"Words never weigh so much as when they're spoken for somebody else"- Eddie Flynn

Bobby Solomon, a famous movie star is on trial for killing his wife and head of security. Eddie Flynn, a defense attorney with a troubled past, believes he is innocent and takes his case. Solomon is up against a heartless prosecutor, corrupt cops and what seems like irrefutable evidence. Hiding in the middle of it all is the killer, who holds the fate of the case in his hands.

This was a story that sucked me in from the first sentence on the page. The story is told from two points of view: Eddie's and Kane's, the killer. I loved how the author wrote the character of Kane as an intelligent, socio- and psychopath with a dark history, multi layered and capable of complex thought and planning. As the story progressed, I wanted to know more about Kane and how he got this way. I kept asking myself how Kane became a monster. Eddie, as a character had his own demons and duality. The author excelled in the character development of these two in particular.

I've never read many procedural thrillers but this was thoroughly enjoyable. I couldn't wait to find out what else would unfold next. Every chapter drew me in deeper. I didn't want the story to end. I loved that it was written as short chapters but each still contained so much depth of storyline and character. This was my first Eddie Flynn story and I definitely want to read more. This is a must read novel if you are a fan of dark, psychological thrillers with lots of twists. TH1RT3EN is one of the best books I read this summer. Bravo Steve Cavanagh!

Thanks to Flatiron Books for the ARC and and the chance to provide an honest review!