Review *Sun Trap*

by Rachel Wolf

Published by Head of Zeus an Aries Book

Has anyone ever said 'Careful what you wish for' to you? This is a busy read that will scoop you up & mess with your mind. Just when you think you've twigged one element, another will surface.

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. On the plane to Abu Dhabi to begin filming, Ellie overhears something she shouldn't – two people discussing plans for murder.

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...

But 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.

We hear about actors who crave the spotlight, but meeting at a summer drama class, Ellie & Phoebe have more than glamour goals in common.

They share ambitions but also physical & personality traits. They could so easily be sisters, to anyone else's eyes.

With such an interesting, varied & unique cast of characters, we are transported to their working world - the atmospheric setting of sun & sand paired with isolation & unexpected challenges. As with a finished film or a glossy photo of a model or actor, the version of things seen by the public can be far removed from actual raw behind-the-scenes interactions. Are all actors guarding their true identity all the time by presenting themselves in a carefully curated form? The line between real life & jet-set film life can be so thin it often breaks.

Amongst the glitz, egos vie for position & unexpected connections could complicate everything. How many strands of a story within a story can we unravel before another distraction appears?

The pace variation & enjoyable writing style keep you reading while the constant activity keeps us fully engaged.

Author Rachel Wolf has delivered a very creative & clever story that will make you second-guess everything.

Thank you, Sophie at RansomPR, for the proof & including me in the tour.