It's possible:
* The name is misspelled: Double-check the spelling and try searching again.
* The author is less well-known: Try searching for "Ian Finlay" or "F. Finlay" to see if you can find any results.
* The author uses a different name: It's possible that the author publishes under a pseudonym or uses a different name for their work.
Can you provide any further information about this author, such as the genre they write in or any books you know they have written? This could help me narrow down the search.