A totally unputdownable thriller, this book will have you gripped from the very first page until the jaw-dropping final twist. The ending was little bit rushed and far fetched but I would still recommend it.

If Something Happens to Me was a fast paced murder mystery. If you like the ruthless mobster feel of organized crime, you will enjoy this book. I cruised through the chapters while enjoying a few unseen twists in the plot. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty. Catch them if you can.

This started off so well and I didn’t want to put it down. However, there started to be too many characters and it started to get confusing who was who and which characters were connected. Other than that, this was a really good story with some interesting twists! I normally don’t really enjoy stories like this, won’t give any spoilers, but this one was a pleasant surprise and the different layers intertwining made it much more interesting! I would definitely recommend everyone to read this if you like mysteries and different characters being connected in multiple ways and it all wraps up in the end. I look forward to reading other books by this author!

We follow multiple point of views in this mystery...bad guys, cops, victims...we see all their sides of the stories! It makes for a very interesting book!
I found some turns expected, but some not...and as soon as I thought things were solved they were back in trouble again!
An exciting ride to figure out what happened, who did it and even where is the victim really?

Many thanks to Netgalley for the copy of If Something Happens to Me. I think this one hit a wall for me in a way since I wasn't as thrilled as I was hoping for with this book. I still give it a 3.5-3.75 rating though. I have loved Alex's previous books but this one fell a little flat for me. It definitely was a fast paced book and lots of suspense and action happened throughout the story but the multiple POV's i wasn't a huge fan of. Definitely a weird story but I am sure many others will have a different opinion on this one. Ryan was accused of killing his girlfriend after having gone missing but really there wasnt ever enough things to prove it. Then something crazy happens 5 years down the road and Ali's car is found and then he sees this man who he thinks did it and just lots of crazy things go on to find out what really went down.
Overall it was a good one still and i hope others love it.

I liked this book. In true Alex Finlay fashion that we all have come to love, there were twists and turns and the multiple viewpoints from many different characters that built the story up. Originally when hearing so manmy different viewpoints from the different characters, I thought that I may get lost but upon reading futher it just added to the outcome and all made sense. Alex Finley is a force to reckoned with, with their writing and I will be watching for what they come out with next. 4 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy of If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finley in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur books for this digital copy.

I actually loved this mystery/thriller!! Although there were many characters, I didn’t find myself forgetting who they were. There were a few unexpected twists that were well written.

For years Ryan has been accused of killing his high school girlfriend until they finally find her missing car 5 years later. There’s a note inside written in code. It seems as if Ali isn’t who she says she is and she might still be alive. This fast paced thriller seemed a little far fetched here and there and wasn’t expecting the mob to be a major player in this plot but I still enjoyed it and think Alex finlay is one to watch.

Pulse-pounding, intense page-turner! This was action packed. Avoid any spoilers on this one, and go in blind and enjoy the wild ride. I did not see one of the twists and thoroughly enjoyed my reading experience. This would be a fun and strong recommendation for a quick "beach read"-type thriller. This one is hard for me to attach a star rating to, so 4.5 stars.

This is a complex mystery with a lot of action. Something about this one gave me vibes of Grisham’s The Firm. I could see this being made into a movie or TV series.

Just to warn you, you need to bring your A game to this one. There are a lot of characters (sometimes with multiple names), a lot of POVs, a lot of locations and a lot of timelines. I found myself flipping back and forth between the audio and ebook at times to keep up with it all. But eventually I caught on and it was a little bit more of an easier read.

With that noted, it is a wild read. There is a mob boss, a name change, a kidnapping, secrets, twists, and a lot of tension. I saw a few of the twists coming, but there were a few that got me. It’s fast paced and once it gets going, it does not stop. But I’d seriously not read a lot of reviews on this one if you plan to read it. I can easily see a review slipping and giving too much and hinting at a spoiler.

Another plus, there is a full cast narration. Helen Laser, John Pirhalla, and Paul Dateh do an exceptional job narrating this one. The extra narrators help with all the POVs and keeping the plot straight. Their delivery of the emotions and actions enhanced the read.

I would definitely add this to your TBR shelf for a fast paced, puzzle stumping summer read!! Alison was taken and murdered 5 years ago and her boyfriend Ryan is blamed….There’s no proof, so he’s released and now he’s just trying to move on with life. But when her car is finally found at the bottom of a lake with two dead bodies inside, everyone is asking questions. This is told from multiple povs and they all add elements to the mystery so that it comes together beautifully in the end. I could not put this down! Well done Finlay!

This was a fun read. I initially picked it up because my sister in law said it was set in Kansas, where I live so say less! I enjoyed the settings and the storylines. It wasn’t easily guessed but I was able to kinda piece things together slowly and make the correct conclusions in the end. Nevertheless it was entertaining.

Just cutting to the chase: I really enjoyed this new thriller from Alex Finlay!
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From Kansas to Pennsylvania to Tuscany to England to Paris to Washington DC, get ready to run for your life!

High school seniors Ali and Ryan are parked in the woods near the lake five years ago. But then Ali screams, Ryan is hit in the head, and Ali disappears. Five years later, Ali and her car are still missing, Ryan is in law school in Georgetown, and rumors still circulate that he killed her. Then her car is found, with two dead men and a note in Ali’s handwriting: “If something happens to me…”

You’ve got a crime boss, a rookie Sheriff’s deputy, a missing girl, two unidentified dead bodies, and twisted threads connecting them all.

Ryan risks everything to discover the truth about that night. He takes us with him, and we see the rolling hills, glittering streets, and yes, the violent acts. (We’ve got crime bosses, remember? It gets ugly.)

This is a crime thriller, yes. But it also had me thinking a lot about the responsibility we bear for choices we make when we’re young. There are always consequences, some short-lived, some that last a lifetime and can never be made right — no matter how much guilt we hold onto.

Plenty of triggers in this one, friends: bullying, missing teenagers, violence, murder, suicide. But there’s also hope, so if you don’t mind the crime, it’s a great story!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press, NetGalley, and author Alex Finlay for the complimentary advance copy! It was my pleasure to write this candid review.

I would definitely add this to your TBR for a fast paced, puzzley summer read! Alison was taken and murdered 5 years ago and her boyfriend Ryan is blamed. There’s no proof, so he’s released and now he’s just trying to move on with life. But when her car is finally found at the bottom of a lake with two dead bodies inside, everyone is asking questions. This is told from multiple perspectives and they all add pieces of the mystery so that it comes together beautifully in the end. I could not put this down!

This was the perfect binge read! I was in the mood for a good thriller and I've been dying to read Finlay's newest after loving his last two books. IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO ME was twisty and action packed. I couldn't wait to find out what happened and how all the different storylines tied together. The different points of view were all very interesting but I really enjoyed the new sheriff Poppy's point of view as she tries to piece together what happened to Ali years later. This one is definitely a worthy read this summer and would be perfect to binge next to the pool.

I recently finished reading this captivating and suspenseful book. The characters are well-developed, and the beginning immediately draws you in, making it nearly impossible to set the book aside until you've reached the end. I'm looking forward to reading more of this author's work!

IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO ME
BY ALEX FINLAY

* multiplie POV
* 3 storylines
* Short chapters
* Fast paced story
* Lots of characters

I loved this story, it was a fun read.

Highly recommend this book.

Thank you to #stmartinspress and @netgalley for the ARC copy.

Good book, it was slightly confusing at first how it started but I finally caught on to what was going on. This book definitely pulls you in and then you can’t put it down,

This was pretty good! My first by Finlay. If I had to describe it in one word: bingeable. Finlay does that thing I love where the chapters are super quick and it’s really easy to just keep turning pages.

I think there’s a bit more action in it than I tend to like? So if fast paced, action heavy plots are your thing I would highly recommend this. Theres also a crime element. Again, not always my favorite thing but it worked here. The action is written well and isn’t dragged out too long.

I loved the jet setting/globe trotting feel. We see several European countries as well as a couple American cities.

I thought the characters were likeable for the most part and easy to root for.

I think my only gripe is maybe the ending? There’s nothing wrong with it really, there were a couple stylistic choices I think I would have preferred to go a different way.

Otherwise a well done book and fast paced palate cleanser. I have no complaints.

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for the advanced copy.

Thanks for the arc @minotaur_books!
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When Allison Lane goes missing, her small town is never the same. Five years later, her car is found in the lake, but she’s not in it and some strange men are. Deputy sheriff Poppy is on the case, and she follows clues that lead to mobsters, cover ups, and long buried secrets.
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I didn’t love this one. There were a lot of characters and points of view so it got a little confusing at times. There was a good twist that I didn’t expect, and when all the threads connected it made sense.
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⌛️ Favorite Moment ⌛️
Allison left a note in her car that was created in a book code. Using numbers for the page, line, and word her high school boyfirend was able to decode it!