This book will keep you in it's grip from beginning to end! If you enjoy reading thrillers, this is the book for you!
The story revolves around the Pine family. Matt is in prison. He is thought to be wrongfully convicted of killing his girlfriend. Matt attends NYU. The rest of Matt's family, younger brother, sister, Mom & Dad were murdered while vacationing in Tulum, Mexico. The family murders are found fairly early in the story.
What happens next is the telling of what lead the family to be in Tulum. Told entirely through flashbacks and what is occurring in real time, the reader is able to follow the story. There are many facets to this story. However, it is not difficult to follow all the details.
Skillfully told this is one book to read!
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Best Mystery/Thriller of 2021?...

I will definitely have to reread Every Last Fear, solely because there is so much to unpack and I will never have the same amount of enjoyment I have reading a physical copy than I will reading it on my Kindle. Also, a mysterious new author on the horizon writing under a pseudonym?

Anyways, Every Last Fear is a very crazy book. For a more emotional take on the characters and a lot of information you need to take in, it seemed like this book was biting off a little more than it could chew. But, I guess I was dead wrong. None of the perspectives ever left me wanting more, and each was very distinguishable from the other.

The description doesn't give you a lot of what Every Last Fear has to offer, but you really need to risk diving into this one blind. Or, nearly blind; because you'll be hearing about this book a ton when 2021 comes around the corner. So, keep it on your radar! You really don't want to miss out on a great new addition to crime literature.

There were times reading this book that I truly thought I was reading a true crime novel. It’s excellent.

The Pine family has been disjointed and singularly-focused since the oldest son, Danny, was arrested and convicted of murdering his high school girlfriend 7 years ago. The father and youngest daughter devote endless hours to prove his innocence, the mother suffers from guilt, and middle son Matt struggles with the knowledge of what happened that night. A documentary camera crew follows Danny’s case, and gets the wheels of justice moving once again.

Will Danny’s conviction be upheld? What are all the mysteries swirling around the family and events?

Wonderfully written, and excellently plotted.

A fantastic debut novel by Alex Finlay! Every Last Fear is well written with characters you pull for and I highly recommend it!

Poor Matt has just lost everything, his entire family has just died while on vacation in Mexico...well the entire family except for his brother who has been in jail for murder and has brought infamy to the family.

Now Matt has to deal with the FBI, go to Mexico to claim the bodies and that's just the beginning of action packed story. The story is told both in the present by Matt & FBI agent Keller and in the past by Matt's family.

I did find the villain to be slightly predictable, but not until the second half of the book and it definitely didn't change my opinion of the book.

Thank you to #Netgalley and @Minotaur for an advanced copy. 4 stars.

This was a page turner for me, I just loved everything about this psychological domestic thriller. I was so absorbed in the storyline, it was quirky, dark and suspenseful.

This is a thoughtful and well written suspense novel. I was really impressed and it’s hard to choose between 4 vs 5 stars, honestly. I read this over a couple days of “mental health day” off-time and this was just the ticket to suspend reality for a bit. Stoked for this author to write more, because it’s great stuff!

I received this book from Netgally as an eARC in exchange for a review.

This suspense book follow multiple characters perspectives before and after the murder of an entire family, whose life has been documented in following the conviction of the eldest brother. This book was like ‘Making a Murder’ but with a twist.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. As a native Nebraskan, I really appreciate the amount of care that went into describing what life in Nebraska is like. I actually had to go look and see if the author was from here because of how convincing the narration about Nebraska was.
I enjoyed the multiple character perspectives and felt like they each had their own unique voice.
At times I found the plot a bit dull and the twist was pretty predictable, but overall it still left a really enjoyable suspense book behind.

I would highly recommend this book to all my friends who are looking for a good murder mystery.

This book grips you right in the very first chapter and doesn’t let go till the very last page. This is one of those books that I stayed up way past bedtime to finish as I could not put it down.
Matt’s brother is In jail for a murder his family is desperate to prove he didn’t commit.
While following a lead his whole family is suddenly found dead in Mexico. Was it an accident or murder and what does it have to do with Matt’s brothers case.
Told by several main characters that take you on a rollercoaster of momentum! Non stop suspense and just wait till the whole story comes out at the end. Twists and turns galore and such richly created characters. A must read for sure!

Matt Pine, an NYU student, is unfortunately surprised that his whole family, minus his older brother, has died while on vacation in Mexico. Mexican authorities rule it an accident, but not everyone is so sure. This thrusts Matt and his family in the media spotlight - yet again. A true crime documentary about Matt’s older brother has been a sensation. Danny was accused of killing his girlfriend 7 years earlier and has gained national interest. So, are these two things events related? Was the family’s death accidental, or something more sinister? Did Danny kill his girlfriend?

This was such an interesting and fast past thriller by debut author, Alex Finley. I will definitely be on the lookout for his future books. Put this on your to-read list.. it comes out March of 2021. Definitely a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers.

Emotional, suspenseful, fast-paced - this book has all the components of a great mystery!

"They found the bodies on a Tuesday" - and so begins yet another upending of Matt Pine's life. Matt's brother, Danny, made headlines after he was convicted of killing his girlfriend, Charlotte,. The story was picked up by a true crime documentary, thrusting all the Pines into the spotlight. The rest of the family has always maintained Danny's innocence, and when they're found dead in Mexico, it's unclear if and how their deaths are connected to the case. Is Matt a target? Is Danny really innocent, and if so, who killed Charlotte?

I really enjoyed this fast-paced, nail-biting mystery. Matt is thrust into difficult and dangerous situations, making the reader feel on the edge of their seat. Finlay does a great job rounding out the story with perspectives from the rest of the Pines, dropping breadcrumbs of clues that settle into the unexpected, twisty, but very satisfying conclusion. We also get a lot more information about the Pines than you might expect from a mystery - it's heartbreaking to see how this family was devastated by both Charlotte's killing and the documentary that followed.

If you love a good mystery or thriller, I would definitely recommend this book.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Minotaur Books for providing an ARC on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Wow! Loved this book. Very well written, kept me on the edge of my seat. I had a hard time putting it down at night. A great read

I love the way this book was written, it flipped back and forth between past and present. I did find the storyline confusing at times because there were so many characters but the main family was so lovable. The story was so tragic and really broke my heart, The book engrossed me so much that I wanted vengeance for the family so badly! If you’re looking for something dark with a small twist, this is it!

I am shooketh.

Holy crap, this book is good. Imagine you're a college kid who's brother is in jail for a murder you and your family KNOW he didn't commit. Then one day the police show up at your dorm after you've had a hard night of partying and say that your parents and other siblings all died mysteriously in a gas leak in Mexico.

A connection, perhaps?

Gritty, twisty, turny, compulsive and riveting...this was SO good!

Thank you to Alex Finlay, St. Martin's Press - Minotaur and NetGalley for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Every Last Fear is a phenomenal debut and well worth 5 plus stars !

From the first page (and everyone is quoting it) "They found the bodies on Tuesday" to the last page this book brings it all and I was holding my breath to the last chapter.

Every Last Fear has murder, corruption, mystery, a documentary that was made but above all its about family and how they band together to face the worst imaginable.

Matt is devastated after he lost his family in Mexico and wonders if somehow it is related to his brother Danny being in jail for murder.

The book is told from multiple views which works very well.

I loved FBI Special Agent Sarah Keller and it would be so great if she came back in another book.

Don't miss this book; I would put it at the top of your TBR pile and just hope when you go to read it everyone leaves you alone: it's that good.

Many thanks to NetGalley, St Martin's Press, Minotaur Books for an above 5 star read. I cant recommend it enough.

I loved Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay! The Pine family has not had good luck. About eight years ago their teenage son Danny, a popular football star, was convicted of murdering his girlfriend Charlotte. He’s been in prison ever since. They have three other kids. Matt is now in college at NYU, Maggie is a senior in high school headed for MIT, and Tommy is just six years old. Evan and Liv are doing their best to survive and take care of their kids. However Evan cannot let go of the fact that he thinks Danny was wrongfully convicted. He puts all of his energy into proving this and pretty much isolates the rest the family. There is also a popular documentary on Netflix that was made about the crime. A lot of people hate the Pine family now and are divided over whether Danny is innocent or guilty. Cut to present day—-Matt is in college and gets a call
that his whole family, minus Danny, are dead in Mexico. Is this related to the crime Danny was convicted for? This book was so much more than I expected! I don’t want to say too much and give any spoilers away. But believe me, if you like thrillers and mysteries definitely read this book! Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Every Last Fear is a must read! Matt's brother Danny was arrested for murder years ago, and it tore his family apart. In order to get Danny acquitted, his family participated in a true crime documentary that questioned the guilty verdict. Now Matt's entire family, with the exception of his incarcerated brother, has died; and while on the surface it looks like a tragic accident, there are enough questions and media interest to warrant an investigation.

You get to experience this book through several POVs. Central among them is Matt, a young college student with a group of friends that made me wish I could be part of their circle, and Sarah Keller an FBI agent with an amazing husband. Even the secondary characters, like Matt's friends and Sarah's husband, were brought to life in such a way that you know and like them all. The book alternates between the POV of the living characters and jumping into the past, where the other members of Matt's family share the details of their past, including their last fateful vacation. It was rather creepy to read, when I knew going in what was in store for this family, but you can't help but get attached to the characters, especially Maggie, Matt's genius teen sister.

I loved every single thing about this book: the story telling, the characters, the flow, and I wouldn't change a single thing. This is also a book that I can tell is going to be on the big screen, and I can not wait to see it! Book some time on your calendar, dive in, and enjoy!

Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay is good, old-fashioned suspense that you will want to read in one sitting. I was engaged from beginning to end.

When film-making student Matt Pine learns that almost his entire family has died while on vacation in Mexico, his world comes crashing down. All he has left is his older brother Danny, serving time in prison for killing his girlfriend, a crime he may or may not have committed.

For years, the Pine family has been consumed with the fallout from Danny’s alleged crime. A documentary about the murder has put the family and their small town in the spotlight. Its been incredibly stressful and fighting Danny’s conviction has cost the family their entire savings.

Matt has to fly down to Mexico to deal with the paperwork and red tape of getting the bodies back home. FBI agent Sarah comes on the scene, trying to figure out what happened and why? There are so many questions, conspiracies, and lies.

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After a late night of partying, NYU student Matt Pine returns to his dorm room to devastating news: nearly his entire family—his mom, his dad, his little brother and sister—have been found dead from an apparent gas leak while vacationing in Mexico. The local police claim it was an accident, but the FBI and State Department seem far less certain—and they won’t tell Matt why.

The tragedy makes headlines everywhere because this isn’t the first time the Pine family has been thrust into the media spotlight. Matt’s older brother, Danny—currently serving a life sentence for the murder of his teenage girlfriend Charlotte—was the subject of a viral true crime documentary suggesting that Danny was wrongfully convicted. Though the country has rallied behind Danny, Matt holds a secret about his brother that he’s never told anyone: the night Charlotte was killed Matt saw something that makes him believe his brother is guilty of the crime.

When Matt returns to his small hometown to bury his parents and siblings, he’s faced with a hostile community that was villainized by the documentary, a frenzied media, and memories he’d hoped to leave behind forever. Now, as the deaths in Mexico appear increasingly suspicious and connected to Danny’s case, Matt must unearth the truth behind the crime that sent his brother to prison—putting his own life in peril—and forcing him to confront his every last fear.

I read so many books with similar plots so what I especially liked was a fresh story that I’d never seen before; I liked how things were tied up at the ends. I will be looking forward to the author’s next book!

This one will be published on March 2, 2021. You can pre-order here!

There was nothing wrong with this book. The plot was okay. The characters were distinct and had some personality. The pacing was fine. There just was some spark missing for me. Maybe part of it comes down to the structure of the book. Each chapter focuses on a different character, and because my attention was split among all the characters, I never really felt all that connected to any of them.

After I read a description of Every Last Fear, I eagerly awaited a response to my request to review, hoping I would get a chance to read this before it came out! With a blurb on the front by one of my favourite authors, Karin Slaughter, I knew this would be one to read!
Therefore, I was beyond excited to review an advanced copy of this book. From the description of the story I knew it would be something that would catch my attention- and it certainly did not disappoint!
The story is focused on a family that was the subject of a Netflix series regarding the eldest child, Danny, and his conviction for killing his girlfriend. The story takes place after the series has aired, but switches between timelines past and present. It is told from multiple perspectives, with the majority being told by the second eldest son, Michael, and the FBI Agent.
From the very first page, this story had me engaged. Having multiple perspectives created an intensity as you slowly saw the story come together from the past to the present by way of different characters providing perspectives in the past and the present. Not only did it allow you to see the story from varying characters, but it also dropped hints as you read that helped bring the major plot together. As you read you would get pieces from each character that all came together in the end, and definitely had some surprise elements.
I really liked Alex Finlay’s writing. It didn’t drag, and at the end I couldn’t read fast enough to see what happened to the characters. I found myself wishing that the family had a different ending (than the one we knew was coming after the first chapter) because I just wanted the best for them! I also enjoyed the characters, they weren’t unlikable yet they were also normal people that had flaws. I was also really intrigued with the basis for the story- what happens to the subjects of a popular true crime series after the series has aired. The fall-out from the series, both the good and the bad, are highlighted, as well as the impact of the series on Michael (who chose not to participate), and other persons who did not participate. It isn’t a storyline that I have read before, and I thought it made an excellent basis for the book.
The entire story was interesting, with good twists and turns. A perfect read for people who liked books about similar concepts by Gilly MacMillan and Kathleen Barber. The only negative for me was I wanted to hear a bit more from the incarcerated son, Danny, throughout the book. (really I just wanted the book to be longer because it was that good!)
This book definitely lived up to the high expectations I set for it once I read the outline. It was engaging, entertaining, suspenseful, and had me thinking about it when I was done. I liked the characters enough that I was sad to see them go, and it made me excited to see what else this author has to offer.
All in all, I was excited to read the book and it did not disappoint in any way. I would highly recommend that people go and get this when it is released, as it is a thrilling ride that is a perfect read for the time we are living in. The only warning I have is that you will want to set aside some time, it is a read you won’t want to stop until the final page is done.
Well done Mr. Finlay, I can’t wait to see what you have coming next!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing me an advanced copy of this book to review.

What a great debut book for Alex Finlay! This was a great mystery/thriller. I enjoyed the story being told from different perspectives. This way I got to know each character and their side of the story. I will definitely be on the lookout for more books by this author in the future.


Thank you to Netgalley and St Martin's Press for the digital arc in return of an honest review.