Thank you MacMillan and St Martin's for the review copies via NetGalley. I always enjoy Alex Finlay's books for the fast paced action vibes, the weaving together of related stories, and the fun of seeing how it all comes together and how some of the reveals were ones I didn't see coming. If Something Happens to Me hits the mark with a fun fast escapist read; I admit I kind of figured out the puzzle pieces early on but I also had fun with the story and really liked Poppy McGee a lot, I would love another book with her, she was really well narrated in the audiobook and I liked her role and character development. I also loved the clues/cryptography theme, it was a fun part of the story.

A great book for a beach day, for reading on an airplane, and a perfectly fun road trip audiobook!

If something happens to me by Alex Finlay
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Well, there was a nice day and I was able to get some reading done out on the deck!
After reading this one I figured " Hey. Let's check out other's thoughts " and I'm an outlier... I seem to be the only person who couldn't get into this book. Not that I didn't like the story. But it was slow and uneventful.
The book that's being raved about everywhere just didn't wow me. I found the twists predictable and it felt slow. Or like there was a lot of filler going on.

Obviously, I do recommend you take any reviews with a grain of salt. My word isn't the end all be all. But my opinion stands. This book just wasn't wow-worthy.

This was an entertaining read, but lacked the suspenseful, thriller read I was expecting. There were some twists but the book was very predictable so they lacked any punch. I did read through it really quickly, but wanted to be invested more in the characters and the outcome.

I think 2024 is the year of the thriller!! I’ve read so many great ones and If Something Happens To Me is at the top of the list! 🙌
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Three storylines: a mob boss in Philly; a young sheriff’s deputy in Kansas; a law student on vacation in Italy with a secret past..
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I threw every responsibility out the window and read this thing in 24 hours. It has everything I love about a thriller. 🔥 Intersecting storylines, short chapters, little cliffhangers, great midway twist, each chapter just building and building the suspense. I was totally invested in all three storylines and just truly couldn’t put it down! 😮‍💨
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I think this is probably my favorite from Alex and it would be a perfect beach read! Five stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Thanks so much to the publisher and NetGalley for the e-arc!!

The discovery of a missing, and assumed dead, girl’s submerged car with the bodies of two dead men and a cryptic note reopens a previously closed case. Can a new deputy sheriff figure out what really happened five years ago?

I read If Something Happens To Me in one sitting! I was hooked from the opening pages to the very satisfying ending with all of the twists and turns in between. This thriller is tense, fast paced and action packed!

The book is told from the perspective of three well-developed characters who are all compelling, likable, and flawed. Each one has their own storyline. I loved how it all came together. I won’t say more because it’s best to go in fairly blind.

If Something Happens To Me was my favorite book of April and will definitely be in my top 5 for the year.

Get ready to get lost in this addictive, fast moving thriller! The audiobook has multiple narrators so I’m betting this one is a great listen as well.


Thank you to Minotaur Books and St. Martins Press for the copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

A twisty dual timeline, multiple POV thriller that had a LOT going on but was fast paced and incredibly entertaining. I think this latest is one of my favorite by the author and was also great on audio narrated by Helen Laser. Recommended if you want an easy to read book for the summertime! Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review!!

IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO ME is a fast paced crime thriller. I really enjoyed this story. There's a lot going on, so it will keep you on your toes the entire time. Whether you listen to the audiobook, or read it, make sure to pay close attention because there are a lot of characters to keep track of. Otherwise, I found this to be a great story and I can highly recommend adding it to your reading list!

Many thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for my gifted ARC.

This review will be added to my Instagram account (@coffee.break.book.reviews) in the near future.

If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay

Searching for a thriller that you’ll want to finish in one sitting? Pick this one! Alex Finlay has a remarkable talent of building multiple stories and connecting them perfectly at the end. I’m speechless. 10/10 would recommend! An easy, quick read that will keep you guessing the whole time!

*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was enjoyable enough for the most part, but nothing really new or exciting in my opinion. I think it would've benefitted from more character development and less action. Action is obviously important in a thriller, but why should I care about these characters and what they're going through? I feel like they needed more depth and complexity for me to really care about what was happening to them. I really enjoyed Every Last Fear, so I'll definitely try more from this author in the future.

Alex Finlay always does a great job at hooking a reader immediately with his storylines. If something happens to me had me wanting to keep reading to find out how everything would tie together in the end. I really enjoyed the multiple perspectives, but I will say, I was a bit confused with who everyone was until the end. There were the main characters that were easiest to pick out. I was also excited to see Finlay include another female lead in the police force. As a woman, I truly appreciate the hardworking fictional characters in his books that always find a way to win in the end. I still haven't found an Alex Finlay book that will ever replace the night shift, but I will say that this one is very bingeable and will be great to read over the summer at the beach or the pool!

Alex Finlay is quickly becoming one of my must read authors. This is another hit. Engaging characters, multiple settings…this will be a top book this summer.

I was intimidated by all of the characters at first, but thanks to the multi-cast narration it was really easy to differentiate the perspectives. Multi-cast narration is my favorite! The narrators did an excellent job bringing the characters to life.

Ryan was spending time with his high school sweetheart the day his world was turned upside down. He only remembers bits and pieces of what happened, but his girlfriend, Alison, went missing along with her father’s car. Many suspect that Ryan was involved with Alison’s disappearance, but he was never charged. Ryan changed his name and tried to start his life over, including attending law school. His world is turned upside down once again when Alison’s car is pulled out of a lake and he receives a cryptic letter.

If Something Happens to Me is told through three alternate viewpoints. Ryan, Poppy- a local deputy from Ryan’s hometown, and a crime mob family. I am hesitant to say much more because I don’t want to give any spoilers. I absolutely did not see the twist at the end of part one coming, and this novel kept me engaged throughout. There are times the plot feels a little over the top in terms of the plot, but overall it is a solid and entertaining thriller. I can’t wait to see what Finlay writes next after reading this!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest feedback.

I have been in the mood for a really good thriller and this one was full of intriguing characters and lots of twists.

I read along while listening to the audio - and I’m so glad I had the audio as well. I was intimidated by all of the characters at first, but thanks to the multi-cast narration it was really easy to differentiate the perspectives. Multi-cast narration is my favorite! The narrators did an excellent job bringing the characters to life.

For as many directions as this book pulls you in, it really came together so well for the ending.

I loved the fast pacing and short chapters that made this book a fast read. I was slightly underwhelmed with the ending. For everything we went through I found it a little abrupt. Nothing is left unanswered but I would have preferred to have had a little more about Michael’s daughter.

I still absolutely recommend to all my thriller lovers!

Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the opportunity to read an advance copy of If Something Happens To Me.

Wow! This book was like an amazing water slide - a smooth ride with lots of fun twists and turns. Alex Finlay deftly builds an incredibly engaging story with multiple timelines, perspectives, locations, and key characters. Ryan, who has very limited memory of what happened when his girlfriend Ali disappeared years earlier, is in Italy with fellow law students when he gets a little more information about that night, sending him on a heart-racing hunt through Europe. Back in his hometown, Poppy, the younger sister of a high school peer of Ryan and Ali’s, is newly deputized and finds herself taking the lead on reexamining Ali’s case. Her adventure leads her through some stressful and distressing analysis of people she’s known her whole life. Ryan, Ali, Poppy, and all the other characters are multidimensional and sympathetic. The pacing is excellent. The settings are described in a perfect amount of detail needed for the plot. Finlay gave me everything I love in a book I can get lost in. While this is the first novel of his that I have read, I’m definitely going to backread his other work and keep a close eye out for upcoming publications..

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press, Netgalley, and the author for early access to this excellent novel.

Interesting story. Was nice to see it all come together at the end. Didn’t leave me wondering. I would recommend this.

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Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books for the ARC! I had a very hard time wanting to stop reading this book once I started. What a thrilling and exciting read. This book pulls. you in from the first paragraph. Amazing character development. Loved how everything unfolded with all involved.
Highly recommend

The premise was very intriguing for this one and I must say it delivered. There were just the right amount of twists and turns to keep me intrigued. Alternating stories that weave together well is always a good bet. Throw in some old fashioned Cypher action and we have a winner!

Thank you @minotaur_books @macmillan.audio #partner for the free copy of this ebook and audiobook!

Alex Finlay always delivers such a solid edge of your seat thriller and this one is no exception! In this story we follow Ryan who has experienced a very traumatic event that left him with a severe blow to the head and a spotty memory with his girlfriend Ali disappearing into thin air. Because her body and car were never found Ryan was never charged however suspicion always follows him since he was the last to see her. When he’s traveling abroad he gets a life changing phone call. Her car has been found…with two dead me a mysterious letter written by Ali: If something happens to me….

In a fast paced thriller crossing different parts of the world, each character paths collide resulting in an explosive ending! I absolutely love this action packed, tense entertaining story. I was easily able to connect with each character and love how Alex writes from each POV. I love that we got to tour the world in this book and I was so surprised at how it all fit together like a puzzle in the end. The ending wasn’t completely believable however, that’s what I loved about it! Alex Finlay will continue to easily be an autobuy for me and as always I look forward to his next book!

I LOVED this book!!! It kept me on my toes, turning the pages with a gleeful smile on my face! This is how you do it! Anyone picking this book up to read is in for a treat!