Love love love these characters and their uniqueness.
This was a veritable rollercoaster of suspense. Fast paced and full of little twists along the way. This will keep you reading as fast as you can until the last page. A wild terrifying plot and a team of some amazing players trying to thwart it. A great read!

Laurels sister Abigail is on trial for murdering their father. Abigail tries to stay close to Laurel and have her testify for her.. A sniper shoots at Abigail and puts Laurel and her staff in danger. The investigation turns personal for Walter as the sniper keeps them all in their sights. Very suspenseful and mysterious. Keeps you guessing as you are compelled to turn pages.

You Can Scream
By: Rebecca Zanetti

I am a fan. I am a fan if Rebecca Zanetti’s books and I am a fan of the Laurel Snow series.

This book picks up just a month after the extremely eventful last book ended, at Abigail’s bail hearing. YES, Abigail is a factor (out on bail…not a SPOILER as it happens in first chapter). YES, she is still scary wicked. YES, Huck’s ex, the podcaster, is annoyingly still around. YES, Huck and Laurel are still a couple.

Great book! Be prepared to fall down a few rabbit holes. I can honestly say I didn’t figure out who the ultimate bad guy was. I will probably re-read to see what clues I missed that pointed to it.

Looking forward to the next one, whenever it will be. I REALLY want Abigail to finally get the comeuppance she deserves!

Five Stars ⭐️

SYNOPSIS

Laurel’s family dynamic has never been simple—but her half-sister Abigail, a brilliant and unpredictable psychopath, has made it lethal. Accused of murdering their father—a man she always called a monster—Abigail insists it was self-defense. As the trial unfolds and long-buried family secrets explode into headlines across Washington State, Laurel’s efforts to keep her distance from her obsessive half-sibling collapse—along with her privacy and professional objectivity.

Even as Abigail’s trial dominates public attention, a new danger hits closer to home. 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 echoes the chaos unraveling in Laurel’s personal world.
The clock is ticking—and if the threat breaks loose, nothing will be fast enough to stop it.

THOUGHTS
You Can Scream by Rebecca Zanetti is another strong entry in the Laurel Snow series. This installment weaves together intersecting mysteries while carrying forward the gripping storyline of Abigail’s murder trial. In many ways, Abigail overshadows Laurel—fascinating, though far less likeable. Zanetti has a trademark style of writing brilliant women, and she never skimps on intelligence as a defining trait. At the same time, she doesn’t entirely avoid the beauty-in-distress trope, even with a heroine who’s both an accomplished profiler and a skilled FBI agent.
Huck’s protectiveness balances Laurel’s vulnerability, and their romance—equal parts fiery passion and tentative discovery—remains solidly entertaining.
The mystery takes a little longer to find its rhythm compared to earlier books, but once it clicks, the pace keeps you turning pages. What begins with the apparent suicide of an acquaintance of Kate’s teenage daughter quickly escalates into the murder of a prominent scientist and the illegal poaching of a rare Pacific plant—all tied to Viv’s internship. Adding to the danger, a sniper targets both sisters, striking Abigail as she leaves the courthouse and later shooting Laurel in her office. But who is the real target—and why?

Zanetti also continues to flesh out the wider cast, FBI agent Walter Smudgeon and Huck’s ex-fiancée, reporter Rachel Raprenzi. These layers give the Valley setting more depth and make the world around Laurel and Huck feel increasingly vivid.

FINAL VERDICT
A solid edition to the Laurel Snow/Huck Rivers series. No fireworks but a nice steady burn.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for providing this ARC for an unbiased review. NetGalley #KensingtonPublishing #YouCanScream
Pub Date Dec 16 2025
Kensington Publishing

You Can Scream by Rebecca Zanetti is a wild ride from start to finish! Every twist and turn kept me on the edge of my seat, constantly guessing what was going to happen next. Zanetti masterfully blends suspense and tension, making it impossible to put the book down. If you love thrillers that keep you hooked until the very last page, this one is a must-read.

This was an intense and addictive read that grabbed me right away. The pacing was fast but never rushed, and the story kept building tension in a way that made it impossible to step away. The characters felt layered and believable, and I loved how every chapter added another piece that pulled me deeper into the suspense. It’s gripping, chilling, and exactly the kind of thriller that keeps you up late turning pages.

I love Zanetti's Laurel Snow series! This is book 5, I recommend reading them in order, besides understanding the characters, it will make you crave the next book. In "You Can Scream" it moves forward from the previous You Can Kill, a sniper shoots, hitting Laurels psychopathic half sister. But then more shooting happens and it's unknown who the actual target is and why. Zanetti writes so well that you will feel you know the characters. She always keeps invested and guessing till the end.

Reading You Can Scream feels less like enjoying a horror novel and more like slowly sinking into someone else’s nightmare — the kind that doesn’t rely on jump-scares or ghosts, but on the sort of fears we usually keep buried deep inside.

What makes this book work is how ordinary everything feels at first. The story doesn’t rush. It takes time to show us the main character’s daily life, their thoughts, their quiet regrets… and that’s exactly why everything feels so unsettling when things start to slip. Instead of monsters, the real threat comes from their own mind — memories, guilt, loneliness — and the line between reality and imagination becomes thinner and thinner.

The writing is simple but very visual. Even short, fragmented sentences actually help the atmosphere. In some chapters, you feel as if you’re inside the character’s head — confused, scared, unsure of what’s real. It can be disorienting, yes, but it’s clearly intentional and it really builds the tension.

This isn’t a book for someone who wants fast pacing or a clean ending. It doesn’t explain everything or wrap the story up nicely. It’s more like a psychological descent — quiet, honest, unsettling, and strangely beautiful in its own way.

In short:
You Can Scream isn’t just a horror story. It’s a painful, intimate look at how fragile the human mind can be. It stays with you — not because of what happens, but because of how it feels.

This series! I just love everything about it! I will say I’m ready for us to truly handle Abigail. She’s gotten away with too much and Laurel is smart enough to outsmart her! I want her gone next book LOL!

Rebecca Zanetti’s You Can Scream is a chilling, fast-paced thriller that kept me hooked from start to finish. FBI profiler Laurel Snow once again faces impossible choices—balancing her dangerous connection to her half-sister Abigail with a high-stakes case that spirals into murder, betrayal, and shocking twists.

The tension is relentless, but what makes this book stand out is the depth of character. Laurel’s complex relationship with Abigail is as fascinating as ever, and her bond with Huck brings heart and warmth to the suspense. Add in Zanetti’s sharp plotting and atmospheric Cascade Mountain setting, and you’ve got a novel that is both thrilling and emotionally satisfying.

An absolute must-read for fans of romantic suspense and one of Zanetti’s strongest books yet. Highly recommend! I will have to read it again while I wait for the next one.

Wow!! This one had you hooked from page one. There was so much going on. You didn’t know who the intended target was. Laurel or Abagail or someone else.
Listening to Huck and watching his protective side come out was heartwarming.
I am loving this series and can not wait for the next installment.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Rebecca for the chance to read and review this one.

In the latest installment of Laurel Snow and Huck Rivers, they are on the hunt once again. This time facing the chilling threat of a sharpshooter who is targeting either Abigail, Laurels half sister, or possibly Laurel herself.

In addition to that intense plotline, there's a troubling mystery unfolding with employees at a nearby company experiencing tragic outcomes, including suicides, sudden falls, and car accidents. The suspense and excitement in "You Can Scream" make it a riveting read that keeps me on the edge of my seat.

Laurel's character is incredibly compelling, and I can't help but love and root for her throughout the story. Huck's unwavering support only solidifies his status as the boyfriend of the year!

I can't wait to see what happens next in this thrilling series. Thank you for bring such engaging stories to life!

I really wanted to like this book but it fell short for me. The characters were well written but somewhat underwhelming. Perhaps due to the fact that this is number 5 in the series is why it feels as if this story is dragging on. Thank you NetGalley for this ARC

FBI Special Agent Laurel Snow and her team investigate a series of seemingly unrelated events/murders in conjunction with her boyfriend Fish and Wildlife Captain Huck Rivers. Laurel’s half sister (and fellow genius) Abigail Caine constantly inserts herself into Laurel’s life and manipulates many of the people and situations around them. I don’t want to give any spoilers, so I will just say that you will be pulled in by all the characters and remain engaged by the plot. I really enjoy Laurel and Huck’s evolving relationship, and the romance developing between some of the secondary characters.

I HIGHLY recommend reading the first four books in the series before this one as it builds upon things that happened in previous ones, and they’re all great books.

Wow I have just finished You Can Scream. Amazing and Compelling! Rebecca Zanetti knows how to keep you hooked from page one. This book is packed with suspense, unexpected twists, and characters you can’t help but root for (even when they’re a little scary!). It’s the kind of thriller that makes you stay up way too late because you have to know what happens next. The story dives deep into fear, secrets, and survival, but it’s written in such a fast-paced, engaging way that it never feels heavy. I loved how smart and strong the lead characters were, and the tension between them kept things exciting. If you’re into thrillers that are both chilling and fun to read, this one’s for you. Highly recommend grabbing a cozy blanket and diving in. Maybe you’ll be screaming by the end, of course in good way!

Thank you to net galley for sending me this arc.

I didn’t realise that this book was part of a series, but even with that I did still enjoy it. There were some parts I found myself questioning what was happening but was a good tense thriller. I feel like I could’ve enjoyed it more if I’d have read the rest of the books in the series first.

Top notch mystery series, not to be missed! Well developed, unique characters with interwoven relationships - interesting and complex plots - it really doesn't get better than this. Lots of tense moments, action, secrets, and twists, you will be hooked.

I was unaware that this book was part of a series and I wonder if I would have enjoyed it more if I’d read the preceding books. I found the characters to be uninteresting and their descriptions repetitive.


Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for the opportunity to read this book.

Laurel Snow is back!!

Laurel and Huck are in the thick of this explosive mystery. After the ending of the last book Abigale is arrested and what happens next is totally shocking. I never saw the reveal coming.

With there relationship progressing to a deeper level finally.

“You’re my reason, Laurel.” Simple words.

She was his reason?

This is one of my absolute favorite series and I can’t get enough of it. With crazy around every corner there is never a dull moment. It keeps you glued to the pages and hankering for more.

I loved this next installment of the Laurel Snow books. All our fave characters are back to solve the case. Since the first book I've been swallowed up in the way that she thinks. Not once have I figured out who the bad guys was. She keeps you guessing til the end . Can't wait for the next