Alex Finlay Author

“Smart, fast-paced and intense . . . Alex Finlay is a master at creating complex, high-stakes thrillers that are charged with emotion. Readers will love this one.”

—MARY KUBICA, New York Times bestselling author

“Finlay is at the very top of his game—I loved this one and readers will too."

—ASHLEY WINSTEAD, New York Times bestselling author

“A titan in the thriller world.”

—DAVID ELLIS, New York Times bestselling author

“[Parent's Weekend] is a popcorn thriller from ONE OF THE GENRE’S BEST... Fans won't want to miss Finlay’s latest.”

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ABOUT ALEX

Alex Finlay is the bestselling author of several acclaimed novels, including the 2025 instant national bestseller, Parents Weekend. His work regularly appears on best-of-the-year lists and has been translated into twenty-six languages and sold around the world. Alex’s books have been optioned or in development for film and television, including Parents Weekend, which was recently acquired for adaptation to the screen. Alex is the director of the thriller/mystery section of the Leopardi Writing Conference in Italy, and a board member of the PEN/Faulkner Foundation. He lives in Washington, D.C.

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