The Defense

A Novel

By: Steve Cavanagh

Narrated by: Adam Sims

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

Former con artist turned lawyer Eddie Flynn gave up the law a year ago after a disastrous case, and he vowed never to step foot in a courtroom again. But now he doesn't have a choice. The head of the Russian mob in New York City, on trial for murder, has kidnapped Eddie's 10-year-old daughter: Eddie has to take this case whether he likes it or not.

Using his razor-sharp wit and every con, bluff, grift, and trick in the book, Eddie has only 48 hours to defend an impossible murder trial. And if he loses this case, he loses everything.

©2016 Steve Cavanagh (P)2016 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"If you're a fan of John Grisham, Scott Turow, and Brad Meltzer, then you will be a fan of Steve Cavanagh's The Defense." (Nelson DeMille, number-one New York Times best-selling author of Radiant Angel)

"This audiobook goes from zero to ninety out of the box and doesn't flag until The End, so fasten your seat belt.... [Narrator] Adam Sims gives a bravura performance so at one with the text that you hardly notice he's there beside you on the edge of your seat." ( AudioFile)

Great from start to finosh

I was hooked from the first chapter. I am very anxious to listen to the second book of this series.

it was ok

it wasn't bad, not great. found narrator played main character a bit whiney, annoying.

Amazing Writing and Narration

It’s hard to believe that Mr. Cavanagh can keep this pace and engagement going through an entire book. This is the second time he’s done it for me, first was book #3 in this series, The Plea. And Adam Sims is the perfect narrator. Talk about having trouble sleeping instead of finding out what happens next. I prepared to be blown away so I downloaded #2, Thirteen, when I downloaded The Defense. Thank you for the entertainment Mr. C.

Wow!

I just found my next favorite author. This book is a thrill ride you won’t put down!

Twisty Fun

I loved Steve Cavanaugh’s “Kill For Me, Kill For You” so knew I needed to listen to this series. I’d heard the first book was slow so I’m thinking - if this is the slow one, I’m totally here for it. Loved this book from start to finish. Were there some far-fetched twists or happenings? Oh my, yes. But if you are reading to be intrigued and entertained, this book is a good choice!