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We Begin at the End

By: Chris Whitaker
Narrated by: George Newbern
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With the staggering intensity of James Lee Burke and the absorbing narrative of Jane Harper's The Dry, We Begin at the End is a powerful novel about absolute love and the lengths we will go to keep our family safe. This is a story about good and evil and how life is lived somewhere in between.

You can't save someone that doesn't want to be saved....

For some people, trouble just finds them. Thirty years ago, Vincent King became a killer.

Now, he's been released from prison and is back in his hometown of Cape Haven, California. Not everyone is pleased to see him. Like Star Radley, his ex-girlfriend and sister of the girl he killed.

Duchess Radley, Star's 13-year-old daughter, is part-carer, part-protector to her younger brother, Robin - and to her deeply troubled mother. But in trying to protect Star, Duchess inadvertently sets off a chain of events that will have tragic consequences not only for her family, but also the whole town.

Murder, revenge, retribution.

How far can we run from the past when the past seems doomed to repeat itself?

©2019 Chris Whitaker (P)2019 Bonnier Books UK Crime Thrillers Psychological Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Crime Revenge Fiction Heartfelt Murder

Critic Reviews

"Surely destined to conquer the world. This intensely captivating story and its uniquely intriguing characters holds you in its jaws till the very last word. Astonishingly good." (Ruth Jones)

"A very real, very rare talent." (Sarah Hilary)

"The most beautifully written book I have read this year. Chris Whitaker is proving himself to be one of the most talented writers around." (Lisa Hall)

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I can't say how much I loved this book.
the characters, the story, Everything.

Everything

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Great listen! Nice wee twist which I was kind of expecting! Was my first audio book! Recommend

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A breathtaking, heartbreaking saga. Beautifully written and narrated, these characters will stay with you for a long time. I can't recommend this highly enough, what an incredible story.

Unforgettable

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lived this entire book from the start to the very end. I am an animated listener, I laughed, cried and was frustrated through this book. Will listen again I loved it so much

l9ved it

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What a story…will stay with me for a long time. Beautifully written and wonderfully narrated.

Absolutely Wonderful!

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This book exceeded all expectations. It was entertaining, thought-provoking, had me looking for any opportunities to listen and kept me thinking about it in between. The characters are deeply flawed, good/bad/right/wrong - all of it was grey. I only wish I could forget it all and read it again!

Blown away

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I really enjoyed this book. I binged it in one day. I’ve never read a book like this before. Very unique and addictive story telling. I loved the chapters and the story line.

Unique and Addictive Storytelling

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wonderful description of time, space and frailty. sometimes I needed to rewind as there was no pause between the story of one person when it changed to another.

beautiful story

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I loved everything about the book. The plot, the characters, the twists. It was suspenseful and heartbreaking. Thoroughly enjoyable. Highly recommend.

A new favourite!

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Loved this, brilliant and heartbreaking story
Enjoyed the narration, was sad when it was over

Brilliant

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