# The Voodoo Killer - DI Stephanie Broadbent Crime Thriller - Book 1

**She returned home to start again. Instead, she woke the darkness she thought she'd buried.**

DI Stephanie Broadbent hasn’t been back to her hometown in over twenty years. A fractured childhood and a past best forgotten kept her away. But the sudden loss of a colleague leaves her burned out and broken—and the quiet promise of the Surrey Hills, along with a chance to reconnect with her sister, proves too hard to resist.

Peace, however, is short-lived.

Before she’s even settled in, a university student is found dead in her halls of residence after a night out. What first appears to be an open and shut case takes a darker turn when a voodoo doll is found near the body.

With old memories resurfacing and members of her new team keeping her at arm’s length, Stephanie is forced to confront the ghosts of her past—while racing to stop a killer whose next move is already taking shape in thread and cloth.

**A Gritty Descent into Surrey Noir** - The Voodoo Killer is the explosive first 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 1 of the DI Stephanie Broadbent Crime Thriller Series.

**Key Facts:**

-   Protagonist: Detective Inspector Stephanie Broadbent.
-   ISBN-13: 978-1-80520-105-2.
-   Dimensions: 5.06in x 7.81in.
-   Price: £8.99.

## Details

- **Price:** 9.99 GBP - 19.99 GBP
- **Vendor:** Jack Probyn
- **Type:** Book
- **Tags:** DI Stephanie Broadbent

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Paperback | 9.99 GBP | In stock |
| Signed Edition | 11.99 GBP | In stock |
| Hardback | 19.99 GBP | In stock |

## Images

- The Voodoo Killer - DI Stephanie Broadbent Crime Thriller - Book 1
- Book cover for The Voodoo Killer, a DI Broadbent crime thriller by Jack Probyn. The image features a weathered, hand-stitched voodoo doll with button eyes and red-tipped pins stuck into its limbs against a dark, textured background
- Book cover for The Voodoo Killer, a DI Broadbent crime thriller by Jack Probyn. The image features a weathered, hand-stitched voodoo doll with button eyes and red-tipped pins stuck into its limbs against a dark, textured background
- Book cover for The Voodoo Killer, a DI Broadbent crime thriller by Jack Probyn. The image features a weathered, hand-stitched voodoo doll with button eyes and red-tipped pins stuck into its limbs against a dark, textured background
- Book cover for The Voodoo Killer, a DI Broadbent crime thriller by Jack Probyn. The image features a weathered, hand-stitched voodoo doll with button eyes and red-tipped pins stuck into its limbs against a dark, textured background
- Book cover for The Voodoo Killer, a DI Broadbent crime thriller by Jack Probyn. The image features a weathered, hand-stitched voodoo doll with button eyes and red-tipped pins stuck into its limbs against a dark, textured background
- Book cover for The Voodoo Killer, a DI Broadbent crime thriller by Jack Probyn. The image features a weathered, hand-stitched voodoo doll with button eyes and red-tipped pins stuck into its limbs against a dark, textured background
- Book cover for The Voodoo Killer, a DI Broadbent crime thriller by Jack Probyn. The image features a weathered, hand-stitched voodoo doll with button eyes and red-tipped pins stuck into its limbs against a dark, textured background
- Book cover for The Voodoo Killer, a DI Broadbent crime thriller by Jack Probyn. The image features a weathered, hand-stitched voodoo doll with button eyes and red-tipped pins stuck into its limbs against a dark, textured background
- Book cover for The Voodoo Killer, a DI Broadbent crime thriller by Jack Probyn. The image features a weathered, hand-stitched voodoo doll with button eyes and red-tipped pins stuck into its limbs against a dark, textured background

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> Updated: 2026-05-22