“You Can Die”

By Rebecca Zanetti

Rebecca Zanetti is a prolific author whose works include paranormal romance, romance, and romantic suspense. I’ve only read her Laurel Snow series which I’ve enjoyed. This is the third book in the series which came out first in audio and paperback in 2023 and won’t be in hardcover until September 2024. The fourth book in the series comes out in Oct. 2024.

Laurel Snow is an FBI Special Agent who has gained fame for bringing serial killers to justice. Her own father is a serial offender whom she hasn’t seen in years and is trying to find. Her half-sister is a sociopath who insists that Laurel should stop bringing serial killers to justice and instead join the fun of being one.

Laurel recently opened an FBI office in the Pacific Northwest, specifically in Genesis Valley. Just as she’s settling down in her new location, a series of deaths takes place. They are all men who are found near churches, charities, and counseling centers. All have valentine’s day candy shoved down their throats. When her father is attacked in the same way, the case becomes very personal. While all the dead men appear on the surface to be upstanding citizens, it doesn’t take long to discover that there are secrets hiding under the surface.

Laurel’s love interest is Huck Rivers, a Captain in the Washington State Fish and Wildlife division. While Laurel is an analytical, critical thinker, Huck runs on gut instinct. Laurel has always had problems connecting with people and Huck’s personality offsets some of that distance and helps her connect.

This is an enjoyable, lightweight series to run through. I enjoy the connection between Hank and Laurel. I like seeing her rebuild her life and work into something important despite her insane family.

Order or place on hold at your library or on Libby “You Can Kill” coming out in October.