Plotlens Reviews: Bitter Fruits by Alice Clark-Platts

If you’re looking for a good read, one that’s sure to thrill, the team at Plotlens would like to recommend Bitter Fruits by Alice Clark-Platts.

A cross between a detective novel and a psychological thriller, Bitter Fruits Tells the tale of Detective Inspector Erica Martin's first case in the university city of Durham, an investigation into the death of Emily Brabents, a first-year student, who is found dead in the river. Throughout her investigations, DI Martin dives into a close-knit college community that’s full of secrets, obsessions, jealousy, and a vicious online trolling culture. She also finds, rather unexpectedly, a confession by the student president, but should that confession be believed? And what of Daniel Shepherd? A Name that keeps popping up again and again throughout the investigation? What was his involvement?

Britter Fruits, simply put, is nothing short of a page turner, not to mention a deep dive into the effects of a closely knit community. At times procedural, at times eerie and atmospheric, it marks an impressive first effort by Clark-Platts, who already has two other books to her name. But don’t take out word for it, Author Paul Pilkington was quick to chime in with a review of his own, and we couldn’t agree with him more. Pilkington called Bitter Fruits “A thought-provoking, atmospheric and emotional page turning thriller – brimming with mystery and suspense. I absolutely loved this novel,” he added, “and devoured it from cover to cover.”

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You’ll go Cuckoo Over These Thrilling Reads

With pandemic restrictions leaving many in need of a good thrill, the team here at Plotlens thought we’d recommend two great reads that you’ll go absolutely cuckoo for!

The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith. The Cuckoo’s Calling brings us into the world of war veteran and private investigator Cormoran Strike as he investigates the suicide of famous actress Lula Landry. While the plot may seem unfamiliar, the writing style may show some similarities to books you’ve already read and love, and there’s a good reason for that. Robert Galbraith, you see, is in fact the pen name of none other than beloved Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. The Cuckoo’s Calling is the first in the Cormoran Strike series, which already boasts an impressive five books.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. You may already be familiar with the film, it was released in 1975 to critical acclaim and tremendous commercial success. Starring Jack Nicholson, the movie would go on to be considered one of the greatest of all time, and it’s all based on Ken Kesey’s 1962 novel of the same name. Set in an Oregon psychiatric hospital, the book tells of the antics of a rebellious patient, as told from the perspective of "Chief" Bromden, a fellow patient who presents himself as deaf and mute. The book entertains while presenting an at-times harsh critique of psychiatric practices of the time.

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