Now this was a great read, the author is back to form!

Years ago, Ryan's girlfriend disappeared without a trace and, while he cannot piece together exactly what happened, he has not been able to forget the face of the man who took her. Set on leaving this tragic part of his life behind, he changes his name and changes his life. Then, everything finds him again when he receives news that his girlfriend's car has been found, but she wasn't found in it, instead two other dead men were. As if by coincidence, he sees the man from that terrible night.

As Ryan races to find the man and the truth, we follow the story back and forth between past and present trying to piece together what exactly happened leading up to his girlfriend's disappearance, and in the time since. There was one point when the plot abruptly shifted timelines and I felt a bit confused, but I was able to get back on track fairly easily and the story moved great after that point.

This was such a well-executed story and once I was done reading it, I really appreciated how the author tied all the details together. It was a very engaging story and not typical of other books in the genre these days.

Thank-you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my advanced reader copy.

Plot: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Characters: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mystery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Writing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ½, rounded up

This is a fast-paced thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat. This book kept me hooked - especially with all the twists and turns! I inhaled this one!

If you are a thriller reader - this is a great one!

If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay is a tightly woven thriller that hooks you from the very first page and keeps the suspense high until the end. With Finlay’s trademark short chapters and sharp pacing, the story unfolds through multiple perspectives, each adding layers of intrigue and tension.

The twists come fast, some more surprising than others, but the emotional stakes and complex character dynamics keep you fully invested. While a few plot points stretch believability, the overall ride is thrilling and satisfying.

A perfect pick for fans of twisty, high-stakes thrillers you can devour in one sitting!

Alex Finlay always writes a suspenseful mystery that makes you think, what the heck is going on in this story? His stories always have twists and they are usually ones you truly do not see coming. He always connects paths in ways that are clever and you do not see coming. If Something Happens to Me is a compelling story that was a mystery that kept me guessing until the final page.

Holds up to the authors previous novels! Suspenseful and a page turner. Enjoyed reading this book, although it was a quick read, as most thrillers are!

Thank You to Minotaur Books, Alex Finlay, and NetGalley for the free e-ARC.

I've read Alex Finlay before and really liked his previous books. This one is not my favorite. It has points of views from many characters, too many for me. The settings cover Kansas, Pennsylvania and Europe which feels like a lot. It lacks details to help the storyline and I didn't connect with the characters.

Love the writing style and was so involved in this book. The mystery aspect was great and overall really enjoyable and bingeable read. Thank you so much for e arc copy.

Pretty unputdownable. There was suspense from beginning to end, and I really cared about the characters. So glad I finally got around to reading this one!

4.5 stars rounded up.

I felt like i started reading this & i immediately couldn't be bothered with doing anything else until i finished this book. this was PHENOMENAL. One of the best psychological thrillers I've ever read. the plot twists at the end has my head spinning. Another masterpiece by Alex.

Alex Finlay delivers a fast-paced and suspenseful thriller in If Something Happens to Me. The plot is intricate and full of surprises, and the pacing is relentless. Just when you think you have it figured out, Finlay throws another curveball, keeping you guessing until the very end. I devoured this book in a single sitting. Highly recommended for fans of thrillers who love a good twist.

Another twisty thriller from Alex Finlay! The short chapters shuffle through many characters’ perspectives and timelines. The story begins with a young teen abduction from Lover’s Lane in small town Kansas. Years later, podcasters do a deep dive in a nearby lake discovering a stolen vehicle with two dead men sitting in the front seat. A brand new member of the sheriff’s department is put in charge of a tip line for the old case and gets sucked into something that hits close to home.

The twists were twisty and the connections were plenty! At about 75% it becomes a cat and mouse game that I flew through!

This book kept you entertained! The multiple POVs, plot elements, and lots of action is exactly what many thriller readers are looking for. I really enjoyed the twists and thrills, and eventually how everything wrapped up and came together.

This book reminded me why I love me a good mystery- the PLOT TWIST! I liked this book. I was reading it on my Kindle and listening to it via Libby. I liked the buildup and the unknown. I liked the dual timelines. I liked the characters and honestly just the overall story. I didn't see the twist coming and was honestly kind of confused as to how all of the characters connected and aligned and then it all made sense. The story follows a young man (Ryan) who is on his way to becoming a lawyer when his past comes back to haunt him yet again. You see when he was in high school his girlfriend was abducted while they were in the car together- he was knocked out and doesn't remember what happened. He was cleared of all charges but the guilt that has followed him is unreal. Now on the other side of the world 5 years later, the car that Ali (his girlfriend) was abducted in has been found. But instead of answers- there are only more questions. Who are these men that were found in the car? Where is Ali?

We are then introduced to Poppy who is a new deputy sheriff in town. She is on duty when Ali's car is found and has decided to dig more into the case. She grew up here. Her brother was friends with Ali. This hits close to home. But the more Poppy digs the more she is confused on what she is finding. How are all of these things tied together?

At the same time we are following a mob family who has gone through a horrible family. We get to read along as all of these characters and plotlines are tied together and woven into a wonderful mystery that has you questioning how far you would go to protect your child?

I will say that I can understand the rating on this one. While I enjoyed it, I did feel like there was a lot of buildup and then it kind of crashed and we were coasting. Another plot twist came at the end that while necessary fell a little flat for me. Overall I would recommend this if you are looking for a fast-paced mystery that leaves you on the edge of your seat wondering what is happening here!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Fast paced, but not my favorite from Alex Finlay. I listened to this one on audio, and I think I would have enjoyed it more had I read this one instead. The audio version had me losing my focus and feeling lost. The chapters were short and snappy with tension and action. Overall I found it to be forgettable, but I will still read more from this author in the future, because I think Alex Finlay is a very talented writer.

Thanks to publisher for my copy.

One of the best things I love when reading thrillers is trying to figure out where the story is going, why, and what's REALLY going on? Alex Finlay is a master at concealing the bigger picture within his thrillers. This talent reminds me of another favorite, Harlen Coben. And just like Coben's thrillers, the book starts with a big bang.
5 years ago, while on a date, Ryan and his girlfriend, Ali, are carjacked. He is assaulted and pulled from the vehicle. Ali and the car disappear. Ryan is never charged and never cleared of Ali's disappearance but popular opinion has already convicted him. To escape the publicity, Ryan changes his name, changes schools and tries to move on with his life, but it's not that easy.
The action intensifies and the plot thickens. As ryan follows the clues, the questions grow with the answers coming slowly. A great twist or two kept my interest locked to the page. 5 easy stars.

I had this book as an ARC and I delayed reading it because life got busy.

This book was a great thriller about a highschool student who is accused of his girlfriend’s murder after she got taken one night and he couldn’t remember anything.

This book was full of twists that I didn’t see coming and it was such a fun ride! I will definitely be reading more from this author!

4/5⭐️

This book was definitely an interesting ride. There were twists and turns that I really enjoyed. I felt there were some parts that seemed to miss the mark and there were some parts that definitely caught my attention. Overall 3/5, decent read.

Wow!! I am a fan of Alex Finlay but this one even blew me away. Twists and turns all the way through sucking you in every minute. Great characters and character development. And that ending...!!! The epitome of what a thriller should be!

I absolutely loved this book. I couldn't put it down. This was a first from the author that I have read but will not be the last. I have added all other books to my TBR. The writing style was easy to follow. I have recommended this book to others. It made me think about things and it wasn't predictable like others. I gave this book 4.75 stars.

I literally could not be more obsessed with this book!!

I haven’t loved a thriller like this in a long time! I was walking around reading it while I was cleaning and cooking - that’s how much this sucked me in.

This was everything a book should be! Twists, unhinged characters with complex stories, dark and super fast paced. I don’t want to give too much away with my review but you won’t regret reading this one!