# Rock, Paper, Scissors - DI Stephanie Broadbent Crime Thriller - Book 6

When the body of a former youth offender appears half-buried in the Surrey Hills, DI Stephanie Broadbent believes the answers lie in the victim’s recent past. Men like him don’t simply stop offending.

But what she discovers is a past that goes way deeper and is way darker than she could ever have imagined. A past that seems to vanish the closer she looks.

Because the victim played a game of rock, paper, scissors — but not as you know it.

**A Gritty Descent into Surrey Noir** \- _Rock, Paper, Scissors_ is the explosive sixth 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 6 of the DI Stephanie Broadbent Crime Thriller Series.

**Key Facts:**

-   Protagonist: Detective Inspector Stephanie Broadbent.
-   ISBN-13: 978-1-80520-255-4
-   Dimensions: 5.06in x 7.81in.
-   Price: £9.99.

## Details

- **Price:** 9.99 GBP - 11.99 GBP
- **Vendor:** Jack Probyn
- **Type:** Book

## Variants

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

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- Rock, Paper, Scissors - DI Stephanie Broadbent Crime Thriller - Book 6
- Rock, Paper, Scissors - DI Stephanie Broadbent Crime Thriller - Book 6
- Rock, Paper, Scissors - DI Stephanie Broadbent Crime Thriller - Book 6
- Rock, Paper, Scissors - DI Stephanie Broadbent Crime Thriller - Book 6
- Rock, Paper, Scissors - DI Stephanie Broadbent Crime Thriller - Book 6
- Rock, Paper, Scissors - DI Stephanie Broadbent Crime Thriller - Book 6

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> Updated: 2026-05-20