Devoured If Something Happens to Me! Not sure if it was the thrilling plotline alone or the quick chapters (can we please do more of this in books?!) but I was hooked on this book!

Lots of great characters, lots of plots, and lots of twists. But easy to follow it all.

Add it to your list! I'm off to binge all of Alex's books!

Alex Finlay does it again. This book was pretty good; Thank you netgalley for the read. I had a good time reading this.

I decided to give Finlay another try after DNF'ing his last two books. The reviews for If Something Happens to Me convinced me to request it. The first 20-30% of the story, I was enjoying. Then, when the mafia became involved, I knew that this was just something I was not going to continue to be interested in. I know the blurb for the book says "mobster", but I just did not enjoy reading about the mafia. I did enjoy Ryan's trip abroad and just the whole vibe with that. I think things were so very well described. I honestly think if the mob story wasn't a factor, I would've really enjoyed this. 3 stars

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press( Minotaur Books) for access to this title. All opinions expressed are my own.

This was one of those books that I started reading before bed and immediately had to grab for when I woke up the next morning.

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.

While I am recommending this book, I caution that in the beginning there are a lot of characters with storylines that make you wonder how it will all connect. Be patient. All will be revealed in good time. There will also be times that you may need to suspend belief BUT it's too good of a tale to pass up.



Expected Publication Date 28/05/24
Goodreads Review 21/04/24

This is another 5 star book by this author. I loved it! If Something Happens to Me is a fast paced action packed thriller. I love how Alex Finlay lays everything out and wraps it up. The short chapters keeps the story moving. I can’t wait to handsell this book!

This was a great thriller that I didn’t want to put down. This story had me captivated and I really liked the characters. This was my first book by this author and I look forward to reading more by Alex Finlay. Definitely worth the read.

Alex Finlay dies it again! A story full of twists and turns and action packed! I devoured this book in a day! Definitely a page turned you can't put down!

This book was such a wild ride. It was confusing at first (in the best way) with so many characters and plot lines going on but then suddenly the puzzle pieces start to fit together and you get glimpses of the real plot. Alex Finlay has a great way of bread crumbing clues without it feeling over done and being fed. I enjoyed the tension and trying to figure out how everyone was tied in. The ending was well done and definitely kept my attention to the very end!

Thank you Netgalley for a chance to read this book.

The book's point of view is of multiple characters and places. A deputy sheriff, an accountant, a few mobsters, and tortured young man in Phildelphia, Kansas, and Europe.

If it seems like the storyline would be confusing and messy, that would be incorrect. On the contrary, the author's style actually flows smoothly and clearly.

The story of a young man falsely accused of a crime and the disappearance of a young girl is just the beginning. So much more is involved. There is rampant corruption, ruthless mob actions, staunch loyalties and determination that cause the lives of everyone to change forever.

For me, there was a little too much going on here. I do appreciate the short chapters and the fast pace but I overall didn’t love it. The writing was okay but there was so much going on that it’s hard to find a specific audience to recommend this to

Would recommend for fans of…
✉️ Rizzoli and Isles
✉️ The Departed
✉️ Unsolved Mysteries

Alex Finlay’s last book wasn’t my favorite (too much action, not enough intrigue for my tastes), so I had high expectations for his latest. And I’m happy to share that If Something Happens To Me is 100% worth picking up this year.

This story is told from three POVs: Ryan, a man trying to hide from his past, Poppy, a newly minted sheriff, and Shane, an East Coast mobster. Despite their different lives, all three are brought together when new information about Ryan’s past emerges.

This is one of those titles that is hard to discuss for fear of spoiling something, but If Something Happens To Me is everything I want in a thriller…Quick pacing, fun and exciting locations, and lots of secrets. It perfectly balances the action of Finlay’s previous book, with the procedural elements of his early work, and he does a great job of giving each POV enough time to expand the story, but not allowing any one character to overstay their welcome. He also gets extra points from me for working in a couple of DC references (including Thunder Burger and Bar in Georgetown).

Overall, this is a great popcorn thriller to throw in your beach bag and read outside this summer. It’s entertaining, and isn’t too dark. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking to dip their toes into the mystery/thriller genre.

If Something Happens To Me is out May 28. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5 rounded up)
Thank you, NetGalley for the ARC.

This book was a rollercoaster and I definitely enjoyed the ride!

Ryan Richardson’s life is forever changed when his high school girl is taken and presumed dead. 5 years later and holes start to form in the original case. What does a big-time mobster, an accountant, and a new small-town deputy have in common? You’ll have to read “If Something Happens to Me” to figure it out!

This book has multiple POVs and while at times it really sucked me in, other times I was a little lost/bored (mainly in the first 25-30% of the book). Once things started to pick up, it was hard to put down! The twists and turns in this book lefts me shocked and sometimes allowed me satisfaction as I screamed, “I KNEW IT!” Definitely a fast-paced read (I could have read it in a day but that beginning portion took me a while to get into - I kept putting it off haha). If you love a good crime mystery, give this book a chance!

Like other Finlay books we have multiple POV’s that all come together in the end. I actually enjoyed most of the POV’s, though it did get a bit messy in the middle of the book. The story was a bit unbelievable but it wasn’t too hard to put that aside. Overall it was a good mystery that tied everything together nicely in the end.

Alex Findlay has written some great novels - this is a good one with more of a typical straightforward mystery thriller approach. Standing out with good characters and short snappy chaperd the plot just rolls along. With two timelines, missing teenagers and gangsters fight it out,

This is my new favorite Alex Finlay book, finished this one in record time as I did not want to put it down! There were a couple twists I caught on to, but not until the end. Definitely recommend this one! Thank you for this ARC!

I have read a few Alex Finlay books before this and they all have the same thing: several POV that seem super disconnected, and you can't seem to figure out how they will wind up together, then BAM the proverbial mix drop and it finally makes sense. (This is not a bad thing)

This book was good, interesting, but widely unbelievable. The ending just seemed too easy, too simple, too un real, (but I mean its fiction so there's always some level of disbelief)

Thank you to netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun pallet cleanser thriller. I loved all the different povs. I did not guess the twists. This was the first one by this author me and I enjoyed it. The ending was tied up a little too nicely though

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy! I’ve loved most of Finlay’s books and this was no exception! The characters kept me interested from start to finish and the plot twists kept me guessing. What more can you want in a mystery/thriller? I very much enjoyed it and would recommend! I’ll be looking for the next one for sure.

Wow I really enjoyed this book! Part 1 was written so insanely well; really kept me on the edge of my seat. I will say that part 2 and 3 were a little confusing to me at times, but I still really enjoyed. This book did a really good job of ending each chapter in a cliff hanger, and making you want to keep reading. I read this in one sitting!

Definitely a must read for all thriller lovers this summer!!

I've enjoyed all of Alex Finlay's books, so I jumped at the chance to read his newest one. And I have to say, this is one of his best. If you enjoy fast paced thrillers, with a few twists sprinkled throughout, you must add this one to your TBR list.

Ryan is five years out from the worst night of his life, when his high school girlfriend, Alison, is kidnapped and he's left knocked out cold - and as the number one suspect in her disappearance. He was never charged, but always under a cloud of suspicion, and in an effort to put the past behind him has moved away and changed his name. On a college trip to Italy, his nightmare returns when he sees the man he saw on that awful night and chases after him, through Paris and England.

Meanwhile, Alison's car is found submerged in a lake in Kansas, near the spot she was taken from, and a brand new Sheriff's deputy is assigned to the case. She starts digging and discovers that there are so many mysteries and secrets surrounding it. She is a bulldog that is determined to crack this case, no matter what she discovers in the process. As if that's not enough, other chapters are told from the viewpoints of a mobster in Philadelphia and some of the people in his world. It's difficult to see how all of the different stories will braid together, but I thoroughly enjoyed the ride to find out. It is fast paced, fun, often dark, and I always wanted one more chapter...ok, maybe three more. If only life didn't get in the way, I could have easily read it in one sitting.

This was a thoroughly entertaining read, and I love that I didn't figure everything out ahead of time. One twist had me literally gasping with surprise...but then it also made sense in retrospect. There are quite a few parts near the end that require the suspension of belief, which is the only reason I didn't rate it 5 stars. Still, such a good book, and I can't wait to read whatever Finlay writes next.

4 1/2 stars for this fun read, and a huge thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for allowing me to read an ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.