# Noughts & Crosses - DI Stephanie Broadbent Crime Thriller - Book 4

**The game is simple. The consequences are fatal.**

Deep in the Surrey Hills, a body is discovered with a game of noughts and crosses carved into their flesh. The victim played the same online game before they died. They lost.

Now DI Stephanie Broadbent and her team must work to stop the killings before more players are marked for death. But as she digs deeper into the twisted mind behind the game, the investigation takes a personal turn — one that threatens to drag her past into the present.

**The game has only just begun.**

**A Gritty Descent into Surrey Noir** - Noughts and Crosses is the explosive fourth 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 4 of the DI Stephanie Broadbent Crime Thriller Series.

**Key Facts:**

-   Protagonist: Detective Inspector Stephanie Broadbent.
-   ISBN-13: 978-1-80520-245-5.
-   Dimensions: 5.06in x 7.81in.
-   Price: £8.99.

## Details

- **Price:** 9.99 GBP - 11.99 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 |

## Images

- Noughts & Crosses - DI Stephanie Broadbent Crime Thriller - Book 4
- Book cover for Noughts & Crosses, a DI Broadbent crime thriller by Jack Probyn. Large, rusted iron nails are arranged on a scratched metallic surface to form a tic-tac-toe game board, with small bent nails acting as the "noughts.”
- Book cover for Noughts & Crosses, a DI Broadbent crime thriller by Jack Probyn. Large, rusted iron nails are arranged on a scratched metallic surface to form a tic-tac-toe game board, with small bent nails acting as the "noughts.”
- Book cover for Noughts & Crosses, a DI Broadbent crime thriller by Jack Probyn. Large, rusted iron nails are arranged on a scratched metallic surface to form a tic-tac-toe game board, with small bent nails acting as the "noughts.”
- Book cover for Noughts & Crosses, a DI Broadbent crime thriller by Jack Probyn. Large, rusted iron nails are arranged on a scratched metallic surface to form a tic-tac-toe game board, with small bent nails acting as the "noughts.”
- Book cover for Noughts & Crosses, a DI Broadbent crime thriller by Jack Probyn. Large, rusted iron nails are arranged on a scratched metallic surface to form a tic-tac-toe game board, with small bent nails acting as the "noughts.”
- Book cover for Noughts & Crosses, a DI Broadbent crime thriller by Jack Probyn. Large, rusted iron nails are arranged on a scratched metallic surface to form a tic-tac-toe game board, with small bent nails acting as the "noughts.”
- Book cover for Noughts & Crosses, a DI Broadbent crime thriller by Jack Probyn. Large, rusted iron nails are arranged on a scratched metallic surface to form a tic-tac-toe game board, with small bent nails acting as the "noughts.”
- Book cover for Noughts & Crosses, a DI Broadbent crime thriller by Jack Probyn. Large, rusted iron nails are arranged on a scratched metallic surface to form a tic-tac-toe game board, with small bent nails acting as the "noughts.”
- Book cover for Noughts & Crosses, a DI Broadbent crime thriller by Jack Probyn. Large, rusted iron nails are arranged on a scratched metallic surface to form a tic-tac-toe game board, with small bent nails acting as the "noughts.”

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