5 years ago Ryan took a blow to the head while being yanked from his car hearing his girlfriend Ali scream never to be heard from again. After being a suspect in her disappearance, Ryan moves away and goes to law school. While on vacation in Europe he sees the man who pulled him from the car around the same time Ali's car is found in a lake.

Dare I say this Finlay has surpassed Riley Sager for me as my new go to summer thriller. Other than the Night Shift this has been my favorite of Finlay's. Fast paced, interesting premise, a bit over the top but done in a way that I still find believable. This one would be good for fans of Harlan Coben.

Thanks NetGalley for a copy of this book to review. This is a great book. Alison and Ryan are young lovers intent on losing their virginity. They are parked on Lovers’ Lane when a man, missing his pinkie fingers on both hands, hits Ryan on the head and abducts Alison. Fast forward five years and Ryan is in law school and on a school trip to Italy. Alison is still missing, but is she dead? Why does Ryan see Pinkie Man? What does Sean O’Leary have to do with any of this? This would make a great beach read. It’s fast, not too involved, and easy to see whodunnit. Pack it in your beach bag. Thank me later

A cover up that leads to a thrilling game of cat and mouse. This book is full of jaw dropping twist and is an addicting fast paced read. I couldn't put this one down. Thank you Netgalley and and St. Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for my review.

While glancing at other reviews for If Something Happens to Me, I have come to see that I am an outlier. I can definitely see why others enjoyed the book: it's fast-paced and full of twists and turns.

For me, there was a bit too much going on. At the beginning, I was quite confused as to how seemingly 3 separate characters would be intertwined. It felt overly complex to me, almost as though the author had two separate book ideas that they decided to merge into one. The ending also wrapped up super quickly. Which isn't inherently bad, but I felt like it could have been paced better.

The book does require quite a bit of suspension of belief. It's very unrealistic, which stopped me from loving the story. But if you are able to excuse that aspect, I think you'll enjoy it.

Overall a very entertaining book, it just wasn't a home run for me.

So I've really enjoyed some of Alex Finlay's other books, but this one didn't quite do it for me. It jumped between a lot of characters and the twists were not super exciting.

★ 3 stars.

I recently finished reading "If Something Happens to Me" by Alex Finlay, and it was quite a journey. The story revolves around Ryan Richardson, who has been haunted by a traumatic night for the past five years. The night his girlfriend, Ali, was taken, and he was left with a crushing blow to the head. Despite the suspicion hanging over him, Ryan manages to rebuild his life, changing his last name and attending law school.

The real twist comes when Ryan, on a summer trip to Italy, learns that Ali's car has been found submerged in a lake with two dead men and a cryptic note inside. This discovery sets off a chain of events that takes Ryan across Europe, desperately searching for answers and facing the man who has haunted his dreams.

Finlay certainly knows how to craft a suspenseful narrative with fast-paced, short chapters that keep the pages turning. The likeable characters, especially Ryan, who is easy to root for, are definite highlights. However, the mafia subplot didn’t resonate with me and detracted from my overall enjoyment. This is likely a personal preference, as I lean more towards psychological thrillers. While the prologue was incredibly gripping and set high expectations, I found the middle section of the book to be slower than I usually prefer. Despite the numerous action scenes and twists, I struggled to stay fully engaged.

Overall, "If Something Happens to Me" was a good read with some memorable moments. The ending was well-crafted and tied up loose ends satisfactorily. If you enjoy a mix of action, suspense, and a touch of mafia drama, this book will surely satisfy your thriller cravings. As for me, while I didn’t love it, I found enough to appreciate and would consider reading more of Finlay’s work.

Thank you NetGalley for the free ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!

I love the previous work of this author. This book however just wasn’t one for me. This book has a lot of characters to keep up with that made things very confusing at times. This was more a mob/crime boss type revenge story. So if that’s your thing this you will probably enjoy this. It was also kinda slow for me. I love this author’s work and will continue to grab up his books where I can!

I've been an Alex Finlay fan since the beginning and this book did not disappoint! I loved the way it was written, and it really kept me on my toes. I could not put this down! I loved the twists and turns, and honestly it was just a thrill. So perfectly thought out! I 100% recommend this one!

When Alison Lane goes missing in Kansas and her boyfriend Ryan’s life is turned upside down, he’s forced to change his name and start over. But when new evidence is uncovered and everyone begins to question whether Alison is actually missing, Ryan must decide what to do. And when new Deputy Sheriff Poppy McGee starts to make connections, it becomes clear that there is more to the story. A strong story with a twist in the middle that changes the readers perspective!

So many characters and so much going on. Almost hard to keep track of it all. Definitely not what I was expecting based on this author's previous work that I've read. The premise was good, but it went in a direction that didn't appeal to me. The character development and details were lacking, especially at the end. I just never really got into it. Recommended for those who like mostly fast paced, crime boss/Godfather type revenge stories.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this eARC.

Alex Finlay is a great storyteller and in his newest book If Something Happens to Me helped seal that deal even more.

This book was a wild ride. So go in blind, buckle up and enjoy this ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Short cliffhanger chapters will have you binge reading this in one sitting. Be prepare to journey from Italy to France and even to Kansas and so many other places in between. This book will definitely check off lots of places around the world for you. Oh the adventures you’ll go!! Absolutely can’t wait to see what this author writes next!

A huge thank you to NetGalley, St Martin Press and Macmillan Audio for this ARC & ALC in exchange for my honest review. 4 thrilling stars! The narration was perfect and kept me totally mesmerized! Highly recommend if you love fast pace thrillers, podcast and true crime and a full cast audio! Chefs Kiss!!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the review copy.

I liked but didn’t love it. It was interesting though confusing for me at first.

Rating: 3/5

3.5 stars

If you’re looking for a thriller with lots of twists and turns, If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay overflows with them!

This book is more thriller than mystery because of its unrelenting pace and non stop action throughout. There never was a dull moment! I could defiantly see this being turned into a movie.

For me though, it felt just a bit shallow in character development. The plot was fun and kept you guessing, but besides the main detective character, Poppy McGee,it felt like the other characters were there just to advance the plot. While I know thrillers aren’t written to be character studies, the lack of strong characters did leave me not caring as much about the outcome as I would have hoped.

Still, if you’re in the mood for a fast-paced thriller that reads quickly and has lots of twists and turns, I’d give this book a try!

*Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the digital arc. All opinions are my own.

Really late to this but I liked this one! Alex Finlay is quickly becoming a must-buy for me, I find their mysteries always very engaging.

Alex is back with this book. I've enjoyed all of his books but but the Night Shift is definitely my favorite. Now, I can add If Something Happens to Me to suggestions l. I really enjoyed it and was just waiting to see how it played out. It didn't disappoint.

Twisty beyond all expectation (and belief) this thriller features mob bosses, murderous teenagers, and some truly horrific bullying. Definitely stretched the boundaries of my suspension of disbelief, but it's an original take in a genre that is so flooded with sheer shock value twists that seeing all the threads actually come together was immensely satisfying.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

I adored Alex Finlay’s What Have We Done last year. If Something Happens To Me thrilled me just as much and I’m so excited to recommend this thriller to my suspense loving friends!

Young couple Ryan and Ali are off on a romantic evening when Ryan is pulled from the car. He remembers nothing after that. Ali and her car disappear. Ryan is never formally charged, but in a small town suspicion is thick and damning. He changes his name, leaves town, goes to law school, and tries to move forward. Five years later Ryan is in Italy with friends when Ali’s car is found…and someone has found him.

Be patient. Finlay spends some time laying groundwork meticulously weaving this story and it takes a while for things to come together. Storylines from past, present, and various players seem unrelated for a while…until they’re not. The payoff is excellent. I read this in ebook as well as listened on audiobook. The narrators, Helen Laser, John Pirhalla, and Paul Dateh, are all outstanding, and really elevate the experience. I highly recommend the dual print/ebook audiobook experience. It means you never have to leave your story behind and can get more reading in each day!

I received review copies from the publisher Minator Books and Macmillan Audio.

This pains me to say but thus book unfortunately was not my favorite. One of my favorite things about Alex's writing is that it always seems plausible. This to me just did not. While I loved the writing style and the multi POV, I just couldn't get behind the plot or the story as a whole. This will not sway me as an Alex Finlay fan and I can't wait to see what else he has in store.

If your looking for a very quick stay up all night read then this book is for you! Holy Cow! This author takes you on a very twisty journey thru past and present. What happened to Allison Lane? Was she murdered, kidnapped .. you need to read to find out because nothing is as it seems in the book. I absolutely loved the back and forth from past and present with multiple view points. Excellent book! Definitely would recommend and plan on flipping pages all night! Loved !!!

If Something Happens to me is a story about Ryan Richardson and Alison Lane. They were highschool lovers and while hanging out at the “lover’s lane” a known secluded spot where couples parked to hang out, Alison was abducted and Ryan woke up without any remembrance of the incident. Police investigations went cold, Ryan was the prime suspect but was never charged. The question is; what happened that night and where did Alison go?

I have enjoyed Alex Finlay’s writing before! This however is probably the one that I can say is not a favorite. There were too many people all at once and thats on me for not grasping their presence right away. It was chaotic and it made it hard for me to follow. Did I rush? Yes I did because I want it to be over. The thriller and suspense was there and the twist were impactful. Maybe the book and I did not connect this time but Alex Finlay still is autobuy!