Five years has passed since the night he was knocked unconscious and his girlfriend Ali was taken. Now he is on a college trip to Italy, when his Dad lets him know that Ali's car was found in a lake. He has been under suspicion all this time, maybe now they will be able to find out what happened. Then the strangest thing happens, he sees the guy who knocked him out and he tells him that Ali is alive. After a lot of searching, his life may depend on a young Deputy and a Mob Boss.

Great characters and a great plot that hold your interest throughout the book.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in return for my honest review.

If Something Happens to Me- Alex Finlay
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Thank you to @macmillanaudio for this amazing ARC! Available wherever books are sold on 5/28/24!

THIS BOOK WAS EXQUISITE! Several POV’s telling the same story as they lived it, and all of the characters (even the bad ones) were so LIKEABLE!
A teenage girl is violently abducted just days before graduation, and her high-school sweetheart along with the rest of her small Kansas town are left to deal with the fallout. Suspicion, violent murders and strange disappearances wreak havoc on several families for five years until a sunken car with two dead bodies is unearthed and a cold case is reopened.

This was the first thriller novel I’ve read that didn’t have me rolling my eyes at dumb decisions characters made. There was no “going outside in the night to investigate a strange noise” or “not telling anyone what’s going on because I need to do this alone and in private” book killers!

I was truly and wholeheartedly engaged from start to finish!

My only qualm was the surprise twists were somewhat predictable, though executed wonderfully!

This book comes out at the end of the month, so if you’re looking for an amazing psychological/mob thriller… this is the short & sweet book for you!

QOTD: if you had to enter witness protection and could pick your own name, what would it be?

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I’ve read and enjoyed every one of Alex Finlay’s books, but this might be my favorite yet.

“If Something Happens to Me” is the kind of thriller that grabs you from the very first page and does not let go. It’s sharp, fast-paced, and emotionally gripping in a way that surprised me. At its heart is a brother trying to find his missing sister—he’s fresh out of prison, she’s the only person who’s ever believed in him, and time is running out. There’s conspiracy, suspense, action, and heart… and somehow Alex Finlay balances it all without losing the tension for a second.

What really stood out to me this time was the emotional weight. The sibling relationship gave the story so much depth. And while there are definitely twists (some that had me audibly reacting), they never felt cheap or overdone. Everything landed just right.

If you liked “Every Last Fear” or “What Have We Done”, this book has that same energy, but feels even more personal and urgent. I couldn’t put it down—and when I did finish, I immediately wished I had someone to discuss that ending with.

Highly recommend for thriller lovers, especially fans of Riley Sager, Lisa Jewell, and Gregg Hurwitz. Finlay just keeps getting better.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press/ Minotaur Books for the DRC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

I actually really enjoyed this one! It was fast paced and suspenseful, just like I like my thrillers. There were multiple characters/POV’s and the timeline jumped around but I didn’t mind. I found it easy to follow, and I loved how everything came together at the end. There were a lot of twists and turns along way. I thought it was an entertaining read!

A good book with an interesting story. Definitely kept me interested & I was dying to find out what happens. Nice, short chapters were perfect for my short study breaks.

I didn’t love this. Didn’t hate it. I always wonder how long lost loves and coming back into each others lives would work out and I’ve always had the feeling that an ex is an ex for a reason. Yeah, this book didn’t change my mind.

This is a very compelling psychological thriller. I recently started reading this author's books, and I enjoy them, especially on audio. A great twisty plot that moves along nicely kept me on the edge of my seat and turning pages, just one more chapter.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a digital copy. All opinions are my own.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay in exchange for my honest review and opinion. I'm going to say that Alex knows how to write one heckuva thriller! I literally was drawn in on page one and was unable to put it down until I finished. I was reading at my kitchen stove as I was cooking dinner as I had to know what was going to happen next. I highly recommend this and can't wait to read more by him in the future.

Alex Finlay has always been my must-read thriller author. I enjoyed reading If Something Happens to Me but I found it a bit less intense/believable than his previous books. It’s still a crazy story though and not at all what I thought it’d turn out to be. I’ll still recommend this anyone looking for a good thriller.

I received this as a digital ARC. I tried to read it and was super bored by it. I listened to the audio and it was easier that way. However, I guessed the twist, as it was very similar to another book I read recently. Overall, average at best.

Rating: ★★★½

If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay is a fast-paced, engaging thriller that keeps you hooked from the very first chapter. The story follows a tense and twisty investigation filled with secrets, & betrayals.

The characters are compelling, especially the central figures whose motivations and backstories are carefully layered. However, a few side characters felt a little underdeveloped.
Still, Finlay’s knack for building suspense is undeniable, and there are enough surprises to keep thriller fans satisfied.

Overall, If Something Happens to Me is a solid, entertaining read — maybe not groundbreaking, but definitely worth picking up if you’re looking for a quick, suspenseful escape.

Fast paced and action packed! This book is a page turner and a wild ride. Pay attention to the details!

Holy moly. I could not get enough of this book. Usually I don't care for mob related books, but this one really sucked me in.

Ryan Richardson, now Smith has spent the last 5 years mourning the loss of his girlfriend, Ali. One fateful night turned his life upside down. Ali is kidnapped right from the car they are both sitting in and vanishes without a trace. Ryan is the main suspect. He is taunted by his classmates, his basketball dreams and trashed and the love of his life is gone. He travels to Italy with some of his fellow law student peers, and is contacted by the man he suspects took Ali. This leads him on a multi country chase to find the truth.

Meanwhile, back in Leavenworth, KS, Ryan's hometown, Poppy McGee is the new girl in the sherrif's office. Her first day on the job, Ali's car is located in a lake. A lake that was suposedly already searched. Poppy is put in charge of taking all the tip calls, but Poppy starts to notice that things aren't adding up.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I look forward to more by this author.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you Minotaur Books for my gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.


This was super fast paced because of all the short chapters! There were lots of different POVs and I was a little confused at first. I knew those were there for a reason and it would all make sense. When it all clicked together I couldn’t believe it!

I loved the twists and every chapter left you hanging and you wouldn’t necessarily find out what happens in the next chapter making you wanting to keep reading!

If Something Happens to Me has that classic Alex Finlay vibe - it's action-packed and reads like a movie. I totally pictured Glen Powell as Ryan. There are a lot of characters and subplots, and at times, keeping track of everyone and their relationships took me out of the story. It took me a bit of time to get into and the mob plotline but I was immediately hooked by Ryan and Ali's story. Ultimately, the plot is solid and brings everything together.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the gifted copy.

I really enjoyed this book. I have read a few of Alex Finlay's books in the past but I think this one might be my favorite so far. I could really feel the tension our main character was feeling and the stakes felt very high throughout. I love a good psychological thriller and this one kept me on my toes until the end. Highly recommend!

If Something Happens to Me was a fast paced read where you will be turning pages until the end. Five years ago Ryan ends up unconscious only to wake up and find that his girlfriend and his car are gone. What happened five years ago? To find out make sure to read this one. The author did a good job writing this one and all of the characters in it were interesting. Overall, this was a entertaining read that I enjoyed and would recommend to any reader who likes thrillers. Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for this read in exchange of my honest review of If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay.

This was pretty crazy twisty turny thriller, i enjoyed it thoroughly, but i also found it to be pretty far-fetched. I did however think it was a unique and creative storyline that didnt feel like the same old thriller.

I didn’t love this one as much as I loved The Night Shift. I don’t love organized crime in fiction, and I felt myself getting confused at times as there were kind of a lot of characters to follow. I do always enjoy a small town Sheriff trope, so I was happy about that. Overall would read from this author again, just wasn’t thrilled by this one.

This was pretty good! It was fast paced and kept me on the edge of my seat. I had to know what was going to happen next! There was a few twists and turns I didn’t see coming. I had a fun time reading this. It was a crazy ride. I need to read more of his books! I definitely recommend if you want a fast paced, shocking, thriller!