We Begin at the End: A Crime Novel by Chris Whitaker | Paperback

An Award-Winning Crime Novel: From the acclaimed author of 'All The Colours Of The Dark', 'We Begin at the End' is a gripping mystery that has captivated readers and critics alike. This novel was honored as the Crime Novel of the Year, the CWA Gold Dagger for Best Crime Novel, and the Ned Kelly International Award winner. A Town Haunted by the Past: Thirty years after Vincent King committed a murder, he returns to his hometown of Cape Haven, California, stirring old wounds and unresolved tensions. His release deeply affects Star Radley, the sister of the girl he killed and his former girlfriend. A Young Protector's Struggle: Star's thirteen-year-old daughter, Duchess Radley, shoulders the responsibility of caring for her younger brother, Robin, and her troubled mother. In her efforts to protect her family, Duchess inadvertently triggers a series of events with devastating consequences for everyone in Cape Haven. Themes of Murder, Revenge, and Redemption: This powerful narrative explores how the past inevitably shapes the present, questioning how far individuals can escape their history when it seems destined to repeat itself. Praise for 'We Begin at the End':

• "Magnificent . . . an instant classic, a West Coast Where the Crawdads Sing . . . a special, vital novel." - A J FINN
• "Surely destined to conquer the world." - RUTH JONES
• "A magnificent crime novel. It deserves to win a hatful of awards." - MARK BILLINGHAM
• "So beautifully written." - LYNDA LA PLANTE
• "Incredible writing, characters so brilliantly drawn they jump off the page. Outstanding." - BA PARIS

Specifications:

• Author: Chris Whitaker
• Publisher: Zaffre
• Publication Date: August 6, 2020
• Edition: 1st
• Language: English
• Page Count: 464 pages
• Binding: Paperback
• Dimensions: 13 x 3.1 x 20 cm
• Weight: 1.05 kg
• ISBN-10: 1785769405
• ISBN-13: 978-1785769405

About the Author: Chris Whitaker is the award-winning author of 'All The Colours Of The Dark'. His novel 'We Begin at the End' has garnered significant critical acclaim and numerous prestigious awards.