I thoroughly enjoyed If Something Happens to Me! It was a fast paced and engaging mystery/suspense novel that was difficult to put down. The story line was interesting and unique in its complexity and structure. While there was a lot going on, it kept me guessing which I enjoyed. All the dots were connected in the end!

This is the third book I have read by this author, and I look forward to reading more. Thank you to NetGalley, Minotaur, and Alex Finlay for this free ARC digital copy.

This book was fast paced and grabbed me right from the start! It is the best kind of thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat as all of the pieces of the story come together. It is action packed from start to finish. This is a must read!! Thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the ARC copy of this book.

Well that may have been the book to finally get me out of my reading slump for good.

At first the 3 different POVs are confusing. You feel like you’re reading 3 different stories until later in the book everything comes together to show how they all connect.

Once I figured that out, everything was so fast paced. There are so many twists near the end that keep you on your toes. Sometimes the timelines are confusing but you catch on eventually.

At 60% through I audibly gasped. Because I did not see that coming at all.. my favourite thing about thrillers is just enjoying them as they come. I don’t try and guess I just like to genuinely see where the book takes me.

This was my first book I’ve read by this author and I really enjoyed their writing style! I will for sure be reading more in my future!

Thank you. St Martin’s Press and NetGalley for allowing me to read this early in exchange for my honest opinion!

Thanks Minotaur Books and NetGalley for the DRC! I’ve really enjoyed this author’s past books so I was thrilled to be approved for this on NetGalley.

I’m always a fan of short chapters, but because the POV switched so much and the stories were drastically different for each character, it made it really hard to get into the story or connect with characters. The second half of the book picks up the pace and was much more engaging and enjoyable to read.

There are some odd remarks like Poppy commenting that Ruby, a new mother, is heavier than she remembered. Duh? She’s a new mom? But also, it has nothing to do with the story so why include it? Also, Poppy picking up a burrito is described as “Poppy takes her own burrito in her two small hands” like what? Her two small hands?? 🤷‍♀️ This was an ARC so perhaps the clunky language will be edited out by the final version.

I was able to predict the entire plot from fairly early in the book, but it might be more surprising for someone who doesn’t read a lot of thrillers. I still enjoyed seeing how it unfolded, but it wasn’t my favorite by the author. It’s an entertaining read if you don’t mind an unrealistic OTT plot. I seem to be the outlier as most of the early reviews have been raves, so perhaps it was just not the best fit for me and might be one you love! For me it was a solid 3.5⭐️ Read, rounded up to 4 here.

Thanks to Netgalley, Minotaur books, St. Martins Press and Alex Finlay for this ARC. This is one of the few male authors I read, and look forward to his writing. As much as I enjoy his books, and I believe Ive read them all, this one was different from the others, and that’s what I enjoyed about it. I found it confusing and slow at the start,, and had a hard time getting into some of the characters. .But that’s might just be me. Not one of my favorites by Alex Finley, but still I read it in a few days., so that’s why I gave it a 4 star rating. I post my reviews in Amazon , Goodreads, X , local and FB book clubs .

If Something Happens to Me is twisty, weird, and not at all what I expected. While this didn't end up being what I was anticipating, I did enjoy it quite a bit. Finlay is always good for a twisty and unexpected mystery, and this is no exception.

This was a really great read! I didn’t see the ending coming and it was very well done. The characters were written well and the scenes were descriptive but not wordy. I really enjoyed the way the book came together and didn’t think it would end the way it did. Kudos on a great book!

DNFing, I keep chasing the same experience as Every Last Fear and The Night Shift and it just hasn’t happened.

Outlandish and contrived.

Thank you to NetGalley, SMP/Minotaur & Alex Finlay for a digital galley of If Something Happens to Me in exchange for an honest review.

I adore Alex Finlay's writing, so this was a no brainer. I was 100% going to read this & love it. And I did love it!

Ryan cannot forget the night that his girlfriend Ali was ripped from his car & never seen or heard from again. Of course, everyone believes the boyfriend did it, but he was cleared. However, the public doesn't feel the same. Five years later, he is in law school & has changed his name. On a trip abroad, he gets a call from his father that Ali's car was finally found submerged in a lake, but Ali's body was not found in the car. Oddly, the bodies of two males were found. Also inside is a note that says "If something happens to me....." Ryan later realizes that the note contains a cipher & he is the only person who can solve it. Then, as if the call summoned him, Ryan catches sight of the man who has haunted his nightmare. The man who took Ali. While Ryan is chasing this man across Europe, Poppy, a young deputy & Shane, a Philadelphia mobster hold other pieces to the puzzle.

Told from multiple POV, Finlay takes us on a journey all around the world to find out what exactly happened to Ali & why. And how do all of these puzzle pieces fit together into this one mystery?

This book was thoroughly entertaining. It was gripping from the first page to the last page. As you read through the three POV (Ryan, Poppy, Shane), it is not immediately known how all three stories will relate to one another, but Finlay brings it all together by the end and gives us the full picture of the mystery of Ali's disappearance.

This story was quickly paced and a highly bingeable read. This might be my new favorite by Finlay & I'm already anxiously awaiting his next book!

➸ 4 stars

“The girl disappeared off the face of the earth.”

thank you to netgalley for the arc!!

THIS WAS SO GOOD?! I literally read this in a DAY which says a lot because I’m such a slow reader but I could not put this one down!! Usually when I read thrillers I can guess the mystery before the reveal but I really had no clue in this one!

The way this book was written is so unique, told from 3 different povs in 3 different places that all tie in together in the mystery; I had no idea how one of these fit into the puzzle but the plot twist (MY JAW DROPPED) made everything make sense and tie together!! It was such a quick thriller read, the chapters were really short and each one ended in a small cliffhanger that then switches to a different pov the next chapter which added so much to the suspense and had me HOOKED! The characters were fun to read about!! I really couldn’t dislike them because even with their flaws, all did things for the people they loved. If you like a quick and faced paced thriller full of suspense and twists, this one is for you!!!

Alex Finlay does it again! This was a fast-paced thriller that I couldn't get enough of. I loved the story. It was a *little* confusing with some of the overlap and names but for the most part I really loved this book. I highly recommend people reading this one when it comes out in May 2024. Such a great storyteller!

This was a great read! Full of suspense & action while taking you all over the globe. It was so well researched (police work, France, England, so much!) and flowed wonderfully. I enjoyed Ryan & Poppy the most and hated for this book to end. Block off your next Sat & Sun then immerse yourself in some mobsters, murder & lots of madness. Wonderfully wild read!!

This book was very well written, excellent to the last page. I really enjoyed peeling all of the layers back of the story and never knowing what was going to happen. I have to admit I was a little sad when the end didn't;t happen just the way I wanted, however, I do get why it was better off not giving the reader that ending. Great book, lots of great characters and very enjoyable.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of If Something Happens to Me! This was a fast paced thriller that kept me turning the page. I do love a book with multiple points of view and short chapters! That is my simple equation for a good book! I enjoyed how it was all tied back together in the end. Most of it was predictable but that didn’t stop me from enjoying the book! Another great book from Alex Finlay, but I think I still like The Night Shift better. Thank you again for the ARC! This will be a well loved book

This was a well Laid out and fun to get sucked up into thriller. this was my first Alex Finlay and certainly not my last! Readers will find themselves immersed in a world where secrets lurk behind every corner, and mysteries unfold with each turn of the page. As the story unravels with multiple Points of view, the intricate connections between the characters become clearer, leading to a climax that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Prepare to be captivated by the masterful storytelling and intricate plot twists that Finlay expertly weaves throughout the narrative. This book is a true gem for anyone seeking an engaging and thrilling reading experience that will stay with them long after the final chapter.

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Five years ago, what was supposed to be a romantic night with his girlfriend, turned into Ryan’s worst nightmare. Ryan watched his girlfriend Ali get ripped from the car they were in and never saw her again! Although never charged, Ryan was the prime suspect in Ali’s disappearance. His life was never the same again not knowing if Ali was still out there somewhere … or dead 😵

Now in present times, Ryan has changed his name and is trying to move on and excel in law school. That is until he finds out that Ali’s car has been found in the lake in his hometown with two dead men inside and a very cryptic note made out to Ryan that is labelled with “If something happens to me”. WHO are these men and WHERE is Ali?? And most importantly, WILL Ryan be able to crack the code of the cryptic note??

THIS BOOK 🤯!!! I immediately became completely invested after the first chapter! The SURPRISING twists and SHOCKING turn of events had me spiralling in every direction! The multiple POVs and action packed game of cat and mouse allowed me to easily finish this book in one sitting! BRAVO 🙌

Thank you kindly to @alexfinlayauthor @minotaur_books @stmartinspress @netgalley for my advanced copy in exchange for my honest review! This 5 STAR stunner releases on May 28, 2024 … run, don’t walk to pick it up!

I have read other Alex Finlay books and have really enjoyed them. The same goes for If Something Happens to Me. The story quickly grabs you from the POV of three different characters. As the characters and the story develops they all start to make sense on how they connect. The character development was really good and made you want to know more about each story, The chapters are short and so easy to just keep turning through them. I ended up finishing this book in just one day because I had to keep knowing what was going to happen. It was a very well done thriller.
I would recommend this one for quick page turning thriller lovers.
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

The author has crafted another great story. You’ll find it all with excellent characters and a plot that starts quickly and then builds to a climax with twists and turns that lead you ever closer while maintaining the right amount of doubt.

This is a solid win. Each different perspective gets you individually invested and he doesn’t go for any cheap tricks with it.

It was a fun one, I read it all in one sitting. I didn’t feel the thriller urge to get through it to find out or be less creeped out but I genuinely wanted to know what was next. I cared about the characters and wanted it to work out. While the ending wasn’t my favorite it was earned and I can’t complain. Highly recommend this one, thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Five years ago, Ryan Richardson and Alison Lane were saying goodbye when they were attacked. Ryan was knocked out and left outside with no recollection of what happened, Alison disappeared. Now, Ryan goes by a new name and Alison has still never been found. As a new officer looks into the case and new evidence comes to light, there's plenty of questions about what really happened that night five years ago.

"We all delude ourselves for the ones we love the most."

Alex Finlay writes incredible thrillers. Period. I barely need to say anything more. The writing is just fantastic.

If Something Happens to Me was an incredibly fast-paced, multi POV, multi timeline story. Overall, the story was really intriguing and exciting. I loved a lot of the twists and turns. I could predict some of them early on, but the last little twist definitely threw me and I loved that! I want to be kept on my toes when reading a thriller and this delivered.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Alex Finlay for an e-ARC of If Something Happens to Me in exchange for an honest review.