This is a great murder mystery with so many questions to solve. There was a lot going on in this one, with multiple POVs and names to remember, so it got confusing and tricky to remember them. Overall I enjoyed the twists and reveals, and liked that they were revealed throughout the book instead of all at once in the end. This was also action packed and there were tense moments consistently. I recommend this thriller.

This book follows various perspectives, all ultimately connected to the same story that starts with Allison Lane being abducted one night while out with her boyfriend. I did not catch that one of the perspectives was initially told in the past, but I think that is purposeful until you get into the story more.

I'm struggling to rate this just because I couldn't stop reading, but I also felt like the author's voice and tone change around half-way through and he was trying to add in some jokes - which just didn't fit this book overall. While Finlay tends to do multiple perspectives, this was done well and I liked seeing what was happening in the story in the different settings of the book. Overall, an entertaining thriller.

I can’t believe I’m going to say this but I didn’t love this. It was bland and predictable and at some points eye rolling boring. I’ve loved his other works tho so it won’t deter me from reading another. Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this copy for read and review

Wonderful thriller. It was a fast paced page turner. Could not wait to get to the next chapter. Great book!

3.5 stars rounded up! I enjoyed this one a lot. We follow a few different POVs and I love trying to figure out how they come together. The story was well plotted and kept me interested the whole time. It was easy to keep flipping the pages because I wanted to know what was coming and there was a solid amount of action throughout. What dropped this rating a bit for me was that the characters felt a bit more generic than I would have hoped for. Also the driving force to this story just isn't my favorite trope. Overall, not my favorite Alex Finlay, but still a good way to pass the time! I will definitely continue to read whatever he puts out!

I have major mixed feelings here but I don’t want to give much away in this roller coaster of a book. The biggest part of the storyline is just something I don’t love in books and I don’t think Finlay did the best at keeping threads equal. There’s a lot of action here and I’m still not sold on how Finlay writes female characters. This is propulsive but also feels weirdly YA in places. I’ve already forgotten how it all shakes out.

This was a fun one! Very fast paced and written from three different POVs. The short chapters made the book seem to fly by as well not wanting to put it down because I was so invested. I have never read a book by Alex Finlay, but will now be making my way through the others! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Intricately woven thriller that makes your heart pound with suspense. I thoroughly enjoyed this one by Finlay. Gotta love a good mob thriller. The audiobook was excellent!! With a full cast, you are completely sucked in!!

*Thank you partner @minotaur_books and @macmillan.audio for the #gifted e-galley and audiobook in exchange for an honest review.*

I read and listened to this book and it was a thrilling experience! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and had no idea how it would end. Great characters and narration along with a captivating atmosphere!

I enjoyed this book and I loved the pace of it. It did seem like a little bit of a far fetched story but it was a quick read.

Thriller writer Alex Finlay does not disappoint in his newest novel! Ryan and Ali are high school kids out on Lover's Lane in Ali's car when Ryan is knocked out and Ali and the car disappear. Ryan is the only suspect, but hrs never charged. Fast forward 5 years and Ryan has changed his name and is in law school when the past catches up with him.

This book, told in multiple POV moves at break neck speed through multiple locations around the world. There are also multiple plot lines, and I had no trouble keeping up. If you've read Finlay before, you know what to expect. If you haven't, what are you waiting for?

My thanks to Minotaur, author Alex Finlay, and NetGalley for gifting me a digital copy of this book. My opinions are my own.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. This was such a fun thriller. I binged it within a day, and wow! Told through 3 different POV. Grab some popcorn because this is a fun one.

If you've read other books by this author, you know that there are going to be multiple plots, alternating perspectives and short, addicting chapters. That holds true with this one. It was a rollercoaster and it was fun!

I ended up reading a physical copy of the book. I liked the book and glad I read it but it was just a good read for me. I would recommend it to readers who want to get into the genre

I have been a big fan of Alex Finlay novels. IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO ME has a good plot and short chapters that keeps the reader unable to put the book down. I did find that I had to slow down a bit and go back and start a character sheet.

My favorite character was Poppy whe is hired as a deputy sheriff when she returns to her hometown. She is immediately thrust into a mystery when a car is pulled out of a pond. Five years before, Ali was on a date with Ryan. While parked, a man knocks Ryan out, and Ali and the car disappeared. Ryan was originally under suspicion. Ryan went on with his life. Five years after this happened, Ryan is in law school and traveling to Europe with fellow students. Things start happening…..

I found out quickly that I needed to keep a few notes on characters and their relationships. I did enjoy this thriller and think it would make a good mini-series for one of the streaming channels. My thanks to St. Martin’s Minotaur and NetGalley for an ARC of this book. The opinions in this review are my own.

Please. Read. This. Book. Alex Finlay is on my list of auto-read authors and this book did not disappoint. Dare I say this might be my favorite book of his to date? The short chapters keep you engaged the whole time, and the multiple POVs is well written, and really adds to the story.

If Something Happens to Me is filled with so many twists and turns. I love a book told from multiple points of views. This is a quick read that I immensely enjoyed.

Ryan Richardson has, for the past five years, relived the night when his car door was ripped open, he was pulled out and received a crushing blow to his head. He also remembers the scream of his girlfriend Ali when she was dragged away. The car and Ali were never found, and suspicion fell on Ryan. However, there was no proof that he was complicit in that night's drama, plus he had a good lawyer. Ryan changed his name and entered law school. While on a trip to Italy with his law school classmates, he receives a call from his father: Ali's car was found submerged in a lake in his hometown, with two dead men inside. Ali isn't there, but there's a note found with her handwriting, stating "if something happens to me"... He's stunned, but it gets even more bizarre. A man makes his presence known to Ryan in Italy...the same man he's dreamed about for 5 years. Ryan begins his search for the truth through Tuscany, a rural village in the U.K. and Paris. He has no idea that the answers may be found with a mobster in Philly who also suffered a tragedy, and a young sheriff's deputy working her first case in Kansas.
This was a fun crime thriller from Alex Finlay. I have really enjoyed the variety in his novels and they are all well written as well! He’s slowly becoming a must read author for me. Thank you NetGalley and St. Martins press for an arc copy.

This is my first read by Alex Finley and it was a good intro to his writing.

Multiple POVs weave this story together to create a multilayered and quick pace story. I enjoyed this read although I felt like something was missing. From the POV of Ryan, it was a little weird to me how he found the pinky man but perhaps I missed something in the beginning. His reasoning for following Allyson's killer made sense but how he just left Nora without an explanation seemed a bit out of character.

My other concern was Chaz and how he just decided to deviate from his retirement and then his story ended abruptly. I think the final chapter was unneeded in a way.

I did enjoy the Michael story line as it showed what he would do to protect his daughter and keep her safe.

Thank you NetGalley for the book in exchange for an honest review

First I want to thank NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and Alex Finlay for my ARC of If Something Happens To Me.

This was my first Alex Finlay book and it definitely did not disappoint! I finished it in 2 days because I couldn’t put it down! I love the short chapters and the multiple POVs. This one was an exciting read with twists, turns and great characters. I love how every chapter was left as a cliffhanger but because of the multiple POVs you had to keep reading to find out what happens next with that character. I would 100% recommend this book to anyone looking for a fast paced mystery/thriller who wants a good book with lots of twists! You won’t regret this one!