With so many bestselling mystery and thriller writers, it has to be hard to establish yourself in the genres as a debut author. Alex Finlay, however, will not have that problem. They have written a strong debut! I can easily see Every Last Fear becoming a fan favorite (especially on bookstagram!).
Finlay’s novel explores every parent’s worst nightmare: that horrifying moment when a child is wrongfully accused (and convicted) of a crime. Through unconventional storytelling (nonlinear timeline, mixed media, and multiple POVs), Finlay unspools the tragedy of the Pines family. I love that readers get to experience almost every family member’s thoughts and feelings about Danny’s imprisonment and how it affects their lives. The story is so well-written that I was not able to solve the mystery until right before the “big reveal.” I cannot wait to see what Finlay writes next!
Finlay’s novel explores every parent’s worst nightmare: that horrifying moment when a child is wrongfully accused (and convicted) of a crime. Through unconventional storytelling (nonlinear timeline, mixed media, and multiple POVs), Finlay unspools the tragedy of the Pines family. I love that readers get to experience almost every family member’s thoughts and feelings about Danny’s imprisonment and how it affects their lives. The story is so well-written that I was not able to solve the mystery until right before the “big reveal.” I cannot wait to see what Finlay writes next!