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TH1RT3EN: A Novel (Eddie Flynn, Book 3) by Steve Cavanagh
I came across Th1rt3en by Steve Cavanagh on a reader’s “disturbance scale”—ranking books from “least disturbing” to “I can’t sleep.” I had read at least one book from each level, except for this one. Naturally, the part of me that craves a good scare was intrigued.
From the very beginning, the book grabbed me. The atmosphere was perfect: it was nighttime, I was cozy in bed, the whole house asleep—except for me, the avid reader. My adrenaline was already pumping. The prologue “had me at hello.” My eyes widened, the shadows in the room seemed more intense, and my cats weren’t helping—one is blind, so I never know when he’s staring at me, and the other is black and practically invisible in the dark. Was that a shadow, a cat, or just a shirt on the bed? My imagination was running wild. I was hooked.
But I have to admit, the whole book didn’t keep that same intensity. The first half focuses heavily on jury selection and the legal drama surrounding it. I didn’t completely check out, though—the narrative kept pulling me back in, especially with chapters switching between the bad guy, the good guys, and a bit of family drama.
The second half? It takes off. I could not put it down. While I didn’t get that initial creepy feeling again, the writing was strong, and the climax had me on edge—shouting at the characters like it was some kind of interactive experience.
If you're looking for a well-written legal thriller with a unique twist, this one’s worth checking out.
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