of - that there is something sinister going on in the jury box. Because of this, he is forced to ask: what if the killer isn't on the stand? What if he's on the jury?

      Th1rt3en2025
      4,3
    • Přiznání

      • 480bladzijden
      • 17 uur lezen

      Když je jeden z nejdůležitějších klientů zkorumpované newyorkské právnické firmy zatčený za vraždu, FBI požádá Eddieho Flynna, aby ho přiměl proti této firmě svědčit. Eddie sice nepatří mezi ty, kteří se nechají k čemukoli snadno donutit, ale když mu FBI oznámí, že vlastní inkriminující složku, v níž jsou důkazy svědčící proti jeho manželce, ví, že nemá na výběr. Jenže Eddie je skálopevně přesvědčený, že je ten muž nevinný, a to nehledě na zdrcující důkazy, které svědčí o naprostém opaku. Ale v sázce je opravdu hodně – jeho ženě totiž hrozí velké nebezpečí, a to nejen ze strany FBI.

      Přiznání2025
      5,0
    • Hunted

      • 512bladzijden
      • 18 uur lezen

      Your kids are missing, accused of plotting to kill thousands. Can you find them before it's too late? It's a week before the presidential elections when a bomb goes off in an LA shopping mall. In London, armed police storm Heathrow Airport and arrest Sajid Khan. His daughter, Aliyah entered the USA with the suicide bomber, and now she's missing, potentially plotti[Bokinfo].

      Hunted2025
      3,9
    • Witness 8

      • 416bladzijden
      • 15 uur lezen

      WHAT IF THE ONLY WITNESS TO A MURDER IS MORE TWISTED THAN THE KILLER? Ruby Johnson, a nanny and maid in Manhattan, knows the routines and secrets of the wealthy families she serves. One night, she witnesses a neighbor's murder and, despite knowing the killer, makes an anonymous call to the police. However, Ruby's truth is far from straightforward—something is wrong with her. Eddie Flynn, a conman turned trial lawyer, is tasked with defending an innocent man accused of the crime. As Ruby's deadly game unfolds, it becomes clear that this won't be her last involvement in murder. Praise for the author includes accolades for his gripping storytelling and masterful twists that keep readers guessing. Critics describe the work as unputdownable, with hooks that draw readers in from the very first pages. The latest thriller featuring Eddie Flynn has been celebrated as a superb addition to the genre, showcasing the author's ability to craft intricate plots and compelling characters. This new installment promises to be a thrilling ride for crime fiction enthusiasts, filled with clever misdirection and unexpected turns that will leave readers eagerly turning the pages.

      Witness 82024
      4,2
    • Moorddeal

      • 368bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      Van de auteur van Dertien komt een losstaande thriller als geen ander: zij zal jouw grootste vijand om het leven brengen. Het enige dat jij hiervoor moet doen is die van haar vermoorden.Steve Cavanagh werd wereldwijd beroemd met Dertien, de bloedstollende rechtbankthriller over Eddie Flynn. Moorddeal is zijn tweede losstaande thriller. Even onvoorspelbaar als adembenemend.Op een donkere avond in New York City ontmoeten twee vreemdelingen elkaar bij toeval. Ze gaan samen wat drinken, en al snel ontdekken Amanda en Wendy dat ze veel met elkaar gemeen hebben. Ze voelen zich allebei alleen. Ze drinken allebei alleen. En ze zijn allebei wanhopig op zoek naar wraak op de twee mannen die hun families hebben verwoest.Samen verzinnen ze het perfecte plan: als jij voor mij doodt, dood ik voor jou…

      Moorddeal2023
      4,3