This may have been the fastest I've finished an audiobook ever. It took me less than 24 hours to read/listen.

It is told from multiple point of views, well that isn't exactly right. A better explanation is there multiple stories taking place with distinct voices and locations. There is a lot going on in the book, the first few chapters were kind of confusing but it doesn't take long at all for the pieces to start falling together. There were lots of unpredictable twist. I will admit, you do have to suspend your belief for some of it because there is no way most of this could happen so smoothly in real life.

Obviously, I loved this book! It is my 4th Alex Finlay book I've read and this one is my favorite. He has a distinct style of writing that I can't remember reading before from another author. Highly recommend. Thank you Netgalley & the publisher for this ARC. These are my honest opinions.

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!

Alex Finley does it again! This was a great story that was original and had a great twist about halfway through. I really liked the narrator of this audiobook - I felt engaged and couldn’t stop listening. Overall I’d recommend to any other Alex Finley fans!

2.5 Stars

I...uh. Have no idea wtf really went on in this story. There was a ton of characters, too many in my opinion for a thriller. The story takes place in 4 different cities and from 4 different POV's and it made it hard to keep up with.

I felt like it lacked some detail and was a little far fetched, the ending was a bit rushed.

I may have very well liked this more and kept up better if I read it on kindle and not listed to the audiobook while multitasking - but that's no excuse for the issues that I had. I feel like anything you read on kindle you should be able to listen to on audio - unless it's a narrator issue and that wasn't a problem here.

I'm a little disappointed considering I've seen such high ratings in my feed. Oh well, on to the next one.



Many Thanks to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio and Alex Finlay for the complementary audio advanced copy in exchange for my honest review 💐💖

Loved the multiple POVs and how the story tied together. The story was a bit slower than I generally like but overall it was a really good book. Thanks to NetGalley for the chance to review!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
What a great book! All three narrators did an amazing job.
I loved the three separate plots that I knew would eventually all merge together and match up.
I loved the characters. Once I started this audiobook I couldn’t stop listening and finished it in two days.
Alex Finlay is a great author and this book is another hit that did not disappoint.
I always think that these books with multiple POV or timelines are even better as audiobooks too.

Alex Finlay has done it again. This one had me enthralled from the start and held me captive until the end. There was so much going on, but I never felt like it was too much. It was a very intense read and had me on the edge of my seat. I read this book in one sitting because I couldn't put it down.

This story follows 3 primary narrators: Ryan, who was once accused of his girlfriend's murder, but is now on a law school trip to Italy; Poppy, a young war vet that has returned home to Kansas to work as a Deputy Sheriff; and Shane, who is the head of a major crime syndicate in Philadelphia. The way these characters' stories are interwoven really pulls you in. At first you may not know what one has to do with the other, but the revelations will come. So many twists and turns. This is what a thriller should be: full of action, suspense, tension, & mystery.

TW: Suicide. Kidnapping. Violence. Murder.

This is my first book by Alex Finlay and I inhaled it. Like... could not put it down, SO good. I will say, I figured out what was going on by about the midway point, but it didn't stop me from enjoying it any less. I listened to this book, and the narration was wonderful! This will not be my last Alex Finlay book, I look forward to listening and reading others!

Thank you to NetGalley and the Author for this advance listener copy in exchange for my honest review.

Another great book from Finlay! When the book starts there are four distinct storylines, and multiple voices narrating perfectly throughout the audio. Storylines that make the reader unsure of how they are going to connect, but connect they do with a nice twist!
Five years ago, Ryan was pulled from a car and struck on the head and his girlfriend, Ali, and the car disappeared. With suspicion surrounding Ryan, his life has forever changed, but he still can’t get past that night.
Poppy has just returned to her hometown in Kansas as a deputy sheriff. She’s about to embark on a case that could end her career and her life before she even gets her feet off the ground.
Shane is the head of a major crime syndicate in Philadelphia and he is out for blood. Trying to right a wrong that has torn his family apart.
Michael and his fourteen year old daughter, Taylor, are on the run, but are they safe?
When Ali’s car is found, the story takes off, so buckle up and enjoy the ride!
As a joint read/listen, I’d like you to thank Minotaur Books, McMillan Audio and NetGalley for an ARC and ALC of this book.

This one was middle of the road for me. I loved that it was fast paced because of the short chapters, and had multiple settings. But, I didn't love the multiple POVS and characters....I got confused on who was who, and I actually stopped reading this book for two weeks before picking it back up. I think, overall, I just didn't love the mobster/mafia theme of this one. I thought it was a bit silly to me, but I don't normally like books involving mobsters...although, I do love a good mobster movie. Also, the plot twist was not very exciting.

This is my first Alex Finlay book, and I think people who have read him before will probably enjoy it. If you love the mafia trope, you would enjoy this too. I will still read another book from this author since I think the meat of the book just wasn't for me.

Thank you NetGalley for my digital copy.

I loved this book! It was fast paced, twisty, and an all around good story. I was invested in the storylines. I liked following the characters throughout the years with the flashbacks. Would recommend this to friends and family.

Rating: 5 stars! (I would give more if I could!!)

I have always had my eye on Alex Finlay and finally got my hands on an ARC copy of If Something Happens to Me. The storycontains multiple POVs that captured me right away! Seeing the various characters POVs on the decisions that were made throughout the book had me flying through the book. The different narrators for each character kept me engaged. The voice acting on this was top knotch!

Cannot recommend giving this one a read enough!

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ARC Audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

I’ve read everything Alex Finley has put out and this might be my favorite. There were several story lines taking place but the way they came together was so cool. Perfect length, great ending, *chefs kiss*

4 stars

Alex Finlay has does it again, but audiobook listeners beware: you will get great narration, but you need to focus. There are a lot of characters and a lot of details to pay attention to here.

One woman's disappearance impacts the trajectory of multiple characters, and since unraveling the mystery is the best part, I'll keep any further discussion of events quiet. What I will add is that it is a lot of fun to put the pieces together through various characters' perspectives, details, and revelations. Full disclosure, I did have to restart this one after realizing I must have missed some key information during my casual first listening attempt. This isn't the kind of thriller/mystery listeners should plan to engage with passively.

I really enjoy Finlay's work, and this most recent book is no exception. Added props for a quick read which - at this time of year - especially has its place on a beach or at a pool near you.

Oh, and I recommend the audiobook when and where accessible. The narrators add a lot to the experience.

I was instantly pulled into this story and my attention never waivered! I will absolutely recommend this title to fans of Lucy Foley and Karin Slaughter. It was everything a thriller should be! Thank you for the advanced copy.

A fun popcorn thriller. There is a lot of action and traveling all over the globe. I thought this was a fun story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this audio ARC.

I was so excited to listen to this one after seeing so many rave reviews. I listened to it in one day. It was definitely fast paced and exciting. Unfortunately, I ultimately wasn’t very impressed.

The main characters, Poppy and Ryan, seemed much older than early twenties. It didn’t seem realistic that the books’ characters in that age range all seemed so mature.

For the first half of the book there seems to be two different stories being told. I was intrigued to see how it tied together, but once things started coming together it all seemed too far reached. On top of that I don’t think that these specific characters would have actually figured it all out. It was like when it was time for the characters to know a big piece of information they just instantly knew the information with little to no effort. (Ex: Ryan breaking the code and his friends [I didn’t even realized he liked anyone from that group-let alone they were a friend group] just amazingly pin dropped a few possible locations where the person would be…).

I’m glad so many people have enjoyed this one, but, like any book, it won’t be for everyone.

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Pub Date May 28 2024

Great book. Full of drama and intrigue. Definitely a page turner that keeps you on the edge of your seat. I finished the book in one day. Thank you so much for the advanced copy. Just when you’ve guess what happened or what’s going to happen, the author throws you a bone and points you in a different direction. The story contained all of the elements of a good novel. It had teenage love, murder, mystery the mob, bullying and revenge. The story was told in two time frames which really tied everything together in a neat bow. I just love this author writing still and have read other books from this author. I highly recommend this book!!

If Something Happens to Me is a brilliant thriller! The fast pace and intriguing storylines led me to binge listen to the audio in less than 24 hours. This story follows a law school student whose girlfriend was abducted in high school, a small town deputy sheriff new to her job, and a mobster. Despite following three POVs, I never felt confused about characters or timelines, and I really enjoyed how they intertwined.

The narration was incredible, and I loved that there were three narrators for the three POVs.

Highly recommend for fans of fast paced, multi POV thrillers!

I received an ALC from Macmillan Audio in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this one!
As a warning, you may need to get out your notepad to keep track of all the characters.

There are two storylines in this one that eventually merge together. There’s Ryan, who experienced a horrific crime 5 years earlier when his high school girlfriend was abducted. The other storyline involves a mob boss whose son is being bullied at school.

This is a fantastic, fast paced thriller that you can easily read in one sitting.

There are multiple narrators used in the audiobook, which I love.

Definitely put this in your TBR piles!

Thanks to the author, NetGalley, and MacMillan Audio for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.