A pair of shoes. The Dark Web. A sinister trail...
When a local resident comes forward with a pair of second-hand shoes they'd bought online, Surrey Police laugh him off and send him on his way.
But when the owner forensically examines them and discovers blood — and not their own — Stephanie and the team wake up and investigate. Because somewhere out there, a person walked their last steps in those shoes. And whoever took them off knows exactly what happened next.
Who did they belong to? Why are they covered in blood? And can they find out before another pair arrives?
A Gritty Descent into Surrey Noir - The Shoeman is the explosive seventh instalment in the DI Stephanie Broadbent series. It weaves authentic police procedure with deep psychological trauma, set against the picturesque scenery of The Surrey Hills.
Perfect for Readers Who Love:
Gritty UK Police Procedurals: Fans of Angela Marsons, JD Kirk, and MW Craven will enjoy the authentic British procedural detail and high stakes.
Psychological Depth: Similar to Mo Hayder or Tana French, exploring the long-term impact of childhood trauma on investigators.
Atmospheric Regional Crime: Perfect for those who love the "Surrey Noir" setting—contrasting the picturesque Surrey Hills with a brutal underbelly.
Themes: Serial killer thriller, voodoo rituals, eating disorder representation, family secrets, Surrey Hills, university campus mystery.
What Makes Stephanie Broadbent Distinctive:
Endearing Human Flaws: Stephanie is an elite detective who battles a secret eating disorder (bulimia) triggered by childhood abuse, making her a deeply relatable and vulnerable protagonist.
The "Sibling" Dynamic: The series centres on Stephanie’s overprotective bond with her sister, Kimberley, and the secrets they kept to survive their father.
A Different Kind of Justice: Unlike traditional procedural leads, Stephanie is willing to "fall on her sword" for her team, even when they undermine her authority.
Story Details:
Genre: Serial Killer Thriller / Police Procedural.
Mood: Tense, Gritty, Emotional, Atmospheric.
Format: Full-length novel.
Reading Time: Approximately 7–9 hours.
Setting: Guildford and the Surrey Hills, UK.
Series Entry: Book 7 of the DI Stephanie Broadbent Crime Thriller Series.
All of the books in DI Stephanie Broadbent series are also available on Kindle and in Kindle Unlimited. Click the link below to be taken directly to the Amazon series page.
Thanks for your interest in the DI Stephanie Broadbent series. This story has been brewing for a long time, and it means a lot to me on a personal level. Set in Guildford, Surrey, it blends gritty murder investigations with deeply human struggles—and no shortage of dark secrets. Stephanie is complicated, sharp, and scarred by her past, which makes writing her both challenging and incredibly rewarding. I hope you enjoy unravelling these cases as much as I’ve enjoyed putting them together.
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