This book was full of twists and turns I never expected. The character development was great and the author sets the scene very well for every situation. This was a good read and I give it 4/5 stars just because the beginning was a little slow. After it picked up, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who likes a slow-burn, medium paced thriller.

I was first introduced to Alex Finlay with The Night Shift which was the biggest surprise and one of my favorite books I read in 2022. Then we get What Have We Done and while I enjoyed it, I didn't rate it as high as The Night Shift. Then I see his next book in NetGalley and I don't hesitate to request it because I know it's going to be good. I was NOT wrong! The first part of the book is told from the POV of three characters: Poppy, Ryan, and Shane. Each character gets a short chapter and many supporting characters but there is no issue with confusing them and who their main character association is. They all are very distinct and by the time you finish part one, you are trying to decide how all these characters are going to come together. Then buckle in because Part Two hits and you begin to see the intertwining but how this will end? That's for you to read, enjoy, and find out! I like a thriller/mystery with lots of moving parts and then watching them all come together in a bang at the end but also leaves me with questions. Like there could be a sequel but I think I'd rather just imagine how their lives continued on myself. All in all, this was a great read and I especially want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur Books for an advance copy to read and enjoy.

Alex Finlay is back with a thriller that spans multiple countries, follows multiple POVs, and delivers multiple smart twists!

Ryan Richardson changed his name after his girlfriend Ali was abducted on their date in high school and everyone decided he was the killer. Five years later, he’s on a European trip through his law school when Ali’s missing car is found in a lake back home.

At the same time, new deputy Poppy McGee starts digging into the case and finds startling connections to people in their small town in Kansas.

As more clues are revealed, a third perspective starts to fit into the complicated story behind Ali’s disappearance.

I devoured this book with its short, snappy chapters, and almost spy-thriller feel in its global setting. Fans of action packed, intricately connected perspectives will love this one!

I don’t even have the words for this book!! From literally chapter one, I could NOT put this book down. I enjoyed reading this so much. Thank you NetGalley for the early release read!! One of the best written books I’ve read in awhile.

Absolutely loved this book! This author was new to me but I will definitely be reaching for more of his novels in the near future. I have read a lot of books there time frame can confuse the reading, this book does a fantastic job will needing the readers interest but also keep them on track so that time frames aren’t confusing. So many twist in this book, and they all made perfect sense and kept the plot flowing perfectly. Highly recommend this book ❤️

This suspense thriller had my attention from the start with its short chapters and multiple POVs. Lots of action with several story lines that eventually are brilliantly woven together. Good versus evil. Young love. Friends going to the ends of the earth to have their friends and their families backs. It was very well written and an enjoyable suspense read that would make an awesome movie.

Thank you @alexfinlayauthor @StMartinsPress @MinotaurBooks and @NetGalley for a free e-ARC. The opinions are mine alone and not biased in any way.

I really enjoyed The Nightshift so I was excited to give this a go. It’s completely different and felt a bit more mature and very well developed. Lots of moving parts that all come together in a smart and interesting way. Likable characters that you can root for. All around a great read that I didn’t want to put down. Highly recommend for suspense fans.

Outlier alert. I really liked the first part of this story, it was a bit over the top but I read it for what it was, a decent popcorn thriller. When I got to the end of part one I wasn’t surprised at all. I saw that twist a mile away. I don’t know if it’s because I’ve read so many thrillers over the years or if it’s because I am so smart.

This book is getting rave reviews everywhere and I can see the appeal but it didn’t work for me for so many reasons. The main one being that once that twist in part one was revealed the story seemed to drag and there were two parts to go still. By that point, I stopped caring what happened to the characters or why. This is my fourth book by Finlay; I loved The Night Shift and Every Last Fear, but this title and What Have We Done I did not so he is two for four with me. I would read him again as I always give three strikes to an author before deciding they’re not for me. I just wish this one had the suspense and momentum of the two books I did like.

This is a two-star book at best in my opinion BUT I am giving it 2.5 for readability and being a page-turner. I can’t round up because this was just too predictable and didn’t wow me. There are plenty of 4 and 5 star reviews for this title so take mine with a grain of salt.

Soooo good!

And man, what a twist. I merely thought we were getting two different stories. But the genius of hidden timelines really caught me off guard. In the best way!

The story line played out really well. Kept me guessing. I assumed some of the outcome, but there were a few surprises.

If Something Happens to Me was my first Alex Finlay book and I loved it! At its core, this was a story about love, loss and friendship, and it really struck a chord with me. I was hooked right from the beginning,
and had to physically force myself to stop reading and go to bed multiple times over. All of the main characters were fantastic, but my personal favorite was Michael Harper. He was smart, moved with intention and was an incredible father. I highly recommend adding this one to your summer reading list!

Read if you like:
✨ Chipotle
✨ Revenge
✨ Bingeable reads
✨ Multiple POV’s

Thank you so much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this ARC!

I couldn't put down Alex Finlay's gripping thriller, 'If Something Happens to Me.' From the very first page, I was drawn into the intense and fast-paced story that kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end.

The novel follows Ryan Richardson, who has spent the past five years haunted by the events of a terrible night when his girlfriend, Ali, was abducted. Despite never being charged, suspicion still lingers over Ryan. But when Ali's car is discovered submerged in a lake, along with a cryptic note in her handwriting, Ryan's world is turned upside down once again.

What follows is a rollercoaster ride of suspense and intrigue as Ryan embarks on a journey to uncover the truth, racing from Italy to the UK to Paris. Along the way, we meet a cast of compelling characters whose lives intersect in unexpected ways, adding layers of complexity to the story.

Finlay's masterful storytelling kept me guessing until the very end, with twist after pulse-pounding twist that left me breathless. I was completely immersed in the world he created, unable to tear myself away until I had uncovered every secret and revelation.

'If Something Happens to Me' is a must-read for fans of thrillers and suspense, and I can't wait to see what Alex Finlay has in store next."

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!

There is so much about Alex Finaly's upcoming novel, If Something Happens to Me, that will draw you in and keep you enthralled through each and every plot twist. The book follows multiple characters ranging from a law student on a trip to Italy with his fellow classmates to a mobster in Philadelphia and an honorably discharged MP starting over as a deputy sheriff in her small hometown in Kansas. Finlay weaves a delicately tangled web which he expertly untangles with plot twists that will hit you before you even see them coming!

Ryan Richardson takes his girlfriend, Alison, to Lovers Lane one night, a storm is moving in but what happens that fateful night will haunt Ryan for years to come. As things heat up between the teenagers, Alison is ripped from the car, Ryan is hit over the head and the only thing Ryan is left with is the sound of her screams because Alison is never seen again. Five years later in Italy Ryan has changed his name, the blame and fallout of that night causing him to become someone else. It's on this trip that Ryan's past comes crashing back in and leaves him questioning everything. This story was fast-paced and riveting. I couldn't put in down because I needed to know what happened. While this was my first book by Alex Finlay it will most certainly not be my last.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copy, all opinions expressed are my own. Check out If Something Happens to Me when it releases May 28, 2024.

I normally don’t like multiple POV books much, but I couldn’t stop reading this one. From page one I was hooked. So many different viewpoints and stories that as you read the book come together to make a fantastic ending. This was my first read from Alex Finlay, but definitely won’t be my last.

This is not a book I would recommend unfortunately. The storyline was okay but it did not keep me engaged, in fact I started checking on my kindle what percentage of the book was still left halfway through which is never a good sign. I felt no real affinity with any of the characters so I did not become emotionally involved which is always the best way to get caught up in a book.

Alex Finlay is quickly becoming one of my go-to authors. All of his books have been great and his newest, If Something Happens to Me, is no exception. It seems like every book I read of his gets better than the last one. This book has different narrators with different stories! At first you wonder how they will come together, but you will soon find out! This was a thrill ride and a fast paced mystery. I could not put this book down. Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for the advanced copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

I would be sure to recommend this twisty thriller. First few chapters were a bit slow, but then it was a fast paced wild ride. Enjoyed the quick chapters and multiple povs. This is a true page turner!
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the earc of this book.
4stars

A slower beginning that quickly turned into a fast paced wild ride! This was a twisty thriller that had my heart pounding the entire time. It has all the elements of a great thriller - action, suspense and tension.

There are three main characters, Poppy, a war vet who is now the debut sheriff of her hometown, Ryan, once accused of murdering his girlfriend, and Shane, the lead of a major mobster gang who is out for revenge. There are also a few other very interesting characters and POVs sprinkled in.

Definitely recommend this bingable thriller!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for a complimentary copy of this book.

Really enjoyed the story and the pacing. Kept my interest and never felt bogged down. Multiple POVs was done well with short chapters. Will be a great summer beach read.

3.5 / 4 ⭐️

This was quick, enjoyable, mysterious, and kept you on the edge of your seat the entire time. I felt like the back and forth places / timelines and POVs made it so that you were always invested to see how it all intertwined together.

I felt the ending was really predictable. I wanted the characters to have more depth - they were very service level and i just wanted more. there are A LOT of characters due to the different times, places and POVs.

It was fun, i liked it but i think it’ll be a book i don’t remember. It was missing something for me to get connected to the characters to push it over the edge.