A Chilling Thriller and a Steamy Budding Romance

I’ve been reading a ton of my preferred genre (mystery/suspense/thriller) lately, and thought I might soften things up just a bit by reading a romantic suspense/romantic thriller novel. When I saw the comps for Rebecca Zanetti’s YOU CAN RUN (The Blacklist, The Profiler, fans of J.D. Robb), I was hooked. And I wasn’t disappointed.

A serial killer is loose in Washington. The bodies found are on the boundary of federal and state land. Normally, an overworked FBI agent wouldn’t seek out such a case. But when a family member is a suspect, how can she not?

Laurel Snow is not a heroine many people could relate to. She has an eidetic memory, multiple degrees, and a high-profile job with the FBI as a profiler. Laurel is young to be so accomplished—she went to college as a child—and that, combined with a complicated family life, has left her awkward in social situations. She’s excellent at reading people but can’t crack one-on-one relationships.

To solve this mystery, she’s paired with Huck Rivers, a reclusive captain from the Washington Fish and Wildlife Agency. He’s got hard edges. A cool exterior with something volatile simmering underneath. And a past that haunts him. One that might prove dangerous. One that might point to him as the killer.

Zanetti crafts these characters with deft skill. The subtle nuances she gives each breathes life into them, turning them from two-dimensional stereotypes to realistic people who leap off the page or screen. The supporting cast and the list of suspects is every bit as rich. And I absolutely fell in love with Aeneas, an exceptionally trained Karelian Bear Dog that never leaves Huck’s side.

The brutal winter climate and punishing terrain add to the tension in the story, to the point that the setting becomes a character itself. It was the perfect backdrop for this escalating serial killer thriller. And the subplots weaved into the main plot seamlessly, providing a satisfying conclusion.

There are enough dangling threads and remaining characters to easily continue this series. I’m really hoping to see an epic rivalry develop between two specific characters that might someday be compared to Sherlock and Moriarty. But even if that doesn’t happen, I’ll eagerly continue with this saga.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a gratis copy of the book in exchange for my unbiased opinion.

Thank you Kensington Books/Zebra, NetGalley and Author for this advanced ebook copy!

You Can Run by Rebecca Zanetti was phenomenal!
And I'm so thrilled this will be a series. Ahhh its so good!
A Laurel Snow Romance Thriller. And honestly I enjoyed every second of it.

Laurel and Huck's chemistry I just ate it up.
This book was such an exhilarating ride and I couldn't put it down.
I loved the characters, the story and I am ecstatic for where this series is going.
This book sucked me in at page one and kept me turning the pages.
This psychological thriller/romance was full of mystery, suspense, and twists and turns.
A total pave turner.

Thanks again NetGalley, Publisher and Author for the chance to read and review this amazing book!
I'll post to my Social media platforms closer to pub date!

It’s hardly the vacation she planned, but FBI agent Laurel Snow, is tracking a serial killer after the bodies begin to pile up near her home in small town Washington state. The case is baffling and Laurel’s sense that she has some type of unseen connection with her witness, Dr. Abigail Caine. Add to that her attraction to Fish and Wildlife agent Huck Rivers (that name!) and Laurel is having a hard time keeping her personal feelings from interfering with her case. A complex and multilayered main character is the highlight in this cat and mouse game