«Bitter Fruits» by Alice Clark-Platts

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Bitter Fruits by Alice Clark-Pitt, read by Kristin Atherton, Rachel Bavidge, Stefan Booth, Roy McMillian and Tania Rodrigues.

The murder of a first-year student at Durham University shocks the city. But the very last thing anyone expects is an instant confession…

As Detective Inspector Erica Martin investigates Joyce College, a cradle for the country's future elite, she finds a close-knit community of secrets, jealousy and obsession.

The picture of the victim, Emily Brabents, 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 …

Praise for Bitter Fruits:

'There is a gripping, economic precision in this highly charged thriller.'
Ralph Fiennes

'Grabbed me from the first page and wouldn't let go. A compelling read, beautifully written … A tense, captivating tale, brilliantly told'
Rachel Abbott

'Once I started reading it I couldn't stop. A brilliantly plotted and utterly gripping thriller.'
Emma Kavanagh

'Superbly gripping … A very assured page-turning storm I read in one sitting.'
Stav Sherez

'A psychological police procedural … An intelligent and thrilling debut.'
Peter Guttridge, author and former Observer crime critic

'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

'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