Thank you to St Martins Press, Minotaur Books @Minotaur_Books and Netgalley @Netgalley for the e-arc. All thoughts are my own.



Ryan was part of a horrible event five years ago and when things calm down, he relives it. His girlfriend Ali was violently taken from the car they were sitting in together.

Ryan was the prime suspect in her disappearance but was never charged. He’s tried to move on, but he’s been unsuccessful.

When he’s on a college trip abroad in Italy, he gets a call from his father, Ali’s car has been found submerged in the lake in his hometown. Inside are two dead men, and a cryptic note from Ali.

Then, in a twist of fate, Ryan sees the man he saw that night, all the way in Tuscany. This sets forth a cat and mouse chase across the UK as Ryan tries to figure out what really happened to Ali all those years ago.


This was such a fun thriller! I loved the premise so much because it was within the realm of probability that sometimes gets lost in thrillers. Alex Finley always manages to weave a tale that is propulsive and twisty, and this one was no different. The setting of Tuscany was idyllic and just lovely, and the flash back chapters also painted a wonderful atmosphere. This is one of those books that is perfect to dive into with a clean slate, I don’t do this often because I am not a patient person, but in the case of Alex Finley I always make an exception because it is always worth it. I was very engaged in this story from the start to the ending, which I was blown away with.

If you are looking for a truly engaging and layered thriller, then you need to read this one!

This was a great, globetrotting thriller. I’ll admit the twists were anticipated be me but that didn’t distract from the joy of reading this. I love Alex Finlay’s books and they will continue to be must reads for me.
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for this ARC on return for my honest review.

A fast paced thriller. Loved the quick chapters! I did guess one of the big reveals but for the most part I was surprised by how everything turned out. Very enjoyable.

This book is a trip.

With three intersecting stories Finley has a knack for intertwining all of the bits and pieces that seem random in one moment, yet become a critical piece of the overall mystery. Finlay has crafted a story that is filled with layers of detail and intensity that grab your attention.

Written in a fast-paced manner, this book is one I could not put down! You will be drawn into the story from the very first page. If Something Happens to Me is an addicting read!

This book is intense and gripping and filled with unexpected twists, secrets, action, and an awesome ending. The best of 2024 read for me!!

If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay was a fast-paced thriller-esque novel, and I really enjoyed it (and buzzed through it quite quickly). It felt more like a mystery with some thriller elements. The story and characters were well developed, but I did feel like the surprises were fairly easy to spot early. Even so, the writing was great. Appreciate the advance copy and will continue to look for more Alex Finlay books in the future.

What a thrilling page turner! The short chapters with multiple POVs perfectly weave together the twisty storyline. I was hooked from the beginning and whipped through it pretty quickly. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was because there were no jaw dropping surprises, but I still really enjoyed this book and highly recommend picking it up!

Thank you NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the ARC in consideration for my honest review.

This was a great read! Such a complex, skillfully developed plot with lots of characters to keep track of— and mysteries to solve. At times I had to look back to keep characters and settings straight, but the gripping events keep the reader on the right track. A colorful, exciting journey to solve a twist-laden mystery.

This was a 3.5 star book for me. It was a bit obvious what was happening ... but it was a bit of a confusing way to present the story. I still enjoyed the story. Though, I do wish that there was a bit more to wrap it all up at the end.

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I liked this a lot. Interesting plot, nothing felt like filler - it seemed to be just the right length. There were a LOT of characters, and if I reread it, I might have an easier time keeping track of everyone if I took notes on the relationships. I enjoyed the “twist” and the characterizations given to make them feel real.

Superbly executed suspense: better and better as it progressed!😯

Alex Finlay really caught me in the intricate web he created in this highly suspenseful drama. I could not imagine how the separate storylines at the start could end up woven together in a thriller with so many fascinating characters. All the danger and drama generated by a group of teens and the cruel trick they play on a new classmate with a powerful and vengeful father.

I loved the suspense, especially when Ryan, one of about a half dozen main characters, who starts chasing around Europe searching for answers to the mystery of his high school girlfriend Alison who disappeared with her car in the middle of their tryst on Lovers Lane in Leavenworth, Kansas five years earlier. All of the twists and turns just ramped up the excitement. Totally thrilling and unpredictable with a good helping of tragedy for some, happy ending for others.

This is an author with superb storytelling skills. I can't wait to see what he writes next!

Thanks to Minotaur Books/St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC of If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay! The story flashes forward from five years ago when Ryan and his girlfriend are attacked and he is accused of her murder. Now, Ryan is going to law school, has a tight group of friends, and has moved on from that terrible night. While on a trip, he sees something that reminds him of that night, and everything comes rushing back. This thriller takes some crazy turns and has a solid ending.

Another Alex Finlay book that I just couldn’t put down. This one kept me guessing and the main character(s) aren’t necessarily obvious. Having had the privilege to travel to a few of the settings of this novel added to the fun for me, as well.

My thanks to NetGalley, Alex Finlay and the publisher for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Taking place over the course of five years Ryan has been reliving the night that his girl friend was forcefully taken from a car not to be seen again. I really enjoyed the beginning of this book. The characters were likable, driven, and interesting. I liked where the plot was going and I was excited to keep turning the pages. However, about half way through I started to get very confused. There were too many moving parts and too many characters to keep straight. The end of the book got very gory and I actually had to put it down at one point because it was making me uncomfortable. It reminds me a lot of the book The Last Thing he Told me and First Lie Wins.

Five years ago, Ryan's whole world changed when his girlfriend is kidnapped. Now, her car is found in the water by his old home sending the old case back into the spotlight.

As with any Alex Finlay book, this thriller has some great twists and turns. Here's what I liked:

Multiple stories. I love thrillers that have multiple things going on and this one definitely had that in spades. You travel around the world with various characters that all have some kind of role within the main mystery.

The characters. I really enjoyed the characters, especially Deputy Sheriff Poppy. She was complex and really pulled me into her life as she worked to solve the case.

The twists. There was a pretty big one about halfway through (I was proud to say I guessed it but that it was still satisfying to see it play out). Beyond just that, there were also many different twists that really helped keep me reading!

All in all, a good multi-dimensional thriller!

Thank you to the author and publisher for the gifted copy!

What a rollercoaster of a book. Intense and fast paced, I read it in 2 days. If Something Happens to Me has some crazy twists which made it hard to put down. Well done.

This was a fantastic multiple POV novel! I honestly had no clue how the multiple POVs were related to each other… until suddenly they converged and BAM! My mind was blown! I didn’t see what was coming and that is rare for me.

The cast is large, interesting, diverse, and well-developed. The pace is fast. The plot is creative, suspenseful, and engaging. The atmosphere is tense! The twists are shocking and unexpected. Honestly, there is so much to love about this book!

Quite simply, it was unputdownable for me and if you enjoy thrillers in general, or Finlay’s other novels in particular, I think it will be unputdownable for you also!

Thank you @NetGalley and @StMartinsPress for an eARC of this book, which I have read and reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

This is a fast and fun read about a missing girl and the boyfriend who never stopped wondering what happened to her on their last night together. Years later, her car is discovered in a lake with two strangers inside. Now everyone is trying to figure out what happened and who was involved.

This was a fantastic read! The ups and downs of this are incredible. Truly a masterpiece and a great author

Another great read done by Finlay! The book was a phenomenal read! I loved the intersecting storylines and how multidimensional the whole story was. I loved the shorter chapters that kept anticipation high with all the compelling twists, and kept delivering little punches of suspense leading into the next one! I was hooked all the way through.
When you read the premise you get this idea that the book centers all around Ryan Richardson and what happened to him and Ali that treacherous night she went missing and Ryan can't even remember all of what happened. With Ali's car bringing her disappearance to the limelight, a trigger of events are put into action to give the whole backstory it's debut lead into the rest of what is going on. This book is so much more than meets the eye or what you think it is from reading the premise.
This book is an instant thrill ride of heart pounding events that lead you down a dark road of how one thing can have such a ripple effect and change so many lives in the process! Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the gifted copy to review with my own thoughts.

If Something Happens to Me is another great book by Alex Finlay! This book is fast paced and keeps you hooked from the beginning. The way each characters point of view and stories comes together at the end was perfect and I didn't see it coming. I always enjoy an Alex Finlay book and know it's going to keep me intrigued and I won't put it down! Highly recommend as your next read!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur Books for the ARC.