{"product_id":"alice-clark-platts-bitter-fruits-9780718180966","title":"Bitter Fruits","description":"A stunning debut - part psychological thriller part detective novel - from a powerful and distinctive new voice.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe murder of a first-year university student shocks the city of Durham. The victim Emily Brabents was from the privileged and popular set at Joyce College a cradle for the country's future elite.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs Detective Inspector Erica Martin investigates the college she finds a close-knit community fuelled by jealousy obsession and secrets. But the very last thing she expects is an instant confession . . .\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe picture of Emily that begins to emerge is that of a girl wanted by everyone but not truly known by anyone. Anyone that is except Daniel Shepherd. Her fellow student ever-faithful friend and the only one who cares. The only one who would do anything for her . . .\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPraise for Bitter Fruits:\n\u003cbr\u003e\n'There is a gripping economic precision in this highly charged thriller.' Ralph Fiennes\n\u003cbr\u003e\n'Grabbed me from the first page and wouldn't let go. A compelling read beautifully written ... A tense captivating tale brilliantly told' Rachel Abbott\n\u003cbr\u003e\n'Once I started reading it I couldn't stop. A brilliantly plotted and utterly gripping thriller.' Emma Kavanagh\n\u003cbr\u003e\n'Superbly gripping ... A very assured page-turning storm I read in one sitting.' Stav Sherez\n\u003cbr\u003e\n'A psychological police procedural ... An intelligent and thrilling debut.' Peter Guttridge author and former Observer crime critic\n\u003cbr\u003e\n'Intriguing and sinister with masterful plotting and tension. A bittersweet read by a new crime author I can't wait to read again.' Mel Sherratt\n\u003cbr\u003e\n'A thought-provoking atmospheric and emotional page turning thriller - brimming with mystery and suspense. I absolutely loved this novel and devoured it from cover to cover.' Paul Pilkington","brand":"Penguin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644645663062,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.momoxbooks.com\/products\/alice-clark-platts-bitter-fruits-9780718180966","provider":"momoxbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}