I found this a little hard to rate. I did enjoy the short chapters a lot. It made it easier to read but I find the story a little too far fetched and somewhat comical. Some parts were good, some were too much in my opinion. Overall, I’m glad I got to read it and really appreciate the ARC!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Highly recommend this fast-paced, well-developed plot with multiple storylines. I couldn’t put it down and read the entire book in a few hours. The ending ties everything together perfectly!

Wow. Alex Finlay is an author that you just have to read. All of his books have knocked it out of the park and If Something Happens to Me smashed it. This is kind of book that you want to go into as blindly as possible. There is so much happening all the time and it is compelling reading. I read this in a day as it is impossible to put down.

There are lots of characters in this story, and some you will be puzzled about how they fit in. Never fear, it will all become clear as you keep reading. It is so clever and multilayered, I don’t know how the author kept it all straight writing it.

It is dark, messy and complex, just how is like them. If you have read this author before you will know how his writing just draws you in. Absolutely brilliant

Thanks so much to St Martin’s Press, Minotaur and NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. Loved it so much.

This novel is a twisty one. I couldn't stop turning the pages and finished it in one day. A thriller that delivers. I enjoyed it. I did feel a little lost with all of the characters at first but it didn't take long to sort them out. If you like thrillers, try this one.
Thank you to the publishers for an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed Finlay's 'The Night Shift' from a few years ago, so I was excited to jump into this one!

The plot itself is outlandish but in an entertaining way. The characters are fun and easy to read. There are a couple low stakes twists but it's all wrapped up with a satisfying conclusion.

Huge thank you to Netgalley and St.Martins Press for an advanced copy of the perfect book to binge over a long weekend!

Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Such a fun popcorn thriller! I recommend to go in blind and enjoy the ride. Fun, fast paced, and thrilling!!

Long story short- buy this book! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with its different arcs that eventually converge into quite a suspenseful read. As some other reviewers have stated, you do have to let some over-the-top elements slide, but this is truly a gripping, stay-up-past-your-bedtime novel.

Thank you to NetGalley for the e-ARC. I'll definitely be checking out other books from this author.

Ryan's life changed dramatically five years ago, when his girlfriend Allison was kidnapped from the car they were both in and is now presumed dead. Although he was not charged with the crime, many still point the finger at Ryan. Now, with a new name, his past has crept up when he comes face to face with the man from that night, who took everything from him. This sends Ryan on a wild goose chase, while back home, Allison's case is back in the spotlight as her car is found with two dead bodies in it. The POVs include Ryan, a deputy sheriff, a mobster, and an accountant.

Alex Finlay just keeps getting better! I was immediately hooked from the prologue and could not put this one down. All of the character POVs really pull the story together and they intersect in a way that I didn't foresee.

Thank you to Alex Finlay, St. Martin's Press - Minotaur Books, and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange of my honest review. Publication date is May 28, 2024.

This is a solid Alex Finlay book but it is much more a thriller than a mystery. The mystery of it all is pretty much figured out by the end of part 1 and the remaining two parts are spent in a high adrenaline rush of the chase and resolution.

Ryan Richardson was in high school when he was knocked out and his girlfriend, Ali, was kidnapped. He has lived under suspicion of being a murderer for the past five years. When new deputy detective Poppy is put on the case after Ali’s car is discovered she realizes that there may have been a lot more to this case than was shared.

This is a globe trotting chase that cuts through the UK, Italy, France and the US. It’s vivid and captivating as it describes all the different chase sequences. There were times I felt the plot jumped a bit - how did the mob find the 8 fingered man? Why did he seek out Ryan then? He had told people about his memory ages ago. How did he even know he was in Italy? The leaps seemed too far fetched. Nevertheless it was a really interesting story and I can’t wait for more Finlay books!

I read this book in a single sitting and enjoyed it like I was watching a tense action thriller! As readers, we are introduced to a handful of characters, of course not being sure where their stories might intersect yet. Ryan, the only witness to his girlfriend Ali's sudden disappearance five years ago, is on a trip in Italy with his law school cohort when he is confronted by a mysterious message and has a panic attack in a hot air balloon. Poppy, a young veteran, has returned to her childhood home in Kansas to care for her father and start a new job as the deputy sheriff. This role is not as fancy as it sounds -- she's assigned to monitor the tip line, but then tips start coming in about the discovery of Ali's car, submerged in the lake for the last five years -- with two dead men inside. Shane is a mob boss in Philadelphia who is trying to balance his work (killing guys, apparently) with his family life (his son is struggling at his fancy new boarding school).
We've got code breaking, an FBI agent who loves riddles, and some really likable characters. We jump from Kansas, to Italy, to Philadelphia, and beyond, and I had a great clear sense of place and characters. The chapters are short with a few cliffhangers; this is definitely a page turner as I was predicting connections and couldn't wait to find out how everyone was connected.
This was my first book by this author but I would love to read more -- I was super satisfied by the ending and how all my questions were answered (for example, why didn't anyone find Ali's car in what should have been a huge search for her five years ago?). Recommend for fans of Taylor Adams or Martin Scorcese's The Departed. Enjoy!

4.5⭐️ You won’t want to miss Alex Finlay’s latest book when it hits the shelves on May 28th! With a storyline featuring a missing girl, questionable characters, and a few murders, this book will have you flipping through the pages. Trust me, from start to finish, it’s easy to get caught up in the story, and even with multiple viewpoints, it flows smoothly.

Three separate stories finally come together at the end - lots of balls in the air but Finlay made them all make sense. A little violent in some parts for my taste (I like my murders off camera and not all that descriptive) but otherwise, engaging characters, solid plot, kept me engaged, and some glimmers of possible sequel. This one is a good one. Read it one day and my thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur for the advance copy.

Went in knowing not much about the premise of the book. I did not see the plot twist coming with Alison Lane and the multiple identities. I had to go back and reread that page a few times because I was shocked. I thought this book was well written and the multiple perspectives weaved together nicely. Loved seeing the change of Chaz’s heart to let them go for his grandson. I also was not expecting the dirty FBI agent. It was fast paced and suspenseful.

Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC. I would highly recommend it for anyone who loves fast paced thrillers.

If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay is a superbly written, fast passed thriller with lots of twists and turns.
I was sucked right into this story by the author's interweaving of plot lines that have us traveling from small town Kansas to the mob in Philly to England, Italy and France. With these three alternating plot lines, I was so drawn in I could not put this book down.
I highly recommend this one!
Thank you NetGalley, the author and St. Martin's Press for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Probably my favorite book by this author! I enjoyed the story, I found the timelines sometimes confusing (probably a me problem). It kept me engaged and wanted to see how it all ended. Excited to see what he comes out with next.

Thanks to Netgalley, St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books for my advanced e copy in exchange for my honest review.

Publish date: May 28, 2024

4.25⭐️ What a wild ride! This was fast paced and I binged it in one sitting. Needless to say I think this should be added to your tbr and it needs to be read as soon as possible.

A mysterious disappearance of a teenage girl where the boyfriend is the main suspect, but there’s not enough evidence to be sure. Fast forward five years and Ryan has become a different person after Alison’s abduction. Then her car turns up in the river.
Can her find out who was actually behind it and who can he trust to aid in his vigilante investigation.

Alex has a way with reeling you in and then, BAM, plot twist! I love when a thriller is told in multi-POVs . Especially when most of the characters narrating are unreliable. It really adds to the suspense of discovering the actual villain. Ryan is such a brilliant character, tragic and flawed, but that’s what makes him great. His determination is so incredible that he deserves all good things. Poppy is such a great protagonist as well, She is the voice of reason and wants to be by the book, but learned how to skip some pages in said book..

Also the major plot twist going from part 1 and into part 2 gave me whiplash. I really enjoyed the ways that the little pieces of evidence gathered by each character was actually of some importance. I truly enjoyed reading this and will definitely be reading more by Alex.

Lot of characters in this one, I liked the police officer Poppy the best. The chapters are short and keep you reading, I did not guess the ending. This story does not have a lot of reveals along the way, but enough to keep me reading. Overall I found it to be an intriguing story and I found myself invested. There are several different locations and a few time periods, but not overly hard to follow. I will read more from this author when I am looking for a fun, fast paced story.
3.5 stars

Loved this book by Alex Finlay. Quick read because I didn't want to put it down. Love the twists in the story. Some I would not have guessed.

Alex Finlay books are hit or miss for me, but this one was a solid success. The story moved at a breakneck pace, had some memorable characters, and wrapped up neatly, if a little unbelievably. It felt kind of like an episode of Law and Order, which was only enhanced by the addition of the the mob. I'm ready for another 'episode'!

This is hands down the best Alex Finlay yet and in the running for my favorite of 2024. As a Kansas girl, the setting and references to the area were spot on and what initially grabbed my attention. The action packed global adventure Alex took us on was literally “unputdownable” and easily read it in one day.