Some of my favorite things in any genre is shifting POVs.
This thriller does an amazing job at having cliffhangers within its own story having you shift to someone else and being put into a different location waiting to come back to find out what's going to happen later. Really pushes you to read until the end

This book was fine. The story line was interesting and I didn't have trouble following the theories, plus I always enjoy mixed media in books.

This was a very clever thriller with a nice amount of twists and turns along the way. I really enjoyed the ride and even though I figured out the killer mid-way though, I still really enjoyed the story. It’s smart, well written mystery and a lot of flawed, but enjoyable characters.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. This review is LONG overdue. This is the second Finlay book I’ve read. I have to say, I didn’t like it as much as I liked If Something Happens To Me, but I did like it. The writing style is the same so if you like his style of writing, you should like this. I really liked the characters. Especially Keller’s husband, Bob. He was a breath of fresh air. And I appreciated and laughed out loud at his impasta joke. IFKYK lol. I did guess the twist about half way through which is why I gave it a 4 instead of a 5. But overall this was a very fun read! If you like who dunits, you’ll like Alex Finlay.

This was a fun popcorn thriller. It would be a perfect poolside read. I had a lot of fun with it. I'll definitely try more from the author in the future

"Every Last Fear" by Alex Finlay is an intense and gripping thriller full of twists and turns.

Matt Pine, an NYU student, receives devastating news about the tragic death of almost his entire family while on vacation in Mexico. What initially seems like a straightforward accident takes a dark turn as the FBI and State Department get involved, casting doubt on the official explanation. The Pine family's complicated history, especially with Matt's older brother Danny, who is serving a life sentence for a crime he may or may not have committed, adds layers of complexity and intrigue.

The storytelling is solid, weaving together multiple points-of-view and alternates between past and present. This narrative technique heightens the suspense and provides a poignant exploration of people grappling with heartbreak, tragedy, and unwanted fame. Finlay skillfully navigates the hostile hometown, frenzied media, and Matt's personal journey to uncover the truth.

“Every Last Fear” is a compelling and resonant tale ideal for fans who want a blend of emotionally charged and suspenseful storylines.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an advanced copy of Every Last Fear for me to preview.

3.5 stars

This is my second Finlay book, and it was very enjoyable. College student Matt Pine's life is anything but ordinary. First, his brother is in jail for "killing" his girlfriend, and second, his parents and two younger siblings all died together when they were on spring break in Mexico. When Matt investigates the death of his family, he discovers more than he bargained for. Do their deaths have anything to do with his brother's incarceration? The storyline was not only engaging but one that kept me on my toes. I loved all the points of view, especially the excerpts from the documentary that happened in the book. The merging of the different timelines kept the suspense alive until the very end. A clever and quick read!

This was a great book. New author to me. It was full of twists and turns.

Thank you net gallery for giving me a chance to read this book

I had heard so much about this book, and it did not disappoint! I did not see the twist coming! I liked the switching back and forth from past to present and the different POVs.

Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay is a rollercoaster of a thriller that had me hooked from start to finish. With a gripping plot and intriguing characters, this novel delivers a suspenseful and mind-bending experience that will leave you guessing until the very end.

The premise of the book intrigued me and the first half kept my interest but then there were too many characters to keep it all straight. The ending was a surprise and was well done. Although not a big fan of multiple timelines. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

An absolutely fantastic mystery/ thriller/ crime procedural or whatever genre you want to call it, this book will blow your idea of WHAT you think it's about. Alex Finlay gives you a menu of a few different crimes and their suspects, even one who has been convicted but just might be innocent....or again, he might be guility as charged. A young college student wakes up as a member of a family of six. During the routine of his daily life, he suddenly finds four of his family members have died in a horrible accident. He must then share this information with his remaining family member, who was convicted and is serving time for the murder of his girlfriend. And that's just the beginning of the story......

Alex Finlay takes these characters into places and events that you'll hope never to find yourself in and then amps up the tension. Just get comfortable, you are going to be here for awhile......

There were so many great characters in this book. Almost everyone is likable. Likable characters aren't a must for me, but they do make the reading experience so much more pleasant and enjoyable. I found the twists to be fun and the ending satisfying. Because of the taut pacing, I was immersed in the story immediately. This story just sucked me in and kept me riveted until the very end.

I put this book off for way too long, it was such a compulsive read that once I started I couldn't stop! I had read The Night Shift prior to this one and I think I liked this one even better! Looking forward to what Finlay has in store for future books.

There were too many characters to keep up with which made me struggle to finish. I was not invested in what was happening because I didn’t care about the characters. The timelines also threw me off. Overall there were too many things happening.

Thank you to the publishers at St. Martins Press and Netgalley for a copy of Every Last Fear in exchange go an honest review.

Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Still not as good as first book but this one was fast paced and easy to read. Highly recommend.

3.5 stars

For a debut thriller, "Every Last Fear" is a solid read. Alex Finlay knows how to spin a propulsive tale that keeps the pages turning.

But contrary to so many thriller fans, my mind wasn’t blown by it. I was invested in the tragedy of the Pine Family’s death and felt for the two surviving brothers, Matt and Danny (the latter of which is in prison for killing his teenage girlfriend), yet I don’t know … I just never felt "all in" with the story.

And this is mainly because, aside from one final twist, I figured the denouement out before I hit the halfway mark.

Which took some of the fun out of it. And then if you add in a couple of messy loose ends and a plot point left unexplained … well … you get the picture.

I got niggles. Some unignorable niggles.

But this isn’t to say I won’t read Finlay again. "Every Last Fear" is great entertainment. It’s suspenseful, twisty, and the story even has a nice touch of emotion to it.

A reader could do far worse.


My sincerest appreciation to Alex Finlay, Minotaur Books, and NetGalley for the digital review copy. All opinions included herein are my own.

This was definitely one of my favorite books once I finished it. And I couldn't imagine not being able to go through such a wild ride. I had so much fun trying to figure out what was really happening and who did what within the storyline. I can't wait to read another from this author!

First thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for gifting me this book in exchange for an honest review (I'm sorry it took me awhile). I'm torn between 3.5 and 4 stars but I think the amount of quality in this book overpowers the few things I hated so 4 it is. I really liked the book and I did not guess the twist, should have, didn't. However I did NOT love the end. I know it's a fiction book, and people like to tie everything up in a neat little bow in a chapter and a half, but that's one of my pet peeves. I suppose having their entire family die isn't perfection, but still, the perfect ending (immediately) ruins all the real life, believable parts of a good book. So well written, fast pace, well twisted, corny, unrealistic ending. I'll definitely be reading more by this author though!.