In her first novel 24 year old Emily Rudolf dissects the superstars of our time: influencers.
Viktoria Kaplan has nearly reached a million followers on Instagram and plans on celebrating the milestone at an exclusive private retreat with her team and some friends. But the shiny, glamorous world that her fans see online clashes with the reality of lies, betrayal and jealousy that dominate the group dynamic - in spite of the fact that everyone is willing to play along with the best-buddies narrative. When the facilities are cut off from the outside world and Victoria is found stabbed to death a race against time begins to find the killer. Everyone seems to have a motive. But is there also a stranger spying on the group who might have an own vendetta to wage against Viktoria and all she represents?
This astonishing debut uses all the best elements of a locked room thriller and combines it with a youthful language and a contemporary topic. For readers of Romy Hausman and Lucy Foley.
"Outstanding. You should remember the author's name" - Kudu Lesemagazin