5/5 for the narration! I really enjoy listening to this book :)
3./5 for the story
I listen to this book over3 days, that I might have a better experience if I had listen to the whole thing in one setting.
I just think this story could have been shorter, and it was dragged too much. granted, it was very well written and fast paste, but I was greeting a little impatient in the end. THE SUSPENSE WAS REAL.
Very nice and interesting if you enjoy thriller and suspense books!

Thanks Netgalley for the review audiobook!

I have really enjoyed listening to Alex Finlay's books. The narrators Helen Laser, John Pirhalla and Paul Dateh did a wonderful job telling this story. I was pulled into this book from the beginning and it held my attention until the end. I felt like this book was fast paced with some twists and turns. This is a solid thriller with suspense and mystery. The characters were well written. Poppy was my favorite character in this book. The chapters are also shorter so that help make you stay focused on the story easier. If you're looking for a fun, twisty thriller then I would definitely recommend this book!

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for allowing me to listen to this ARC for my honest opinion.

4/5 stars

Thank you Macmillan Audio for the advanced listening copy!

SYNOPSIS -- Five years ago, Ryan was about to have the best night of his life, alone with his girlfriend... until it turned out to be the worst night of his life. Instead of the intimate night he had planned, Ryan remembers a blow to the head, Ali being taken and a monster coming out of the dark. With no sign of Ali or this monster, Ryan is blamed for Ali's disappearance and, though let off, the ridicule is enough to make him change his name and start a new life. Now a law student, Ryan is traveling abroad for a class trip when he sees the monster from all those years ago and, soon after, finds out that Ali's missing car has been found in a lake with two dead men and a cryptic note inside. While Ryan is chasing down the monster from his nightmares, a Kansas sheriff's deputy is up to her eyeballs in chaos on her first case and a Philadelphia mobster is experiencing the worst tragedy of his life. Somehow, these things are connected... if only Ryan can figure out how.

What a fun and wild ride!!! The second I started this one, I knew it was going to be gold. While I did end up a little bit disappointed by the end (it just fell into place a little too easily...) the rest of it was so, so good! Alex Finlay has such a great way of writing distinct characters and finding clever ways for their lives and stories to intersect. This book was so fast-paced and truly impossible to put down. Every character had an intriguing storyline and while I wasn't sure how they overlapped, you best believe I was busy trying to figure it out the entire time! There were some great twists and turns and I often found myself surprised by the way things were playing out. I wasn't sure who to root for at times but somehow I wanted everyone to have the best ending they could. Having insight into the nuance of each character really added so much to this book and made the plot even more complicated and dynamic.

Plus, this was a great read on audio -- I LOVE Helen Laser and think she added so much to Poppy's character. Having three separate narrators definitely adds to the overall dimension of the story and I was really glad to see that style choice in this one.

Overall this was a great read, and I can't wait to catch up on Alex Finlay's back list, because I have loved what I've read from him so far!

Tense and surprising!! This story was really good with many twists along the way! Told from multiple POV and with a variety of different characters involved, I certainly didn’t predict where the story was headed from the start. I started guessing correctly throughout the beginning of what the potential ending could be!

I loved the many characters and the in-depth character development across the board, and ultimately how they were intertwined, with a surprise unfolding at the end.

Ryan Richardson’s world is turned upside down after a night he’s out with his girlfriend Ali only to wake the next day to her and her car being gone. Her disappearance and the questions that arise from her relationship with Ryan only lead to more questions. The layers keep peeling back on this mystery until the right questions and revelations are shared.

The audiobook is full of surprises, with a captivating finale that neatly weaves everything together. The use of multiple narrators for the characters enhances the experience by offering unique perspectives and making it easier to engage with each character's point of view.

This one just didn't click for me. I've wanted to read something by Alex Finlay for awhile and was so excited to get an ARC audiobook copy from NetGalley. The book reads incredibly fast which is a perk, but I found it predictable and fairly forgettable. If you are looking for a quick read that you can digest and move on from, this one is great for that!

This was an exciting and suspenseful read where it took me a hot minute to catch on! In typical Finlay fashion, it was fast paced with short and exciting chapters and quite the puzzle to put together! It grabs you from the start when a young high school couple, Alison and Ryan are parked in their car, and one disappears and the other has no recollection of what happened. The case remains unsolved until five years later a clue emerges sparking a renewed interest in the case.
There are a slew of characters, settings and interwoven storylines that unravel with one interesting reveal after another! Although a quick read, it was one I had to pay attention to so not to miss any clues! I can’t say much more in fear of giving anything away, but if you’re an Alex Finlay fan, you won’t be disappointed. And if you haven’t read him yet, this would be a great one to start with!!
The audiobook is narrated by Helen Laser, John Pirhalla and Paul Dateh who did a fantastic job – never once was I confused as to which character’s voice I was listening to. The only time I rewound was because of the plot….did what I think just happen, happen? Yes it did!

When a missing girl's car is found 5 years later, the cold case of her disappearance has been reopened. This brings her boyfriend Ryan back into the investigation. 
This story jumps right into the mystery. There are three storylines going on and it took a while for me to figure out what they all had to do with each other. When the twist hit, I was loving how it all came together. 
I feel like this was one of Finlays best thrillers! I liked the character development and the unfolding of the mystery. 
This was a fun one!
As far as the audiobook, I thought the cast did fantastic bringing this story to life.

I consistently enjoy everything Alex Finlay writes, one of my favorite being Every Last Fear. I was thrilled to get to listen to If Something Happens to Me and once again he did not disappoint! Initially it bounces around a little bit making it a little confusing but I believe that is intentional because it all ties together in the end wonderfully.

This book really has all the elements someone might be looking for in a thriller: police investigations, missing persons, organized crime groups, and people on the run. If you are looking for a great story, though not one that will "keep you guessing", If Something Happens to Me is well written with fantastic characters.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in advance of publication.

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If Something Happens to Me
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / Pages: 336
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Audiobook Narrators: Helen Laser, John Pirhalla, Paul Dateh
Duration: 7 hours, 16 minutes
Release Date: May 28, 2024

Ryan was making out with his girlfriend in her car when some guy rips open the car door, smashes Ryan in the head leaving him for dead on the ground, and takes off with his girlfriend and the car. And no one has seen her since and no progress has been made on the case. Until five years later when the car is dredged up in a nearby lake and Ryan spots the kidnapper on a class trip to Italy.

OK, so that’s just the premise of the book. What happens before and after is so juicy and twisty! I loved how everything came together in big ah-ha moments. The narration on the audiobook was so good, I could easily see this playing out as a Netflix miniseries.

Thank you, @NetGalley, @Macmillan.Audio, and @AlexFinlayAuthor for my gifted copy. I loved it!

I loved the action, pace, and mystery of this one! It was such an easy to fly through thriller.

The suspense starts quickly when a girl is abducted from her car while parked on the side of the road with her boyfriend. The story fast forwards to 5 years later, when a car is found in a lake and a coded letter is uncovered. The letter is believed to be written by the girl who vanished and a detective seeks out the help of the previous boyfriend to solve the mystery.

I loved that this story has multiple fun settings and jumps around. It does take some mental focus to keep track of everything, but I liked the puzzle of it all.

I am grateful I was able to get a early kindle copy as well as an advanced listening copy so I could switch to audio while I drove around and did errands. 😆 I didn't want to put this down so shout out to @netgalley and @minotaur

The audio was great and had multiple narrators to read the various alternating POVs and all of them were excellent. I would definitely recommend this route if you're an audiobook fan!

This is a solid thriller. Just fast paced and pulled together well and basically perfect.
When Ryan and Ali are parking one night Ryan is hit over the head and wakes up to no car and no Ali. Haunted by that night and plagued by an unbelievable story of a man with missing fingers, Ryan can’t seems to get over Ali’s disappearance.
This story is beautifully twisted, eerie, and intense.
I recommend it 100%.
Thank you NetGalley for the AAC!

This was a fast-paced powerhouse of a thriller. There were a lot of characters to keep track of, but the author did a good job of making the them memorable. The dual timelines blend right into one another, and threw my brain for a loop, but was expertly done. I am eager to read more books by this author because he seems to be a master of psychological suspense! Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press( Minotaur Books) for access to this title.

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.

I really enjoyed the pace of this book and definitely recommend it to thriller fans. I do warn that the beginning was a tad confusing with many characters - be patient, it all comes together in the end!

Thank you Netgalley for approving my request for the audiobook of If Something Happens to Me.

This is my fourth book by this author. I didn’t love it as much as The Night Shift and Every Last Fear.
This book was short, fast paced read. I listened to it in one sitting, it kept my interest and the story had twists and turns. But it just didn’t make me feel invested in the story. It was just an okay book.

This was a multiple P.O.V mystery/thriller. It was absolutely captivating. I couldn't put it down.

I enjoyed the narrators and the way the author tied the multiple characters storylines together.

I highly recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio. I loved this thriller. There was a true mystery right from the very beginning and I was so surprised by all the twists the story took.

If Something Happens To Me by Alex Finlay

Thank you so much Minotaur Books, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for the free audiobook and ARC. #MacAudio2024

Blurb:
If Something Happens To Me is told from several distinct, compelling characters whose paths intersect, detonating into a story of twist after pulse-pounding twist.

✨My thoughts:
If I wasn’t reading it, I was listening to it… but mostly listening to it because I had errands to run. Helen Laser, John Pirhalla, and Paul Dateh narrated the audiobook and it was GOOD. They collaboratively kept me on my toes, complimenting Alex Finlay’s writing in every way! Definitely a binge worthy read or listen (or both), these quick chapters plus the twists, will keep you invested and wanting more. This is a book I want to get a finished copy of to keep in my forever library. If Something Happens To Me is out 5/28/24 and you’ll want to get your hands on a copy.

Happy reading

3.5 stars

Thank you Netgalley, Alex Finlay, and Minotaur Books for an #ARC in return for an honest review! Read as an audio!

After reading two other books by this author and not being blown away, I decided to give this one a chance. And I did enjoy this one much more! This was decent and entertaining. The narration was done well and engaged. Short chapters so that makes this read go quickly which I always enjoy. There were any OMG moments or crazy things occurring in my opinion, but I cared enough for the characters and the thrill!

I think my main issue was that there were wayyyyy to many characters, subplots, and cities to keep track of. I like the mystery of it all but I also do not want to have too keep a web of information on the side just to read this book...

Read if you like:
- crime fiction
- puzzle-like
- popcorn thrillers
- action packed
- multiple POVs

This book had a lot of great qualities. First and foremost, right off the bat, I was CACKLING at the hilarious, not-subtle-at-all call out of the Adventures with Purpose YouTube channel. I'm a huge true-crime junkie (my dad was a detective for 24 years) so I knew all about the Kiely Rodni case when the dive team posted their "murder or accident" video, claiming she was a victim of foul play before any police investigation was done. Police ended up ruling it an accident. This book put a whole twist on the story, and explored an alternative narrative which I enjoyed overall.

That said, I know I'm probably in the minority here when I say that I felt overwhelmed with all of the moving parts. There were so many POVs and moving timelines, locations all over the world, and so many characters and changing identities that I simply couldn't keep up. I realized about 65-70% of the way in that I had absolutely no idea what was going on and had to stop. I'm sorry, I really wanted to like this one and it started off really well. It just lost me along the way. Maybe next time.

The narrators did great, there was no issue there!