Book Synopsis:
A powerful family. A luxury cruise. A killer on board.
You’re invited to join the infamous Scarmardo family on a five night voyage aboard their glamorous new ship. It’s a chance to see your best friend, Belle, newly married to Mattia Scarmardo. You haven’t seen her in years.
FIVE
On the first night, you’ll be wrapped up in the glamour of the ship.
FOUR
On the second night, you’ll wonder who is sending you threatening notes.
THREE
On the third night, someone will die.
TWO
On the fourth night, you’ll discover that someone knows the truth of what you did.
ONE
On the last night, you’ll be left for dead.
WILL YOU MAKE IT BACK TO SHORE ALIVE?
My Review:
Ooh I did enjoy this book. It was a really atmospheric, gripping and twisty read that will make a great holiday read. It’s going to be a difficult boo to review as I really don’t want to give anything away.
Firstly I really loved the setting of the boat in this book which helped provide the perfect setting for a closed room murder mystery. At the beginning of the book I enjoyed following the characters as they arrive on board and exploring the luxury surroundings alongside them. I almost wished that I was there with them, experiencing everything alongside them and then I was very glad that I wasn’t.
The story is told from multiple points of view as the reader is taken between the past and the present as the story unfolds. I don’t think I liked any of the characters on board, particularly the family members who seemed so snobby towards Emily. Everyone on board had secrets that are slowly revealed as the story goes on. I found it very interesting to learn more about all the characters and their backstory though, especially as it becomes apparent that everything is not as it first appears.
I thought this was an incredibly fast paced book and there always seemed to be something happening to keep me reading. Just when I thought nothing else could possibly happen, something did and sent the story off in a whole different direction. I couldn’t stop reading until the end and I wasn’t able to guess what was going on until it was revealed which I always love.
Huge thanks to Sophie and Poppy from Ransom Pr for inviting me on to the blog tour and for my copy of this book. If you like fast paced, closed room thrillers then you’ll love this book.
About The Author:
Rachel Wolf is the author of the luxury thriller FIVE NIGHTS. Before writing, she worked in the travel industry, and FIVE NIGHTS takes inspiration from some of her travels. Catch up on FIVE NIGHTS with Talk Radio Europe (TRETalkRadio) with Hannah Murray Lopez; or with Sophie on Five Books blog. Rachel also has two short stories in the Sunday Express’s S Magazine and BEST magazine this week.
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