Rachel Wolf is a British author known for her thrillers. Her book Five Nights (2024) has garnered attention for its captivating narrative. It explores themes of toxic friendships and characters with dubious morals.
Rachel Wolf was born in the North of England. She studied at Durham University. Before embarking on a writing career, she worked for a holiday company, an experience that allowed her to travel extensively. These travels served as inspiration for"Five Nights.
Her journey into the literary world saw her contribute a short story to S Magazine of the Sunday Express. Five Nights, her latest work, is a thrilling standalone novel. It dives into the dark secrets of a wealthy and influential family over five nights on a luxury cruise.
The story centers around Mattia Scarmardo, a media and shipping empire mogul, who embarks on a journey with his family on the maiden voyage of his new cruise ship. This trip sparks widespread speculation about his potential successor.
The plot thickens as Belle, Mattia's new wife, invites her best friend, Emily, to join the voyage. Emily finds herself amidst feuding stepchildren and a series of sinister events, including disappearances and sabotage. The underlying mystery of Mattia's first wife's fate adds to the tension.
The decision to set her story on a cruise ship came after a suggestion from her husband and a subsequent cruise during the summer post-lockdown. The luxury and opulence of the cruise, coupled with its potential for deceit and murder, struck Rachel as the perfect backdrop for her thriller.
Her research for the book was thorough, involving tours of the ship's premium cabins and discussions with the captain about security procedures.
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