{"product_id":"the-bogeyman-surrey-hills-crime-thriller-book-2","title":"The Bogeyman - DI Stephanie Broadbent Crime Thriller - Book 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes to find the truth, you have to confront the nightmares of your past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty years ago, the people of Guildford were haunted by a figure who crept into children’s bedrooms and watched them sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen he left, he left behind a single party balloon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then he vanished. The visits stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow it’s happening again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas The Bogeyman returned or is a copycat terrorising a new generation of victims?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 97cb81ed-580b-483b-aee4-024f4e79e9fe --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith pressure mounting and panic rising, DI Stephanie Broadbent must untangle the past to stop a predator stalking the present. But what she finds may bring her closer to home than she ever expected…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Gritty Descent into Surrey Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e - The Bogeyman is the explosive second 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Readers Who Love:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGritty UK Police Procedurals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fans of \u003cstrong\u003eAngela Marsons, JD Kirk, and MW Craven\u003c\/strong\u003e will enjoy the authentic British procedural detail and high stakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePsychological Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Similar to \u003cstrong\u003eMo Hayder or Tana French\u003c\/strong\u003e, exploring the long-term impact of childhood trauma on investigators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAtmospheric Regional Crime:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for those who love the \"Surrey Noir\" setting—contrasting the picturesque Surrey Hills with a brutal underbelly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThemes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serial killer thriller, voodoo rituals, eating disorder representation, family secrets, Surrey Hills, university campus mystery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes Stephanie Broadbent Distinctive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEndearing Human Flaws:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stephanie is an elite detective who battles a secret eating disorder (bulimia) triggered by childhood abuse, making her a deeply relatable and vulnerable protagonist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Sibling\" Dynamic:\u003c\/strong\u003e The series centres on Stephanie’s overprotective bond with her sister, Kimberley, and the secrets they kept to survive their father.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Different Kind of Justice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike traditional procedural leads, Stephanie is willing to \"fall on her sword\" for her team, even when they undermine her authority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Serial Killer Thriller \/ Police Procedural.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMood: Tense, Gritty, Emotional, Atmospheric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Full-length novel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading Time\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7–9 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guildford and the Surrey Hills, UK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries Entry: Book 2 of the DI Stephanie Broadbent Crime Thriller Series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtagonist: Detective Inspector Stephanie Broadbent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e978-1-80520-192-2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.06in x 7.81in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice: £8.99.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: a1a45b9e-1e55-41f7-89ff-4cb6434d9bbc --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jack Probyn","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":53592151163203,"sku":"9781805201922","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Signed Edition","offer_id":53622013100355,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/9402\/9123\/files\/00.-The-Bogeyman-Web-Image.jpg?v=1774014022","url":"https:\/\/de.jackprobynbooks.com\/products\/the-bogeyman-surrey-hills-crime-thriller-book-2","provider":"Jack Probyn Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}