Open to Death by Sophie Mattis is a dark, twist-filled thriller that grabbed my attention right away. The pacing is quick, the suspense builds steadily, and the ending delivers a satisfying punch. Fans of psychological suspense and fast reads will enjoy this one.

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This is a murder mystery that I couldn't solve. I had everyone guilty at some stage but how it turned out I had not predicted. I love DI Rena who is down to earth and gets the job done but she also has a human side that is affected despite this she tries not to let it get in the way of solving the case. I feel so sorry for the child involved in this case and I love how it is addressed.

Highly recommend this fast paced murder mystery. I love how all the law enforcement acronyms were explained the 1st time they were used. I felt that character building was strong and the perfect amount for the 1st book of a series. It left me wanting to read the next book to learn more about Rena and how she will handle her next case.

I will await the next book.

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 realizes a calculated murderer is on the loose, leaving cryptic notes on the victims as part of a twisted agenda! Wow!! Fantastic book and series! The storyline was so very interesting! Highly recommend! This book had chilling suspense, mystery, murder, intriguing, action and a few shocking moments! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!