Ebook: 311 pages
Genre: Thriller, Suspense, Mystery
Publisher: Aria and Aries: Head of Zeus 2 Sep 2025
Source: NetGalley
First Sentence: The sand has turned everything orange. I blink but it doesn't shift. It's like the world has been coated with paint.
Review Quote: 'Totally gripping.' HARRIET TYCE
My Opinion:
‘Sun Trap’ is a destination thriller set in Abu Dhabi. The female protagonist is Ellie an aspiring actress, who via rather unconventional methods lands herself a minor role in a film on location there. Things start to go seriously wrong for her when deaths, in fact murders start happening. All the cast members and crew find themselves implicated in one way or another as the tangled storyline unfolds.
I was disappointed with this novel both with the vacuous characters and the lack of atmosphere as each unrealistic situation arose. A story with great potential which will appeal to many but sadly not for me.
My thanks to Head of Zeus, the author and NetGalley for an opportunity to read and review 'Sun Trap' in return for an honest review.
Précis Courtesy of Goodreads:
BE CAREFUL
Ellie has wanted to be an actor since she was a child so, when a role in a blockbuster film presents itself, she grabs it.
WHAT YOU
On the plane to Abu Dhabi to begin filming, Ellie overhears something she shouldn't – two people discussing plans for murder.
WISH FOR
Unsure if it's a misunderstanding, and not wanting to ruin her big break, Ellie remains quiet. Then ten members of the cast become nine...
Ellie needs to be careful – it's more than just her career on the line.
Because she isn't who she says she is.
And liars are always the prime suspect.
Author Profile
Courtesy of Amazon
Rachel Wolf is the author of luxury destination thrillers FIVE NIGHTS and SUN TRAP. Before writing, she worked in the travel industry, and her novels take inspiration from some of her travels.
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