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You Can Scream by Rebecca Zanetti Narrator: Amy Landon
Series: Laurel Snow #5
Published by Kensington Books, Tantor Audio on December 16, 2025, audio Jan 20, 2026
Genres: Mystery, Thriller
Pages: 320
Length: 10 hours, minutes
Format: Audiobook, eARC
Source: NetGalley, Publisher
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Laurel’s family was never simple—but her half-sister, Abigail, a brilliant, unpredictable psychopath, just made it lethal. Accused of murdering their father, a man she always called a monster, Abigail claims self-defense. As the trial unfolds and long-buried family secrets explode into headlines across Washington State, Laurel’s hard-won privacy is shattered. And the nightmare is just beginning.
Even as Abigail’s trial consumes public attention, new dangers close in as the murder of a prominent scientist and the illegal poaching of a rare Pacific plant point to something insidious. Laurel turns to Washington Fish and Wildlife captain Huck Rivers, her partner in work and life, for help. But the deeper they dig, the more the case seems to echo the chaos unraveling Laurel’s world.
With danger tightening around her, Laurel faces an impossible choice: trust Abigail in one crucial, treacherous alliance, or risk losing everything. Her career, her relationships, even her life hang in the balance. The clock is ticking—and if the threat breaks loose, nothing will be fast enough to stop it.
I was eager to see what would happen in the Laurel Snow series after the many events in You Can Kill. I would not start in the middle of the series; I would read these in order for both the personal relationships and the mystery plots. We start with Laurel and Huck briefly on vacation before the next deluge of cases.
Abigail will be on trial for killing her father, Zeke. She’s aligned herself with an FBI agent Norris and a lawyer Drexler. Sadly, she is out on bail to continue her evil deeds. When she goes to court for a hearing, someone does take a shot at her.
There is a new case around a pharmaceutical company who has many employees die from a variety of causes. Viv, Kate’s daughter, is working there as an intern. Then there is Walter’s brother Tyler, who is a podcaster of conspiracy theories, who goes missing. There are a bunch of yew trees cut down. The sniper who shot at Abigail continues to take shots. They begin to wonder if Laurel is the intended target.
Laurel and her team, Huck and his, do investigate and figure out some of the shootings, locate Tyler, and work to connect the why of all the deaths. They figure out enough to be in serious danger. As usual, some of the characters and their actions seem over the top.
I enjoyed You Can Scream but I’m no fan of Abigail. Even with all the crazy, Huck and Laurel manage to further their relationship.
Narration:
Amy Landon has narrated the series so her voices are familiar to me. She provided some distinct voices for Laurel and the other characters with emotional or logical tones as appropriate. I was able to listen at my newer 1.75x 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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Yet another author I need to get back to someday. Great review, Anne💜
Thank you Jonetta. These are good but a bit wacky.
I have met this author a couple times and have some of her paranormal stuff. I really need to find time to read the books!
I met her at RT17 I think. I’ve read a few of her different series. The romantic suspense ones seem to be my favorite.
I tried the first book in this series and it didn’t grab my attention so I never finished. Glad you’re still enjoying the series five books in. I have enjoyed this author in the past, though.
Thanks Rachel. These are a bit over the top but I like the main character Laurel.
I am still loving this series so much.
I’m enjoying them even if it is over the top a bit.
Amy Landon is so good!!! I know I said that on another post, but she really has some great range. She touches a lot of genres.
yes I enjoy her.