{"product_id":"9780718180973","title":"Bitter Fruits: DI Erica Martin Book 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunning debut - part psychological thriller, part detective novel - from a powerful and distinctive new voice.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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 . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ci\u003eanything\u003c\/i\u003e for her . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* * *\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBitter Fruits\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'There is a gripping, economic precision in this highly charged thriller.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRalph Fiennes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Grabbed me from the first page and wouldn't let go. A compelling read, beautifully written ... A tense, captivating tale, brilliantly told'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRachel Abbott\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Once I started reading it I couldn't stop. A brilliantly plotted and utterly gripping thriller.' \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmma Kavanagh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Superbly gripping ... A very assured page-turning storm I read in one sitting.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStav Sherez\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A psychological police procedural ... An intelligent and thrilling debut.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Guttridge, author and former \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e crime critic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Intriguing and sinister with masterful plotting and tension. A bittersweet read by a new crime author I can't wait to read again.' \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMel Sherratt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'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.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Pilkington\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47112510177520,"sku":"9780718180973","price":11.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780718180973_p0.jpg?v=1763619412","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780718180973","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}