David Cavanaugh is the Boston criminal defense attorney in Sydney Bauer’s legal thriller series. His cases combine courtroom work with murder investigations, conspiracy, and political pressure.
He first appears in Undertow, followed by five more books published between 2007 and 2011. The cases are distinct, but the series keeps Cavanaugh at the center as the legal and personal stakes increase.
Start with Undertow and continue in publication order. That is the simplest way to follow Cavanaugh’s recurring relationships as well as the individual cases.
Reading Order
See the complete David Cavanaugh reading order for all books in the series.