A gripping, gritty prequel to the DI Stephanie Broadbent Surrey Hills Crime Thrillers.
When a known troublemaker is found brutally stabbed in his Essex flat, DI Stephanie Broadbent and DS Caleb Morgan are thrust into a case that reeks of secrets, lies, and simmering vengeance.
Victor Hargreaves wasn’t anyone’s idea of a model citizen—loud, aggressive, and possibly tied to local drug gangs. But as the Major Investigation Team peel back the layers of his chaotic life, they uncover something far more sinister. The deeper Stephanie digs, the more she’s forced to confront her own past—and the ghosts that won’t stay buried.
As tensions rise and suspects close ranks, Stephanie must balance the weight of justice with the cracks in her own armour. Because when you’re hanging by a thread, it’s only a matter of time before everything unravels.
