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Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh
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bookshelves: 2024, crime, drama, mystery, series, suspense, thriller

I finally finished!! And it pains me to say this, but this instalment was bland as. Aside from one unexpected twist, the crime plot and the court case were dull and tedious, and the antagonists, especially Ruby the Nanny, were neither threatening nor juicy enough for my tastes. The regular characters were the highlight, and the only thing that held my interest, and kept me reading. I love this series, and will continue to read it, but Witness 8 was the only one out of the four others I’ve read that I haven’t rated 5 stars. Still have three more to read - so hopefully I have more luck with those. My opinion is very much in the minority though - most have loved Witness 8.
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Reading Progress

May 31, 2024 – Shelved as: to-read
May 31, 2024 – Shelved
May 31, 2024 – Shelved as: 2024
August 4, 2024 – Started Reading
August 4, 2024 –
10.0%
August 5, 2024 –
23.0%
August 5, 2024 –
35.0%
August 6, 2024 –
50.0%
August 12, 2024 –
72.0%
August 16, 2024 – Shelved as: crime
August 16, 2024 – Shelved as: drama
August 16, 2024 – Shelved as: mystery
August 16, 2024 – Shelved as: series
August 16, 2024 – Shelved as: suspense
August 16, 2024 – Shelved as: thriller
August 16, 2024 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Darla (new)

Darla This looks like a riveting read. Looking forward to your review, Lisa.🥰


NZLisaM Darla wrote: "This looks like a riveting read. Looking forward to your review, Lisa.🥰"

Thanks, Darla. So far I’m not enjoying it as much as the previous books, but that could change, depending on the last 40%.


message 3: by Darla (new)

Darla NZLisaM wrote: "Darla wrote: "This looks like a riveting read. Looking forward to your review, Lisa.🥰"

Thanks, Darla. So far I’m not enjoying it as much as the previous books, but that could change, depending on ..."


Looks like the last 40% did not measure up. Sorry this was a dud for you, Lisa.😞


NZLisaM Darla wrote: "NZLisaM wrote: "Darla wrote: "This looks like a riveting read. Looking forward to your review, Lisa.🥰"

Thanks, Darla. So far I’m not enjoying it as much as the previous books, but that could chang..."


It was a real drag. I was waiting for it to get exciting and it never did.


Jayme I enjoyed it but I missed Eddie in the courtroom! Terrific review!


message 6: by JaymeO (new)

JaymeO Sorry it didn’t live up to your expectations Lisa. Hope you enjoy the others! Great review!


message 7: by NZLisaM (last edited Aug 17, 2024 02:22PM) (new) - rated it 3 stars

NZLisaM Jayme wrote: "I enjoyed it but I missed Eddie in the courtroom! Terrific review!"

Thanks, Jayme. I was surprised by how much I didn’t like it.


NZLisaM JaymeO wrote: "Sorry it didn’t live up to your expectations Lisa. Hope you enjoy the others! Great review!"

Thanks, Jayme. Here’s hoping.


NZLisaM Dorie - Cats&Books :) wrote: "great review Lisa :)"

Thanks, Dorie.


message 11: by Kristy (new)

Kristy Sorry this didn't live up to the others in the series, Lisa, but excellent review!


message 12: by Cara (new)

Cara Fantastic review, Lisa💕!!!!!!!!! I'm sorry this wasn't the best, but I'm glad you still somewhat enjoyed it!!!!!!!!


Sandysbookaday I guess I'll just have to suck it up, Lisa. This is next but one ... 🤷‍♀️💖📚


NZLisaM Kristy wrote: "Sorry this didn't live up to the others in the series, Lisa, but excellent review!"

Thanks, Kristy. Going in I wasn't expecting anything less than 5 stars.


NZLisaM Cara wrote: "Fantastic review, Lisa💕!!!!!!!!! I'm sorry this wasn't the best, but I'm glad you still somewhat enjoyed it!!!!!!!!"

Thanks, Cara. Amazing characters, but the plot wasn't up to this author's usual standard.


NZLisaM Sandysbookaday wrote: "I guess I'll just have to suck it up, Lisa. This is next but one ... 🤷‍♀️💖📚"

Here's hoping you feel differently, Sandy.


Ceecee Yep - I agree! Great review Lisa - let’s hope he gets back on track with the next! 💚


preoccupiedbybooks That's a shame Lisa! I've only read thirteen. I hope the next is better 💛


NZLisaM Ceecee wrote: "Yep - I agree! Great review Lisa - let’s hope he gets back on track with the next! 💚"

Let’s hope so, Ceecee. I really wanted to like it, but compared to the other books, it was a letdown.


Margaret M - (having a challenging time and on GR as much as I can) Oh no I was looking forward to this. Excellent review Lisa. It’s hard to keep producing them 🤷‍♀️💖


NZLisaM Margaret M - (too far behind to catch up wrote: "Oh no I was looking forward to this. Excellent review Lisa. It’s hard to keep producing them 🤷‍♀️💖"

I know, me too. I still can’t believe what a letdown it was. Here’s hoping it’s a 5 star read for you.


Melissa (Always Behind) Bummer that it was a disappointment! I have this one coming up so I will temper expectations.


NZLisaM Melissa (Trying to Catch Up) wrote: "Bummer that it was a disappointment! I have this one coming up so I will temper expectations."

Thanks, Melissa. I’ll await your thoughts. Hopefully it’s a winner for you.


message 24: by Alexandra (new) - added it

Alexandra Pratz Darn, because the description made the book sound SO good. But I usually agree with your reviews!!


NZLisaM Alexandra wrote: "Darn, because the description made the book sound SO good. But I usually agree with your reviews!!"

I thought so too. Hopefully this time you disagree with my review. 😉


Casey Reads ✨ I really didn’t like this one, but I am glad to hear you say it was an outlier, because I still want to read others from the series!


NZLisaM Casey Reads ✨ wrote: "I really didn’t like this one, but I am glad to hear you say it was an outlier, because I still want to read others from the series!"

Fifty Fifty, The Devil’s Advocate, and The Accomplice were all amazing.


message 28: by Peter (new)

Peter I had a few issues with this one as well and I'm struggling rating it either a 3 or 4 star. Excellent review, Lisa.


message 29: by MarilynW (new)

MarilynW Sorry this one didn't match up to the others for you, Lisa. Great review!


message 30: by Lisa (new)

Lisa Fair honest review Lisa hope you love your next! 🩵


NZLisaM Peter wrote: "I had a few issues with this one as well and I'm struggling rating it either a 3 or 4 star. Excellent review, Lisa."

Thanks, Peter. It was very average compared to the rest of the series.


NZLisaM MarilynW wrote: "Sorry this one didn't match up to the others for you, Lisa. Great review!"

Thanks, Marilyn. I felt let down.


NZLisaM Lisa wrote: "Fair honest review Lisa hope you love your next! 🩵"

Thanks, Lisa. I loved my next read.


message 34: by Rachel (new)

Rachel Nice review! Hope the next installment is a 5!


NZLisaM Rachel wrote: "Nice review! Hope the next installment is a 5!"

Thanks, Rachel. It was. ❤️


Debra Terrific review, Lisa! Shame it was bland for you. I hope you love your current book!


NZLisaM Debra wrote: "Terrific review, Lisa! Shame it was bland for you. I hope you love your current book!"

Thanks, Debra. ❤️


message 38: by Tara (new) - rated it 4 stars

Tara Terrific review, Lisa! 🩵 I’m sorry this one didn’t work for you! I hope you love your current read. ✨📚


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