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

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

While Detective Inspector Erica Martin investigates Joyce University, a cradle for the country’s upcoming top notch, she finds a close-knit community of secrets, jealousy and about Bitter Fruits: DI Erica Martin Reserve 1 obsession.

The picture of the victim, Emily Brabents, that begins to emerge is that of a girl wanted by everyone, however, not truly known by anyone.

Anyone, that is, except Daniel Shepherd. Her fellow college student, ever-faithful friend and the only one who cares. The only person who would do anything on her behalf …

Praise for Bitter Fruits:

‘There is a gripping, financial precision with this highly charged thriller.’

Ralph Fiennes

‘Grabbed me through the first web page and wouldn’t release. A compelling examine, beautifully created … A tense, captivating tale, brilliantly informed’

Rachel Abbott

‘Once I began reading it We couldn’t end. A brilliantly plotted and utterly gripping thriller.’

Emma Kavanagh

‘Superbly gripping … An extremely assured page-turning storm I read in a single sitting.’

Stav Sherez

‘A psychological police procedural … A smart and exciting debut.’

Peter Guttridge, author and former Observer crime critic

‘Intriguing and sinister with masterful plotting and tension. A bittersweet go through by a new crime author I cannot wait to learn again.’

Mel Sherratt

‘A thought-provoking, atmospheric and emotional page turning thriller – filled with secret and suspense. I unquestionably loved this novel, and devoured it from cover to hide.’

Paul Pilkington