Home was supposed to be the safest place… In the small 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 gruesome 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. EARLY REVIEWS FOR OPEN TO DEATH “If you like thrillers that whisper before they scream, Open to Death belongs on your shelf.” “A detective who’s battling grief, gut instinct, and a killer who won’t quit? That’s where Open to Death stands apart. If you like your mysteries smart, tense, and just a little unhinged - this one’s for you.” “Classic police procedure? Check. Psychological twist? Absolutely.