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Open to Death: A DI Rena Hunt Mystery Book 1

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Book 1 of DI RENA HUNT MYSTERIES
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Pub Date 16 Sep 2025 | Archive Date 16 Oct 2025

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Home was supposed to be the safest place...

In the picturesque town of Rucklesby, peace is shattered when a young woman is found brutally murdered in her home. Detective Inspector Serena “Rena” Hunt is called to the scene, still haunted by her last case and questioning her instincts.

The victim, Sicily Avery—a wife and mother—has been stabbed through the heart with chilling precision. When another woman is killed in the same way, Rena realises a calculated murderer is on the loose, leaving cryptic notes on the victims as part of a twisted agenda.

With the body count rising, Rena and her team race to stop the killer before they strike again. Tensions mount with the arrival of new forensic pathologist Dr. Lucas Mann—bringing both friction and unexpected chemistry—as they work together to outwit a murderer who always seems one step ahead.

Open to Death intricately combines themes of murder, betrayal, and the unyielding quest for justice, all while subtly developing a slow-burn romance.



Home was supposed to be the safest place...

In the picturesque town of Rucklesby, peace is shattered when a young woman is found brutally murdered in her home. Detective Inspector Serena “Rena” Hunt...


A Note From the Publisher

Sophie Mattis is a British mystery novelist who enjoys crafting suspenseful tales set in the English countryside. Blending intricate plot twists and vividly drawn characters, she delves into the hidden facets of modern life, often focusing on the intersections between family, relationships, and the human psyche.

When she’s not writing, she enjoys travelling, cycling in the woods, and exploring England’s hidden treasures

Sophie Mattis is a British mystery novelist who enjoys crafting suspenseful tales set in the English countryside. Blending intricate plot twists and vividly drawn characters, she delves into the...


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ISBN 9684342848439
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PAGES 350

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