If Something Happens to Me is a suspenseful story of mystery, revenge, and redemption. Don't expect plot twists, but if you're looking for a gripping read, this is it.

Ryan and Alison were a couple who were celebrating their senior year by parking at a lover's lane. Suddenly, Ali was pulled out of the car, Ryan was hit over the head and she disappeared without any trace. Although there was no evidence to support this, suspicion fell on Ryan. Five years later, Ali's car was found submerged in a lake in his hometown, things became complicated. Two men were found dead inside the car along with a letter that read, "If something happens to me".

There are a lot of characters in the story, and none of them are entirely good or bad. They all have their flaws and secrets. I couldn't relate to any of them, but the plot is fast-paced, although it starts a bit slow. I didn't find any thrilling elements in the story, isn't dark, just a lot of action and suspense. I believe it would be a good TV series, and how it is written would make for a great show.

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for the eARC.

Ryan's world is changed forever when what was supposed to be his last night with his girlfriend, Ali, before they head off to college turns into a nightmare. Someone takes Ali and her car, leaving him at Lover's Lane. Ali disappears without a trace, and the only likely suspect they have is Ryan, even though he is later cleared; some still think it was him. But the question remains: what happened to Ali and why haven't they ever found her body?

This had me hooked from the very first chapter. The story grips you tightly and doesn't let go, delivering unexpected twists. What I loved most was the relentless pace, keeping me on the edge of my seat as I raced through each chapter, eager to uncover the truth behind every new revelation.

Alex Finlay does it again! If Something Happens to Me kept me wondering what was around every turn. Was Ali still out there? What really happened that night on the hill? Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!

I love thrillers!! This was a quick read that kept you on the seat of your pants. I enjoyed the plot, but it did start out a little slow for me.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy to honestly review.

Alex Finlay has climbed up the ranks and is one of the best thriller authors in my opinion. Every book I've read by him, I'm completely sucked in, lose track of time, and think about the book days/weeks after I finish.

If Something Happens to Me is a new favorite thriller of all time for me. You get pulled in from the first chapter and you never want to stop reading. I love the short chapters, the multiple perpesectives, the time jumps, and the twists and turns that caught me completely off guard.

I went into this book kind of blind, besides knowing that we are following a man named Ryan, who's girlfriend mysteriously disappeared without a trace years ago and everyone thinks Ryan murdered her. Ryan has made a new life for himself with a new name, but his father calls him out of the blue about how something has emerged with the case.

The way Finlay writes has you rooting for all the characters, he puts so much thought into each character and I love it. With so many perspectives you need to have fleshed out characters or else they all seem to run together. Finlay knows how to make each character unique and stand out.

I honestly know I won't stop talking about this book for months to come. I will be recommending this book ANYTIME someone wants an edge of their seat thriller!!

Alex Finlay Is a brilliant, thriller, mystery writer. He captivates you from the first word to the last. I loved everything about If Something Happens to Me. The beginning, middle and end are all perfectly executed.

I advise people to read this book when they have time to read it in one or two days, there is a lot going on in the plot forcing you to read through the night. Reading it quickly will help you to not forget who everyone is and to remember the role they play in this twisted plot.

And don’t forget….. “If you’re seeking revenge dig two graves-one for your enemy and one for yourself.”

Thank you NetGalley and Minotaur Books for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is a must read!

What a journey!

This book was hard to put down. I enjoyed the multiple POVs and that they were very easy to follow along. The chapters were short, which made it a super quick read and very easy to convince myself that I will just read "one more chapter" before I go to bed.

If you are looking for a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat, this one is for you!

Thank you to NetGalley for letting me check this one out early!

This was an incredibly engaging read and was very gripping. The major twist, I didn’t see coming. However, I did found that there were too many characters intertwined into the plot lines and it felt a little confusing at times

Ryan and his girlfriend are on Lover's Lane when his car door is wrenched open and he is knocked out. His girlfriend Ali is kidnapped and he is the prime suspect.

This is one of those stories where you can't say too much even to praise it because it's a spoiler. The story is told from multiple view points which at first had me questioning why we were getting their story. It all comes together and is one fast paced and action packed ride! I could not put it down. This is my new favorite by Finlay. I highly recommend it to everyone!

This is the first book by Alex Finlay that I’ve read, but it definitely will not be the last. “If Something Happens To Me” is a fabulous thriller, with just the right level of complexity to keep the reader guessing. I really appreciated the unusual structural elements that created one of the major twists in this story about an abducted woman and her boyfriend who was left behind to face scrutiny and wonder what really happened. I also really liked that so many characters appeared to be neither patently good or bad, and that aspect added depth to this book. Once I started reading I didn’t want to stop and so this was a quick, exciting read. Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Something I’ve loved about Alex Finlay’s books is his ability to provide multiple POV and storylines, keep his reader engaged, then seamlessly reveal how they are entangled. You know when you’re reading there’s a way everything’s connected, but you cannot even begin to guess how so. I loved each individual side story and gasped when everything fell into place. I read this in less than 24 hours, as it kept me fully engaged and intrigued.

Devoured If Something Happens to Me! Not sure if it was the thrilling plotline alone or the quick chapters (can we please do more of this in books?!) but I was hooked on this book!

Lots of great characters, lots of plots, and lots of twists. But easy to follow it all.

Add it to your list! I'm off to binge all of Alex's books!

Alex Finlay does it again. This book was pretty good; Thank you netgalley for the read. I had a good time reading this.

I decided to give Finlay another try after DNF'ing his last two books. The reviews for If Something Happens to Me convinced me to request it. The first 20-30% of the story, I was enjoying. Then, when the mafia became involved, I knew that this was just something I was not going to continue to be interested in. I know the blurb for the book says "mobster", but I just did not enjoy reading about the mafia. I did enjoy Ryan's trip abroad and just the whole vibe with that. I think things were so very well described. I honestly think if the mob story wasn't a factor, I would've really enjoyed this. 3 stars

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press( Minotaur Books) for access to this title. All opinions expressed are my own.

This was one of those books that I started reading before bed and immediately had to grab for when I woke up the next morning.

When the book begins, we have two young teenage lovers, Allison and Ryan out at a lover's lane in Leavenworth Kansas. The night ends in tragedy with Allison believed to be dead and Ryan accused of killing her. Eventually, Allison's murder is linked to a serial killer and it seems the case is closed. Years later, Allison's father's vehicle is recovered from the lake and there are bodies inside- but neither one belongs to Allison. As a new deputy investigates, other characters emerge that make it clear that there is more to this case than originally thought.

While I am recommending this book, I caution that in the beginning there are a lot of characters with storylines that make you wonder how it will all connect. Be patient. All will be revealed in good time. There will also be times that you may need to suspend belief BUT it's too good of a tale to pass up.



Expected Publication Date 28/05/24
Goodreads Review 21/04/24

This is another 5 star book by this author. I loved it! If Something Happens to Me is a fast paced action packed thriller. I love how Alex Finlay lays everything out and wraps it up. The short chapters keeps the story moving. I can’t wait to handsell this book!

This was a great thriller that I didn’t want to put down. This story had me captivated and I really liked the characters. This was my first book by this author and I look forward to reading more by Alex Finlay. Definitely worth the read.

Alex Finlay dies it again! A story full of twists and turns and action packed! I devoured this book in a day! Definitely a page turned you can't put down!

This book was such a wild ride. It was confusing at first (in the best way) with so many characters and plot lines going on but then suddenly the puzzle pieces start to fit together and you get glimpses of the real plot. Alex Finlay has a great way of bread crumbing clues without it feeling over done and being fed. I enjoyed the tension and trying to figure out how everyone was tied in. The ending was well done and definitely kept my attention to the very end!

Thank you Netgalley for a chance to read this book.

The book's point of view is of multiple characters and places. A deputy sheriff, an accountant, a few mobsters, and tortured young man in Phildelphia, Kansas, and Europe.

If it seems like the storyline would be confusing and messy, that would be incorrect. On the contrary, the author's style actually flows smoothly and clearly.

The story of a young man falsely accused of a crime and the disappearance of a young girl is just the beginning. So much more is involved. There is rampant corruption, ruthless mob actions, staunch loyalties and determination that cause the lives of everyone to change forever.