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You Can Run by Rebecca Zanetti Narrator: Amy Landon
Series: Laurel Snow #1
Published by Tantor Audio on March 29, 2022
Genres: Mystery, Thriller
Length: 10 hours, 7 minutes
Format: Audiobook
Source: Publisher
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Laurel Snow wouldn’t call hunting a serial killer a vacation, but with a pile of dead bodies unearthed near her Genesis Valley, WA, hometown, she’ll take what she can get. Yet something about this case stirs her in unexpected ways. Like the startling connection she feels to Dr. Abigail Caine, a fiercely intelligent witness with a disturbing knack for making Laurel feel like she has something on her. Then there’s Laurel’s attraction to Huck Rivers, the fish and wildlife officer guiding her to the crime scene - and into the wilderness....
A former soldier and a trained sniper, Huck’s thirst for blood is rivaled only by his fierce pursuit of Laurel. He’s been burned by love, wounded by the government, and betrayed before, and to say he has trust issues is the ultimate understatement .
I enjoy a good romantic suspense with some police procedural and romantic elements. You Can Run has all those and sets up the world for the Laurel Snow series.
Laurel is an experienced FBI agent who consults primarily on serial killer cases. She comes back to her hometown where her mother lives, as her mother is worried about her uncle Carl. Laurel investigates a serial killer case with the fish and wildlife officers. Huck Rivers is put in charge of the task force, along with his dog, and they work as partners. He works in Search & Rescue and knows the area well. She also gets an agent from the Portland office and hires a single mom, Kate, to assist her. The local sheriff is a dick, hence the federal task force.
Laurel is a prodigy having gone to college at 11, so she’s young for her role. Her work follows mostly normal procedures but in a small town area, she keeps getting tangled up with suspects where she has a personal connection like her uncle Carl, or even Huck . There are a few things which seem unrealistic but mostly I could overlook them.
Laurel goes through many personal changes in this story including learning about her father who she never knew, and other family. She gets to know more people locally since she moved away at age 11. The investigation allows her to stay in town and spend more time with her mother.
The case is gruesome, having many victims. At first, it appears they are mostly prostitutes from the cities like Portland and Seattle. The women are all blond and mostly in their twenties. They have found ~10 bodies from the past two years. Our point of view is primarily Laurel, but we get a bit of the killer. Neither Laurel or I figured out the killer until the very end although there are many suspects. Laurel is in a lot of danger as the killer plays games with her and tries to kill her, as she works the case. I look forward to You Can Hide in November 2022.
Narration:
Amy Landon is a narrator I know and enjoy. I thought her voices worked well for Laurel and the other characters. There was distinction between character’s voices. I was able to listen comfortably at my usual 1.5x speed.
Listen to a clip: HERE
About Amy Landon
Amy Landon is a classically trained actress with numerous off-Broadway, film, and television credits. Her voice can also be heard on many television and radio commercials. She has an easy facility with dialects, which she also coaches and teaches, and she is happy to find her lifelong obsession with books is matching up with her acting and vocal work.
About Rebecca Zanetti
New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner – only to culminate it all in stories about Alpha males and the women who claim them. She is a member of RWA, has won awards for her works throughout the industry, and has a journalism degree with a poly sci emphasis from Pepperdine University as well as a Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho.
Growing up amid the glorious backdrops and winter wonderlands of the Pacific Northwest has given Rebecca fantastic scenery and adventures to weave into her stories. She resides in the wild north with her husband, children, and extended family who inspire her every day-or at the very least give her plenty of characters to write about.
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I read all types of books but my favorites are urban fantasy and romantic suspense.I like some romance and some action / adventure / mystery in everything.I like sex in my books but please, only between TWO people.Intimate conversation is equally important to the sex in a book.It lets me see the characters.The other thing I enjoy is humor.
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Now I’m wishing I hadn’t given this a pass. Excellent review, Anne💜 I like the sound of this one.
I enjoyed it and I do like this author. There are so many choices; we can’t take them all.
I’ve had my eye on this one and hope my library gets it. I love her suspenses with paranormal or sci-fi elements so I doubt not I’ll enjoy the straight up thrillers.
yes I love this genre but you are right it’s different from here as she usually has paranormal elements. She does have some sciencey features in the characters though.
I have really been enjoying Rebecca Zanetti’s books lately. I am getting ready to start the Scorpius Syndrome series but I might have to try this one soon.
I haven’t read Scorpius Syndrome but I like all the series I have read except for the Anna Albertini or whatever that one was. I really enjoyed this one and it is the start of a new series.
I do enjoy a mystery that I can’t figure out until the end!! Terrific review!
Thanks Wendy. There were too many possible villains!
I almost requested this one and wish I had now. It sounds really good!
There is always the library. It’s the first in the series so you should have time to catch up before the next one.
I love a good romantic suspense novel, too, and Rebecca Zanetti writes some fun ones. 🙂
I am normally a big fan of her books. I think this is a good start to a new series.
I enjoyed this one. Glad the audiobook was good too.
yes I’ve enjoyed this narrator before.
I’ve enjoyed Rebecca Zanetti’s romantic suspense in the past. I’m not sure if I’ve listened to Amy Landon, but it sounds like a good combination. I’ll see if they have a copy at my library.
I hope you enjoy it!
I loved this book.
I enjoyed it too.