{"product_id":"the-shoeman","title":"The Shoeman: Book 7 in the DI Stephanie Broadbent Surrey Hills Crime Thriller Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eA murder victim. A pair of shoes. A sinister trail...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA woman is murdered at her own front door. She had no enemies, no secrets, no reason to die.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeside her body: a pair of blood-stained shoes that aren't hers. Inside, a label with a stranger's name and age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDI Stephanie Broadbent has seen killers leave a signature before. She's never seen one leave a list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the name in the shoes isn't the victim’s. It's the next one’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe keeps their soles. He takes everything else.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: e4cf755c-eaa0-464e-8485-7ba26114c03d --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: b72a5bff-b347-48fb-b1db-2c9ab7f4f163 --\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Gritty Descent into Surrey Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eThe Shoeman\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\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: Approximately 7–9 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting: Guildford and the Surrey Hills, UK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries Entry: Book 7 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\u003ePaperback ISBN-13: 978-1-80520-449-7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.06in x 7.81in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice: £9.99.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jack Probyn","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":54803366576451,"sku":"9781805205890","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/9402\/9123\/files\/EN_SB07_TheShoeman-V2.jpg?v=1790710872","url":"https:\/\/de.jackprobynbooks.com\/products\/the-shoeman","provider":"Jack Probyn Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}