There are multiple stories happening in this book that don't seem connected. When you figure out how the pieces intertwine it's really amazing. I enjoyed how the book unfolded and each chapter was a different perspective in a different location. Once I reached part 2 I could not put it down and read the rest in one sitting. I would recommend for anyone that likes books with multi-POVs and lots of suspense, secrets and quick chapters.

Thank you Minotaur Books and NetGalley for an early copy. Make sure to check out If Something Happens to Me that comes out May 28, 2024.

Alright, so I just finished reading "If Something Happens to Me" by Alex Finlay, and wow, what a ride! The main guy, Ryan, is all caught up in the mystery of his girlfriend Ali's disappearance. This book took me all over Europe, and the suspense was off the charts. There's this note that pops up, and suddenly Ryan's life is tangled up with a cop in Kansas and a mobster in Philly.

I gotta say, Alex Finlay knows how to tell a story that keeps you glued to the pages. The way the plot unfolds from different angles is super clever, and it kept me guessing the whole time. The action scenes? Top-notch. And the characters felt so real, I was totally invested in their stories.

To sum it up, "If Something Happens to Me" is a killer thriller that's more than just a page-turner—it sticks with you. Alex Finlay really knocked it out of the park with this one, and I'd say it's a must for anyone who digs a good suspense novel. Totally worth the read!

Wow, wow, wow and wow. This book will literally grip you on page 1 with the kidnapping of a young woman who is with her boyfriend on lovers lane in their small town, seamlessly you are taken to the streets of Philadelphia and through the countryside of Tuscany. The way in which Alex Finlay weaves his storylines together is nothing short of incredible. I audibly gasped at one point and could not go to bed until I finished this book, I pulled my first all nighter in years!!! Alex Finlay has a way with words, his storylines are so incredibly thought out and it’s very evident that he thoroughly researches the different locations related to the plot. Hands down this is at the top of the best books I have ever read. I implore you to read all of Alex Finlays other books if you have not already. Five stars across the board!!!!!

"If Something Happens To Me" was an absolutely thrilling read! From start to finish I was pulled into this storyline; it kept me on the edge of seat flipping pages eager to try and solve the mystery right alongside the main characters.

The plot, pacing and characters in this book are so expertly crafted. This storyline spans across multiple countries, time periods and narrators seamlessly. The story is packed full of action, suspense, twists and turns.

I will definitely be recommending this one!

Thank you Alex Finlay, Net Galley and St. Martin's Press-Minotaur Books for providing me with an ARC of this book.

I would read Alex Finlay's grocery list, so thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

Solid book, lots of twists and turns and even when I thought I had it figured out I was surprised again. Really enjoyable!

Alex Finlay’s newest novel is undeniably a page-turner! I read this in nearly one sitting. The short chapters and alternating POVs kept me engaged.

I especially enjoyed Poppy as a character! She was tough, strategic, and smart.

The three POVs seem to be separate pieces, but all come together to form one puzzle in the end. If you’ve read a lot of thrillers, you can probably guess early on how certain aspects play into one another, but it is still very entertaining! I liked seeing how everything played out.

I’m also originally from Kansas, so it’s always fun when a story is set (even just partially) in a place you’re familiar with/have been to, like Leavenworth is for me!

Not even my mini reading slump that I’m currently in could make me put this book down! Still, I’m going with 4 stars because while I really liked this, I wouldn’t call it a new favorite. The Night Shift by Alex Finlay remains my favorite of his, but If Something Happens to Me is my next favorite!

Thanks to Minotaur Books and SMP for giving me access to this!

In Alex Finlay's If Something Happens to Me, readers are immersed in a gripping tale of mystery, revenge, and redemption centered around the haunting disappearance of Ryan Richardson's girlfriend, Alison. Through a multi-perspective narrative that spans continents and years, Finlay weaves a rich tapestry of interconnected lives, propelling the story forward with short, brisk chapters and adrenaline-fueled twists. As Ryan navigates the depths of his own guilt and grief, readers are drawn into a world where the past is never truly buried, and the quest for truth becomes a journey of resilience and hope. Despite minor quibbles with the sheer number of characters and occasional suspension of disbelief, If Something Happens to Me stands as a testament to Finlay's mastery of the thriller genre, leaving readers eagerly anticipating his next masterpiece.

Thank you so much to Minotaur Books for the ARC!

Side note: this may be one of my favorite book covers ever! I mean, look at it!!

FINALLY an actually thrilling thriller! Just like THE NIGHT SHIFT by Alex Finlay, this one had me on the edge of my seat and was non-stop action! If like me, you loved THE NIGHT SHIFT and maybe didn't love WHAT HAVE WE DONE, you need to give this one a shot!!

There was one twist that really got me good! It's so rare that a twist is SO well done and SO satisfying that I literally wanted to applaud Finlay for the way he pulled this one off!

There was a lot going and this required my full attention, which was easy to give because I couldn't look away! I started reading this with a friend and left her in the dust (sorry) because I literally couldn't put it down! Make sure when you plan to start that you carve out a large chunk of time!

Finlay has definitely become an auto-buy author for me and I can't wait to see what he comes up with next! This one will be a huge hit for sure!

This will be available on May 28th!

4.5 stars rounded up for GR

While I'm not typically drawn to stories involving organized crime, this book had me hooked from the first chapter! Told from multiple points of view, I finished this book in a few days. Full of action, twists, and turns, you will not be able to put this down until you find out the truth of what really happened to Allison. I highly reccommend spending the day with If Something Happens to Me ... you will not regret it!

The absolute definition of a popcorn thriller! I could not put this down!! Short thrilling chapters that ended on cliff hangers. Multiple POVs. Twists. International chases. This was SO FUN and so well written! One of the easiest reads I’ve had in a while and I absolutely devoured it. As I was reading, it played out perfectly as a movie in my head… this would do great as an adaptation! Anyways, if you’re looking for a fun, bingeable thriller, this is a must read.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ just for the entertainment factor alone!

Alex Finlay does it again! What a wild ride this thriller was! This book had a missing girl, murder, mobsters and was completely action packed. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough! If you like short chapters, then you will love this one. With 3 different POVs/storylines this book was still so easy to follow. And the author did a great job of seamlessly intertwining all three so they came together for a perfect ending. I’ve read all of Alex Finlays books and this one was definitely in my top!

The premise of this book hooked me fairly quickly. I always enjoy Alex Finlay's work and the twists and turns that come with it. I did not see the end coming at all.

I enjoyed this book from the beginning to the end. I was worried the multiple POVs would get confusing, but it really didn’t. If I didn’t have kids I would have read this on one sitting. I appreciated that the climax happened, and we still got a handful of chapters after, that it didn’t feel rushed, or lacking. highly recommend!

Absolutely loved this one! Page-turning thriller you can’t put down. There’s a jaw-dropping twist I loved and didn’t see coming. Bit of tragedy and heartbreak but also filled with surprises and hope. Satisfying ending. Highly recommend!
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. This is only my second book by Alex Finlay but I’ve realized I need to go back and read his others.
Look for this at the end of May!

This was an awesome page turner, surprises and bombshells kept dropping, and sometimes when you least expected!
Be careful whom you work for or befriend, also whom you trust, sometimes they are wolves in sheep clothing!
We are gifted with so many twist and turns, and then an epilogue, um, not where I usually expect it, but then more surprises!
I loved that we are even surprised at then end!
Now I'm going to be looking for more by Alex Finlay, thank you!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher St. Martin's Press, and was not required to give a positive review.

This was a rollercoaster ride. I was equally wanting to find out how it ended while wanting it to continue. Thank you to Netgalley, St. Martins Press, Minotaur books and the author for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

Oh I really liked this book! I will admit at first I was confused about how all the different point of views were going to merge together, but when it did I was in shock! I loved that this story kept me on my toes the whole time and made me want to keep reading! I loved the thrill of the story and the satisfaction of the ending! It was great read and I would definitely recommend it!

Another hit by Alex Finlay! This one hooks you right away…the prologue tells the story of Ryan and Allison who are saying goodbye to one another other as they leave for college. Ryan is hit over the head, removed from the car, and wakes up to the car and Allison missing.

Five years later the car is finally discovered in a lake with a note inside saying “If something happens to me…” From here all twists begin. Enter some additional points of view and different timelines which made the book even harder to put down. Be ready for an intense roller coaster ride!

𝐁 𝐎 𝐎 𝐊 𝐑 𝐄 𝐕 𝐈 𝐄 𝐖


5⭐️ If Something Happens To Me- Alex Finlay


𝐒𝐘𝐍𝐎𝐏𝐒𝐈𝐒


For the past five years, Ryan Richardson has relived that terrible night. The car door ripping open. The crushing blow to the head. The hands yanking him from the vehicle. His girlfriend Ali’s piercing scream as she is taken.


With no trace of Ali or the car, a cloud of suspicion hangs over Ryan. But with no proof and a good lawyer, he’s never charged, though that doesn’t matter to the podcasters and internet trolls. Now, Ryan has changed his last name, and entered law school. He's put his past behind him.


Until, on a summer trip abroad with his classmates, Ryan gets a call from his father: Ali's car has finally been found, submerged in a lake in his hometown. Inside are two dead men and a cryptic note with five words written on the envelope in Ali’s handwriting: If something happens to me…


As Ryan races around, he has no idea that his salvation may lie with a young sheriff’s deputy in Kansas working her first case, and a mobster in Philadelphia who’s experienced tragedy of his own.




𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒:


WOOOO what a wild ride. This story was refreshing (different than the same old plot) and fast paced, total page turner. With a large cast of main and auxiliary characters I spent the whole book with a mental detective board in my head with strings all over the place trying to figure out how the puzzle pieces fit together.


I really enjoyed the background of the mob-plot, I’ve always been interested in stories about that sort of dynamic. Combined with the police force, day to day plot this book was a winner for me. The complexity of the backgrounds, plot and character that the author was able to shove into this book was impressive.


Told from several distinct, compelling characters whose paths intersect, detonating into a story of twist after pulse-pounding twist.


THANK YOU to netgally, Alex Finaly, St Martins Press, and Minotaur books for the ARC! Keep an eye out for this one set to be published in May 2024!



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I love thrillers that keep me wondering how all the characters will come together. This is definitely one of those thrillers that pulls you in from the first chapter, and then throws a lot of twists at you. Alex Finlay does a phenomenal job with the characters in this book, they were well-developed and had a lot of depth to them.

Each POV gave us a different perspective of the mystery surrounding the characters - mainly we have Poppy McGee, a brand-new detective in Leavenworth, Kansas; Ryan, a law student on a trip with his cohort in Italy; and O'Leary and Michael who are part of a crime syndicate on the east coast.

It was such a fast-paced thriller I whipped through it in about a day; it was really hard to put down! It is probably one of his best books yet.