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You Can Hide by Rebecca Zanetti Narrator: Amy Landon
Series: Laurel Snow #2
Published by Tantor Audio, Zebra on November 29, 2022
Genres: Mystery, Thriller
Pages: 400
Length: 9 hours, 50 minutes
Format: Audiobook, eARC
Source: NetGalley, Publisher
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Set against the atmospheric backdrop of rural Pacific Northwest, New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti’s thrilling suspense series follows FBI Special Agent Laurel Snow as she strives to navigate her complicated family life when her newly discovered sociopathic half-sister becomes the target of a dangerous killer. The Blacklist meets The Profiler meets Justified in this fast, page-turning thriller that will have readers guessing until the very end!
What do you do when a sociopath loves you? Rising star FBI profiler Laurel Snow is about to find out …
Calling Laurel Snow’s relationship with her newly discovered half-sister challenging is an understatement. Not only does Laurel suspect Abigail is behind the mysterious disappearance of their father, but her erratic behavior also makes life in Laurel’s small hometown interesting, to say the least. Still, when Abigail claims someone is now out to kill her, Laurel’s instinct to protect her sister goes into overdrive. Then things get even more dicey as dead bodies start turning up in the icy waters of the Sauk River and there’s only one connection among them: Abigail . . .
Having Fish and Wildlife Captain Huck Rivers bringing in those bodies with his dive team only complicates matters. Huck is as impulsive and fiery as Laurel is coolly analytical, which makes their alliance risky at best. But standing up to such a demonically brilliant killer is going to take all the help Laurel can get. Because Laurel’s attempt to save her troubled sister’s life might cost her own .
I was happy to continue the Laurel Snow series. The series is best read in order because of the career and personal developments. I like Laurel and she works so hard. The romance isn’t settled but she and Huck are definitely interested in each other. Sadly, her half sister Abigail is doing everything she can to butt into Laurel’s life.
A new serial killer is on the scene for You Can Hide. There are too many suspects and the team of Huck and Laurel struggle to narrow it down, but more women are dying. The local sheriff continues to be a dick, hence the federal task force. Then the annoyance of an old flame of Huck’s, who is a reporter, only makes things worse.
Laurel started her team with Walter from another office, and Kate, a single mom, in the previous book. Now she gets Nester who is a computer whiz and new agent. Her team continues to grow and she considers now whether she wants to make this town her office going forward. Her mother is here and she likes her team.
While the collection of evidence and narrowing of suspects continues, not only are women dying, but the team is suffering injuries. Laurel takes this hard but Huck supports her emotionally.
The women dying are all professionals with doctorates, who are divorced. It is sad to see this happen. Our point of view is primarily Laurel, but we get a bit of the killer. The killer is a shocking twist and I didn’t figure it out, but that’s normal. I do enjoy the smart police work and the mystery as they work the case. I will be happy to read more because there is more to develop with her team and personal relationships.
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.
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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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I’ve got this series on my TBR list. I really like Zanetti’s other books. 😀
yes that’s how I started this series. It looked good and I’m enjoying it.
I’ve not tried her non-paranormal thrillers yet, but this series does sound fab.
I do really like it. I’ve done a bit of each of her series types.
I like Amy’s narrations and am glad to hear she brought voice to Laurel and the others. Wonderful review!
Thanks Kimberly. I’ve enjoyed Amy in the past and several of Zanetti’s series.
This sounds really good! I am definitely going to have to check out this series.
Romantic suspense is a go to for me. This is higher on the action/ investigation and a bit lower on the romance but that’s fine for me.
I like that you couldn’t figure out the killer until the end. Nice review, Anne
Thank you Wendy. I will say it is not often I figure out the killer / villain though. I don’t try mostly.
This is another author I’ve been wanting to try for a while now. FBI profilers always fascinate me so this sounds like a series I would love.
Maybe although I’m not sure the focus is on profiling exactly. The investigations follow good regular police procedures. But there’s plenty of action and strong supporting story in family / friends / romance.
I’m so used to Zanetti’s stories having paranormal elements so this one seems different. Are you enjoying the series? Got me rethinking it. Excellent review, Anne💜
Thank you Jonetta. I am enjoying this one. No it does NOT have paranormal, although the main character is very smart a variation on Amos Decker. Romance is background story.
Oooh! This sounds good.
I really enjoyed it Carole
Good review – somebody mentioned a paranormal series by her. Would you recommend I start there, or with this series? In a way I’m intrigued by the paranormal since a FBI agent tracking killers isn’t particularly new but I haven’t read much paranormal…..hmmm.
I’ve enjoyed both. I liked the Sin Bros series, and Blood Brothers which have mild scifi aspects and are related series. I also enjoyed Deep Ops. I haven’t read the more paranormal ones. I disliked the Anna Albertini contemporary romance ones. This series is unrelated to others and with only 2 books in, is an easy start. Otherwise I would start with the Sin Brothers.
I loved the first book. Laurel is such a different type of heroine than I’ve read from the author and I like seeing Ms. Zanetti’s range as an author. It’s like she’s got a whole bag of tricks we haven’t seen yet!
I’m really enjoying this one. It’s closer in style to Deep Ops than her paranormal series I think.
I recently finished this, and I just love this series. It has some unexpected parts to it.
yes Role, it is high action and not predictable.
I like the sound of this series. I’ve read Zanetti before and enjoyed her. I’ll look and see if they have the audios at my library or KU. Great review, Anne!
Thank you Rachel. I’m enjoying the characters and mystery with the romance on the slow back burner.
This author is one I’m really hoping read in 2023. This series looks so good and I love that there is character and professional development.
I really enjoy this author and have read several of her series, but not all. I am really liking this new series though.