Jump to ratings and reviews
Rate this book

Eddie Flynn #10

One of Us Is Guilty

Rate this book
A PERFECT COUPLE.
BUT ONE OF THEM IS A KILLER. WHICH ONE?


Patrick Vanderpool, son of a billionaire media mogul, is destined for power. But the affair he's having could ruin everything.

Vanessa Vanderpool, married to one of America's most influential men, has her own ambitions. But the affair he's having could ruin everything.

When the other woman is found brutally murdered, there are only two suspects...

One of them is guilty. But which one?
Conman turned defence lawyer Eddie Flynn must risk his life to find out...

Audible Audio

First published July 30, 2026

Loading...
Loading...

About the author

Steve Cavanagh

30 books12.8k followers
Steve Cavanagh is a critically acclaimed, Sunday Times best-selling author of the Eddie Flynn series which has sold a million copies in the UK. His third novel, The Liar, won the CWA Gold Dagger for Crime Novel of the year 2018. Thirteen won the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime novel of the year 2019. FIFTY FIFTY was a Richard and Judy Book club choice, and the BBC Between The Covers book club choice. All of his novels have been nominated for major awards. He is a consistent International bestseller.

Ratings & Reviews

What do you think?
Rate this book

Friends & Following

Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!

Community Reviews

5 stars
458 (55%)
4 stars
326 (39%)
3 stars
38 (4%)
2 stars
7 (<1%)
1 star
1 (<1%)
Displaying 1 - 30 of 459 reviews
Profile Image for Youssra (semi ia- shelving books don't mind me).
904 reviews402 followers
August 3, 2026
In the end, everything will be okay, and if it's not okay, then it's not the end.

Did I start and finish this in one day? Let's just say I finished all my household chores while listening to this book😅😅

I just love Eddie and his brain. Some parts of this were predictable for me seeing as this is my 10th Eddie Flynn book😅 That didn't dull my enjoyment though because I just love a good and tense courtroom drama!

As always, may this series outlive me.. keep them coming Steve thank you😌

_________________________________________________________



pre-read:

So ready for another of Eddie Flynn's shenanigans
Profile Image for Nilufer Ozmekik.
3,246 reviews63.8k followers
August 4, 2026
I'm officially addicted to Eddie Flynn.

At this point, every time Steve Cavanagh announces a new book, I mentally lock my front door, silence my phone, cancel my plans, and disappear from society until I've devoured every single page. Please don't look for me. I'll emerge several hours later looking slightly unhinged, begging for the next installment like a wounded animal because these books are simply never long enough for my greedy reading appetite.

This series should come with a warning label:

Highly addictive. Sleep deprivation guaranteed.

This latest installment grabs you by the throat from page one. What initially looks like a juicy domestic thriller—a betrayed wife discovering her powerful husband is having an affair—quickly mutates into something much darker, bloodier, and infinitely more complicated.

Vanessa Vanderpool discovers that her husband Patrick, the privileged son of a media empire and reluctant political golden boy, has been cheating on her with his assistant, Molly. Jealousy gives Vanessa an obvious motive.

Meanwhile, Patrick walks into Molly's apartment believing he's escaping his miserable life, only to discover something in her diary that completely destroys everything he thought he knew about the woman he loved. Suddenly, betrayal fuels his own motive.

Two people.

Two excellent motives.

One horrifying murder.

Then comes the crime scene that made my jaw hit the floor.

Molly is found brutally murdered. Her head is missing. The killer leaves behind virtually no forensic evidence. The only breadcrumbs investigators have are security camera recordings showing who entered and exited the apartment building.

Unfortunately for both Patrick and Vanessa...

...they're both on camera.

Talk about a nightmare.

Enter my favorite fictional attorney, Eddie Flynn.

Patrick's legal team conveniently develops a sudden "conflict of interest" and refuses to represent Vanessa, leaving Eddie to step in as her defense attorney.

Please.

We all know that's complete nonsense.

It's painfully obvious someone wants Vanessa isolated with lawyers they can manipulate while protecting the interests of Patrick's father—a ruthless media mogul whose money, political influence, and willingness to weaponize public opinion make him far more terrifying than many serial killers I've encountered in thrillers.

One of the things I adore most about Eddie is that he refuses to defend someone simply because he can win. He still carries the emotional scars of mistakes from previous cases and desperately wants to believe his clients deserve saving.

Vanessa doesn't exactly make that easy.

She lies.

She hides things.

She constantly raises red flags.

But Eddie's instincts keep whispering the same thing.

She's hiding something...

...just not murder.

Watching him peel away layers of deception while questioning everyone—including his own judgment—is exactly why this series never gets old.

And then...

THAT OPENING.

Steve Cavanagh is absolutely evil.

The novel opens with Eddie trapped inside a car trunk, battered, bleeding, and seemingly moments away from death.

Excuse me?!

How am I supposed to calmly continue reading after that?

I spent the entire novel internally screaming, "Please don't let this be Eddie's last case!"

The suspense never lets up.

Thankfully, Harry Ford, Bloch, and Lake are once again by Eddie's side, and honestly, every reunion with this team feels like catching up with old friends. Their chemistry, loyalty, and perfectly timed humor balance the relentless tension beautifully.

But this time the stakes are even higher.

The enemy isn't just trying to destroy Eddie professionally.

They're coming after his family.

His future.

His custody battle.

His entire life.

As the investigation unfolds, the murder of Molly begins connecting to an older cold case with horrifying similarities, revealing secrets buried beneath layers of wealth, privilege, corruption, and carefully manufactured public images. Every revelation made me question everything I thought I knew.

Just when I felt confident I'd figured it out...

Steve Cavanagh smiled somewhere across the universe and pulled the rug out from under me.

Again.

And again.

And one more time for good measure.

The man simply refuses to let his readers feel comfortable.

What I continue to admire about this series is that the courtroom scenes are just as exhilarating as the investigations. Every cross-examination feels like watching a championship chess match where one wrong move could destroy an innocent person's life. Few authors write legal thrillers with this much energy, intelligence, and cinematic pacing.

Then came the ending.

That final conversation between Eddie and his client absolutely shattered me.

No explosions.

No dramatic chase.

Just an emotionally devastating exchange that quietly broke my heart far more effectively than any action sequence ever could.

That's Steve Cavanagh's greatest strength. Beneath all the breathtaking twists, impossible puzzles, courtroom fireworks, and relentless pacing lies genuine humanity. He reminds us that every case is ultimately about people—their mistakes, regrets, sacrifices, and impossible choices.

I honestly don't know how this author keeps topping himself, but somehow every Eddie Flynn novel leaves me even more obsessed than the last.

This series has become my ultimate guilty pleasure—the literary equivalent of saying, "Just one more chapter," until the birds outside start singing.

If you've somehow managed to avoid Eddie Flynn until now, fix that immediately.

Your sleep schedule may never recover...

...but it will be worth every exhausted minute.

★★★★★

Millions of thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for sharing another completely unputdownable Eddie Flynn adventure with me in exchange for my honest thoughts. Every new installment reminds me why this remains one of my all-time favorite legal thriller series, and I already need the next book immediately

medium.com
instagram
facebook
twitter
Profile Image for Mandy White (mandylovestoread).
2,958 reviews922 followers
July 19, 2026
I am always excited for a new Eddie Flynn book, can you believe this is book 10! I love a good legal thriller and Eddie is one of my favourites. Former conman turned lawyer, Eddie has away of looking at the evidence in a different context to most, and he is not afraid to say what he really thinks, landing him in trouble most of the time. That is kind of lawyers you want on your side.

Highly addictive and very easy to binge read, One of Us is Guilty is one of his toughest and dangerous cases. He is up against the might of the powerful Vanderpool family who are ridiculously rich and own most of the media companies in New York. They are willing to do anything to protect their own.

I love Eddie and his trusted team of Harry, Bloch, Lake and of course Denise. They are all fiercely loyal to Eddie and will do whatever it takes to get the answers. There is always tension around these huge cases and it makes for an amazing read. The courtroom scenes are always my favourites, and more so in this book where everyone is against him and his client.

Another incredible read from Steve Cavanagh. Thank you so much to Headline for allowing me to read this book early. Out on July 30th.
Profile Image for Tina.
33 reviews5 followers
August 5, 2026
Clawed me in from the get go!!

A husband is having an affair. His wife discovers the truth. The other woman is found murdered. Husband and wife both visited her separately on the night she was killed, and both are caught on CCTV. Only one question remains… who did it?

The courtroom chapters were hugely entertaining, packed with clever legal arguments that kept me completely invested. Eddie’s sharp comeback lines had me chuckling. A few scenes did feel unrealistic, but I had so much fun reading this story that I didn’t really mind. I just had to know who killed Molly.

You can never go wrong with a bit of rich people drama. The politics, the power, the bribery and the media manipulation all made for a thoroughly entertaining read. I loved every minute of it.

The build up is excellent, with non stop suspense that keeps you hooked from the get go. Steve Cavanagh is a brilliant writer who really knows how to reel you in and keep you completely engaged throughout. It is fast paced, action packed and difficult to put down. I guessed a couple of the twists, and I do think it could have been a little shorter, as some chapters were more descriptive than they needed to be.

Overall, this was a thoroughly entertaining legal mystery and a proper thrill ride from start to finish. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Profile Image for ⪧ Aqsa ⪦.
145 reviews1 follower
Currently Reading
August 3, 2026
COVER AND BLURB!!!!
-------------------


WE HAVE A TITLE YAYYY
------------------------


YESSS MORE EDDIE FLYNN!!!
Profile Image for Catherine (catisbookedup).
370 reviews22 followers
August 4, 2026
4.5 stars
Only I would start a series I have been meaning to start for ages on book 10, even though I own all the other 9 books in the series. Why? because I was approved for the ARC of this book and I have no control! However I am proof that you can totally read this series as standalones! Might I have rated it a straight 5 stars had I read them in order? Possibly. Will I go back and start the series as Steve intended and read them chronologically? also yes. Will i end up re-reading this book once I've made my way through all 9 preceding books? most probably!
I must be going through a total legal thriller vibe because this was the 2nd legal thriller book I devoured in July! This was just so fast paced with the short punchy chapters that it made it incredibly addictive and I couldn't put it down.

I always enjoy rich people drama and this was next level! A multiple POV book, with multiple twists, courtroom drama and an ending with a bang! I'm glad I got to finally meet Eddie and the gang!!

Many thanks to Headline for providing me with a copy of the book for review via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
Profile Image for Kassandra.
79 reviews
July 11, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing me with an eBook copy in exchange for an honest review.

Wow! Where do I even begin with this fast-paced crime thriller?

The story opens with a gruesome murder, and at the center of it all is a wealthy, powerful couple. Molly, the victim, was an assistant on Patrick’s political campaign, and also his mistress. Vanessa, Patrick’s wife, knew about the affair and understood that her life would be forever changed if it continued. So when Molly ends up murdered, everyone becomes a suspect. Was it the charming, up-and-coming governor trying to save his career? Or the scorned wife pushed to her breaking point?

I had no idea this was book 10 in the series when I requested it on NetGalley, but I was able to jump right in without feeling lost. The author does an excellent job of making the story accessible for new readers while still making me want to go back and read the earlier books.

From beginning to end, this book had my anxiety through the roof. I actually had to take several breaks between chapters just to calm my heart rate! It was a wild, twist-filled ride that kept me guessing until the very end. I’d happily have Eddie Flynn as my lawyer anytime. I loved this book so much that I can’t wait to go back and read the rest of the series!
Profile Image for Helen Haythornthwaite.
328 reviews12 followers
May 2, 2026
When this proof popped through my letterbox last Friday, I just couldn’t believe my luck! This is my favourite thriller series, so I just couldn’t resist diving into this latest one straight away.

And what a rollercoaster of a ride it was: it was absolutely BRILLIANT! Eddie Flynn fans, you’re in for a real treat with this one.

Once more, Steve Cavanagh stuns and surprises with his cleverly written plot, which is intricately woven together like a spider’s web. I loved the different POVs, the different scenarios, and the wit and humour woven throughout.

I just love it when Eddie stands up to begin a trial in court: I get a tingle of excitement with the anticipation of seeing how he’s going to handle each case, and I adore seeing how he outwits his adversaries, and takes them down a peg or two.

Theres a lot more to this story than the courtroom though, and I loved seeing Bloch and Lake play a part in the action again. I was on tenterhooks the whole way through: wondering what was going to happen next, and who the guilty person was. For once, I did wonder if Eddie had backed the right person.

This is the tenth book in this series, and I just relished every page and chapter. It’s an action-packed, masterfully crafted read, and it’s my new favourite book in the series! 🙌🙌


I was sent a proof by the publishers in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Profile Image for Courtney.
283 reviews50 followers
May 28, 2026
Another great Eddie Flynn novel! One of Us is Guilty actually made me squeamish and that never happens. I love seeing what kind of antics Flynn and his team get up to. Such great characters and I love how well they work together. This was a great installment.

Thank you to NetGalley for this arc.
Profile Image for Donna.
857 reviews11 followers
May 15, 2026

Thank you so much to Netgalley for giving me this free advance copy, and I’m writing this review honestly and without bias.
I could quite easily sum up this review with one line
Cavanagh + Flynn = 5 stars
Yes, yes, yes! Steve Cavanagh has whacked his latest Eddie Flynn book way out of the park. This is a very clever put together plot that moves at a relentless pace and had me on the edge of my seat for the entire book. The courtroom scenes are so brilliantly done and Eddie proves why he is one of my most favourite characters in a book. There are twists and turns that will leave you gasping and oh my that ending - did not see that coming. Sheer brilliance. Steve Cavanagh is the absolute master of a courtroom drama and ten books in he is still very firmly at the top of his game. I have given every book in this series five stars and this one is no different. Outstanding
Profile Image for Haley Turner.
292 reviews2 followers
June 10, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an arc of this book. All opinions are my own!

Holy crap, I love this Eddie Flynn series so much. It genuinely just keeps getting better and better, and I honestly don't know how Steve Cavanagh still has ideas left because every book somehow manages to top the last one.

One of Us Is Guilty follows Patrick and Vanessa Vanderpool, a powerful couple whose lives are turned upside down when Patrick's mistress is found brutally murdered. With only two suspects and secrets everywhere, Eddie Flynn is pulled into another dangerous case where nothing is as straightforward as it seems.

This book had me punching my bed multiple times because I kept thinking, "Are you serious right now? That did not just happen." The twists were absolutely insane and delivered everything I want from a legal thriller. I was completely locked in from beginning to end. Cavanagh's knowledge of the legal world always shines through, and it makes these books feel so authentic.

I also loved how the story bounced between different characters and POVs without ever becoming confusing. Everything came together perfectly, and every perspective added something important to the bigger picture.

One thing I really appreciate about this series is that these books can absolutely be read as standalones, and you'd have no problem jumping in here. But following Eddie Flynn throughout the series and watching him grow has been amazing. He's not only a complete badass, but he's also incredibly smart, witty, and exactly the kind of lawyer you'd want on your side, even if he tends to do things the Eddie Flynn way.

Another phenomenal installment and easily one of my favorite legal thriller series ever. Read this immediately. You will not regret it.
Profile Image for Joseandbooks.
183 reviews3 followers
July 12, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

One of Us Is Guilty by Steve Cavanagh is a fast-paced legal thriller that pulled me in from the very first chapter. The story kicks off with a shocking murder tied to a wealthy, powerful political couple, and from there the twists just keep coming. Everyone has something to hide, and I was constantly changing my mind about who I thought was guilty.

I had no idea this was book 10 in the Eddie Flynn series when I requested it, but that honestly didn’t matter. It works incredibly well as a standalone, and I never felt lost. Steve Cavanagh does a great job of giving new readers everything they need while still making longtime fans feel rewarded. If anything, it made me want to go back and read the earlier books.

This was one of those thrillers that kept my anxiety through the roof in the best way. Every time I thought I had everything figured out, another twist proved me wrong. Eddie Flynn was such a compelling character, and I can definitely see why so many readers love this series.

If you’re looking for a smart, addictive legal thriller with nonstop suspense and plenty of surprises, I’d definitely recommend picking this one up. I’ll absolutely be going back to read the rest of the series.
Profile Image for Lu thrillskillsandchills.
382 reviews15 followers
June 24, 2026
Although I have all nine previous Eddie Flynn books sitting on my shelf, I somehow started the series with an advanced copy of One of Us Is Guilty instead… go figure!

If there’s ever been a sign to finally get my shit together and properly work my way through this series, this book was the sign that smacked some sense into me because I absolutely loved this.

The courtroom scenes were phenomenal, the writing had me completely immersed, and I could visualise everything so clearly it genuinely felt like a movie playing out inside my head while I was reading. Those short chapters combined with the pacing made this ridiculously addictive and I flew through it.

Throw in rich people superiority complexes, multiple POVs, corruption, layered reveals, courtroom drama and an ending I absolutely did not see coming, and this became exactly my kind of thriller.

This book was basically catnip for me. Safe to say I’ll now be heading back to finally start the Eddie Flynn series from the beginning because if One of Us Is Guilty was this good, I need to know what I’ve apparently been missing out on all this time.
Profile Image for meg.
45 reviews1 follower
May 6, 2026
Steve Cavanagh is one of my favorite authors and I eagerly await each of his releases, so when I got a bookseller proof copy I had to read it immediately.
I knew Eddie Flynn 10 was going to be a big one and it absolutely did NOT disappoint!!

One of Us Is Guilty puts a wealthy, high-profile couple at the center of a gripping murder investigation. Eddie Flynn, as always, finds himself risking everything to uncover the truth and the stakes have truly never been higher.
The book is packed with clever details and hidden clues, and I didn't see a single twist coming. ESPECIALLY that final chapter. Steve. You are brilliant.

I genuinely can't wait to get this into the hands of everyone and share this brilliant book with them!
Profile Image for Susan W.
90 reviews3 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
July 16, 2026
Well... Steve Cavanagh got me again. At this point, Eddie Flynn could cross-examine me into confessing to things I didn't do. By the end, I felt like I'd earned jury duty credit.

This psychological legal thriller follows a wealthy, high-profile couple whose marriage is imploding, and both have compelling reasons to want the mistress dead. Turns out "till death do us part" wasn't just a wedding vow.

Never bet against Eddie Flynn—especially in a courtroom. He's hands-down one of my favorite fictional characters. There's something irresistible about a defense attorney who's always three steps ahead, can spot a lie before it's spoken, and treats the courtroom like his own chessboard. My favorite scenes were the courtroom showdowns. His bold, fearless tactics—especially his exchanges with the judge—never got old.

And can we talk about Bloch? She's every bit as smart, fearless, and capable as Eddie, and I loved every scene she was in. Together, they're such a fun team to root for.

Needless to say, I was fooled, entertained, and reminded why this series keeps climbing my favorites list. If you love legal thrillers—or Eddie Flynn in particular—this one is a must-read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Vicky Hughes.
330 reviews11 followers
June 14, 2026
At every stage you think you have the murderer figured out, and Eddie Flynn is having the wool pulled over his eyes. But of course he’s not, and he has more tricks up his sleeve than any prosecution in his way. Everything we have come to expect from a Steve Cavanagh book is in here, cunning, wit and brilliant story telling. Thank you to Netgalley for the advance reader copy.
Profile Image for Jane.
134 reviews1 follower
July 12, 2026
4.5 ⭐️

Eddie Flynn is back in book 10 of the series, and releases in the uk ok 30 July 2026, I was lucky enough to receive an arc copy from NetGalley.

In one of us is guilty we meet Vanessa and Patrick Vanderpool, extremely rich, ambitious and powerful.
Patrick is having an affair with his staff member Molly, Vanessa has found out and the affair could ruin absolutely everything.
Molly is brutally murdered and one of them is guilty, but who?
It’s Eddie’s job to find out but risks his life in the process.
Not everyone is who they seem, hidden secrets need to be revealed.

I couldn’t put the book down, Steve has the ability to keep you hooked at the end of each chapter and before you know it your half way through the book.

I enjoyed the return of a few old characters who we haven’t heard from in a while, one especially from the start who’s one of my favourites just a shame there wasn’t a few more chapters of him, and of course the return of the usual people who make up Eddie’s unlikely but trustworthy team even with their unconventional ways of getting to the truth.

There are also some very unlikable characters too who I was silently rooting for their demise, did they get it and was justice served, well you’re just going to have to read the book to find out.

The master of a twist in the tale and as always hits you with a few curveballs towards the end, I guessed a few but some I didn’t.

You can read these all as stand alone books or in any order, my brain won’t allow that as I enjoy the character development so I’ve read the series in order and enjoyed every single one of them and roll on the release of book 11.

Thank you Net Galley for this early copy.
Profile Image for aribooks.
87 reviews6 followers
July 17, 2026
i love the kind of thrillers where you think you know something, but then you actually don’t, and the more we read the more we discover new things, and it keeps us on edge until the end. It’s exactly what this is and I devoured it literally.

Only when I did finish this, that I realize this was part of a big serie, and is the 10th book of it hahaha…but honeslty this wasn’t bothering or anything, and I didn’t feel lost while reading so if you don’t want to read the whole serie, you still can read this one!!
Though, after this one, I’m definitely gonna read all the others book because oh!my!god how I enjoyed this one.

I loved that there was a lot of twists, unexpected ones, and kept me on the edge until the very much end. One thing that I absolutely loved was the writing that was so good, and had you immersed in the story so well, and the more you read and the more you wanted to know, and the pacing was excellent !!

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for this arc!!!
Profile Image for tals.
251 reviews8 followers
July 31, 2026
wowwww, steve cavanagh’s writing is unmatched, another absolutely brilliant book from him!!
i was ✨ gripped ✨ the whole way through.
my anxiety was through the roof reading this but in the best way! i just couldn’t put it down & needed to know what was going to happen next.

even though this is the 10th book in the series & i’ve only read a handful of the eddie flynn books so far, they really do work brilliantly as standalones. i keep saying i need to go back & read the ones i’ve missed & this has definitely inspired me to move them right to the top of my tbr!
i genuinely don’t think i can get enough of the eddie flynn series. every book i’ve read has been just as fantastic as the last & i’m already looking forward to reading more.

✨ 4.5 stars rounded up
thank you to netgalley for the opportunity to read & review this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Profile Image for Heather Gilbert.
Author 44 books879 followers
August 1, 2026
I hadn't read an Eddie Flynn Cavanagh book yet, and I wasn't aware this was going to be one, so it wasn't quite what I'd expected. I was a HUGE Kill for Me, Kill for You fan, but unfortunately, legal thrillers aren't really my "jam," so I wasn't completely riveted to this plotline like I'd wanted to be. That said, the characters are interesting and the plot is twisty, so those who enjoy Eddie Flynn or legal thrillers will likely enjoy this one!
Profile Image for Jazz.
290 reviews4 followers
July 31, 2026
Enjoyed the courtroom scenes and classic Eddie Flynn. This one didn’t feel as flashy as his previous work and I thought the main twists were predictable but I did like the overt message of hope in an increasingly corrupt world which felt topical. That being said I’m not sure anything will quite reach the lofty heights of thirteen or fifty fifty!
Profile Image for Kristina Pauls (ARC Reviewer).
394 reviews42 followers
reading-next-arc-approvals
July 9, 2026
PUBLISH DATE: Mar 23, 2027
BOOK TITLE: One of Us Is Guilty
SERIES: Eddie Flynn Book #10
AUTHOR: Seve Cavanagh
PUBLISHER: Atria Books
FORMAT: ebook
PAGES: 384
I received a complimentary digital ARC [Advanced Readers Copy] of this book via NetGalley. Thank you to the Publisher and the Author for the opportunity to read and review this title prior to publication. As always, the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Profile Image for Kristine.
3,715 reviews58 followers
August 2, 2026
I am a HUGE fan of this series and I actually did a double take when I read the description and realized that we are already at the tenth book in the series. How did we get to ten books?

I have enjoyed so many things about the Eddie Flynn series. Mainly I love Eddie Flynn as a character, he is such an unusual mix of brilliant attorney while also retaining so much of "streetwise" Eddie, and secondly, I enjoy getting to experience his courtroom scenes. Add that to the fact that there is always a good plot going on and you have the perfect formula for a great book.

Things start off with a bang, and we jump right in as Eddie is trapped in the trunk of a car after being jumped and taken off of the street. We then go back in time as Mr. Cavanagh begins to set the scene. He then gives us the background needed to catch us up to where we started at the beginning.

Everything starts with his new case. Eddie starts off on his back foot because this case comes to him in a unique way. One of his core principals is that he will NOT represent anyone whom he thinks is guilty. That is a big deal for him and very quickly he can not be certain if that is the situation with his new client. FMC Vanessa Vanderpool is his new client and she is married to the son of one of the wealthiest men in the country. Her father-in-law is not a good man.

This particular case revolves around the murder of an employee working on her husband's campaign. The victim was a beautiful young woman who may or may not have been having an affair with the husband - MMC Patrick Vanderpool. Both Vanessa and Patrick are both on video arriving and leaving from the victim's apartment on the night of her murder - but at different times. As the book unfolds, both of them could be the murderer. We also find out that Vanessa is keeping secrets, but is she working for or against Eddie and his team? We do not know.

This entire book keeps us going back and forth trying to figure out who the actual killer was but at the same time, a whole other set of circumstances are revealed. Lots and lots of twists and turns come flying at us and in the end, we realize that there was a whole lot that was not as it seemed.

I flew through this book and found myself not wanting to put the book down because I wanted to see how this was going to turn out. It was definitely one of those books where you keep telling yourself, "Just one more chapter" until you realize that it is now the middle of the night and yet you still just HAVE to keep going.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read and review this ARC. This book will be out for publication on March 23, 2027.
Profile Image for Lady A.
2 reviews
July 31, 2026
To be honest going into reading this book I did not have high hopes - the last few books in the series felt dragged and it felt like Eddie was taking a backseat in his own series due to the number of perspectives and people in the story as well as the more predictable outcomes and responses as well as the lack of the courtroom drama from Eddie at centre stage. However this book really felt like the old Eddie was back and I really enjoyed the read - the number of perspectives was logical and added to the story rather than making it feel like a chore hearing the same thing be talked about from loads of different people. Without Kate the story felt more focused and less like Eddie was always doing something wrong by bending the rules from time to time even when it was required because let's be honest reading isn't for reality it's more of an escape and to have a character try and throw it back in every second was frustrating.

The courtroom drama was amazing and Eddie was great in his element - it was nice to also see familiar faces helping him out where they could throughout the story. I loved the suspense and mystery and the book had me guessing right up until the end with the complex history of the couple and their pasts.

All in all I would say this book is really not like the last few previous installments since the Devils Advocate and that's what makes it a great and enjoyable read so if you have lost faith since the last couple of books don't be fooled and have a go at this one as it won't disappoint.
Profile Image for Brittany Duncan.
375 reviews
July 8, 2026
*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!*

4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars.

Another great installment of the Eddie Flynn series! As can be expected with any Steve Cavanagh novel, One of Us Is Guilty was a complicated case with many moving parts. You think you have an idea of what is going on while also questioning how in the hell Eddie will be able to pull out an acquittal for his client. The case looks hopeless as the trial begins and you just hope all of your favorite characters make it out alive. When the final twists were revealed, I was gasping aloud and blindsided. As it should be with a true twist, all the clues were there but I did not connect the pieces until Cavanagh revealed them to me. I love that all the moving pieces and questions are accounted for and everything ties together in the end with your jaw left hanging on the floor. Love it and the entire Eddie Flynn series. The ONLY reason I am not giving this book 5 stars is because I felt there were times when Eddie was not 100% on his game and picking up on when he might have been being lied to or conned. Usually Eddie immediately spots it but there were times in which I thought he might be losing some of his edge. Otherwise, this would be an east 5 star read!
Profile Image for Chrissie Patterson.
187 reviews9 followers
August 4, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5 stars

Steve Cavanagh can do no wrong in my eyes.

One of Us is Guilty is the newest instalment in the Eddie Flynn series. One of the best things about these books is that they can be read in any order without taking away from the experience.

This time, Eddie is drawn into a high profile murder case involving a powerful political family where everyone seems to be hiding something. As the investigation unfolds, the secrets, lies and twists just keep coming.

Legal thrillers are one of my all time favourite genres, and Steve Cavanagh does them better than anyone. I always feel slightly on edge reading his books, and every time I think I’ve worked everything out, he proves me wrong. The courtroom scenes are always a highlight for me, and I love watching Eddie slowly piece everything together.

The opening chapter throws you straight into a huge moment, then makes you wait until near the end to find out exactly what happened. It was such a clever way to build suspense, and it had me hooked from the very first page. I also loved getting more of Bloch and Lake.

Steve’s writing is so easy to read that before you know it you’ve somehow flown through half the book. The pacing is brilliant, the twists kept me guessing, and I genuinely struggled to put it down.

Another fantastic addition to the Eddie Flynn series, and one I would highly recommend to any thriller fan.
Profile Image for Candance Nolen.
7 reviews
July 9, 2026
There simply aren’t enough stars to rate this book! If I could give it 10 stars, I absolutely would.

Steve Cavanagh has done it again. One of Us Is Guilty is a masterfully crafted legal thriller packed with jaw-dropping twists, relentless suspense, and impeccable pacing. From the very first chapter, I was completely hooked and found myself saying “just one more chapter” until I reached the end. Every time I thought I had the mystery figured out, another twist proved me wrong.

Eddie Flynn continues to be one of my all-time favorite thriller protagonists. He’s sharp, fearless, and endlessly compelling, and watching him work alongside the rest of the gang was an absolute treat. Their chemistry and cleverness make this series stand out from so many other legal thrillers.

This is the kind of book that keeps you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end, and I genuinely couldn’t put it down. If you’re a fan of twisty, fast-paced thrillers with unforgettable characters, this one is an absolute must-read.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 459 reviews