Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh
Ruby Johnson lived in the posh West 74th Street neighborhood as a child. When her father lost all their money and abandoned her and her mother, she was forced to leave. Now she works as a babysitter and maid for the residents of West 74th. One night while walking home, she witnesses a murder. She knows the victim and the murderer. But Ruby isn't running to the police. Ruby has a different plan in mind. Former con man turned lawyer Eddie Flynn is brought in to defend Dr. John Jackson, who is accused of the murder. The case looks impossible as the gun was found in his home with his DNA on it. But Eddie believes he is innocent. Proving it means he has to figure out what really happened. This is made all the more difficult when some people he's pissed off put out a contract on his life. It's going to take all his wits and skills to survive the trial, let alone win it. One thing common to his con man past and legal present: He doesn't play fair. The Eddie Flynn books are a...
