We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker (English) Hardcover Book

Description: We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker Winner of the Gold Dagger for Best Crime Novel from the Crime Writers Association (UK)Winner for Best International Crime Fiction from Australian Crime Writers AssociationAn Instant New York Times Bestseller"A vibrant, engrossing, unputdownable thriller that packs a serious emotional punch. One of those rare books that surprise you along the way and then linger in your mind long after you have finished it."--Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Four WindsRight. Wrong. Life is lived somewhere in between. Duchess Day Radley is a thirteen-year-old self-proclaimed outlaw. Rules are for other people. She is the fierce protector of her five-year-old brother, Robin, and the parent to her mother, Star, a single mom incapable of taking care of herself, let alone her two kids. Walk has never left the coastal California town where he and Star grew up. He may have become the chief of police, but hes still trying to heal the old wound of having given the testimony that sent his best friend, Vincent King, to prison decades before. And hes in overdrive protecting Duchess and her brother. Now, thirty years later, Vincent is being released. And Duchess and Walk must face the trouble that comes with his return. We Begin at the End is an extraordinary novel about two kinds of families--the ones we are born into and the ones we create. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Chris Whitaker is the award-winning author of Tall Oaks, All the Wicked Girls, and the New York Times bestseller We Begin at the End. Chris lives in the UK. Review Winner of the Gold Dagger for Best Crime Novel from the Crime Writers Association (UK)Winner for Best International Crime Fiction from Australian Crime Writers AssociationWinner of the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year (UK)An Instant New York Times BestsellerA Good Morning America Buzz Pick#1 Indie Next PickA Lariat Reading List Pick Praise for We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker "We Begin at the End was recommended by a friend, who recommended to a friend, who recommended it to my wife, who gushed about it to me. It is that kind of very emotional, well-written, unforgettable story that gets people gushing--including me."--James Patterson "Cape Haven, Calif., is a pretty town of broken souls. Its chief cop clings to the past as his body fails. A drunk former beauty can barely care for the kids she loves, and her fierce 13-year-old daughter Duchess Day Radley imagines herself an outlaw willing to do anything to defend her little brother."--People (Book of the Week) "A heartbreaking, page-turning, swashbuckling thriller."--Good Morning America "What is new is the protagonists anguished, gorgeous voice, filled with rage and tenderness."--The Washington Post "Ravishing, pulse-raising suspense...."--O, The Oprah Magazine "A moving, propulsive story."--The New York Times Book Review "A vibrant, engrossing, unputdownable thriller that packs a serious emotional punch. One of those rare books that surprise you along the way and then linger in your mind long after you have finished it."--Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds "A beautifully written mystery, packed with unforgettable characters. An intricately woven portrait of small-town intrigue where old and new sins collide."--Jane Harper, New York Times bestselling author of The Dry and The Survivors "Couldnt put it down. Incredible writing, characters so brilliantly drawn they jump off the page. Outstanding."--B. A. Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors "Two damaged children--one timid and sweet, the other foul-mouthed and furious--will break readers hearts in this well-plotted and perfectly-paced novel. If, like me, you love stories that kidnap your intended schedule because you cant not keep turning the pages, then I wholeheartedly recommend Chris Whitakers We Begin at the End."--Wally Lamb, New York Times bestselling author of I Know This Much Is True "I LOVED this book. From the riveting plot to the beautiful writing. But mostly what kept me longing to get back to it each day were the characters, especially young Duchess. Fierce, brave, vulnerable, she leaps off the page fully formed. As does Walk. How aptly named. A chief of police on his own inexorable journey. This is a book to be read and reread and an author to be celebrated."--Louise Penny, #1 New York Times bestselling author "With prose as eerily beautiful as its settings, youll be left thinking about this novel long after the final page."--Newsweek "Its an instant classic....Lets begin at the end. After youve turned the final page of Chris Whitakers magnificent new novel, youll struggle--I struggled, certainly--to describe the experience...it recalls the very best of Tana French and Dennis Lehane. Think of Duchess Day Radley as a twenty-first-century Scout Finch, tough and curious and good. In fact, think of We Begin at the End as a novel at the same time distinctly American and profoundly universal."--A.J. Finn, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Woman in the Window "Rich with character and story, conflict and tension, humor, tragedy, and raw, unadulterated guts, this one has it all. Throw in the most compelling young protagonist Ive read in at least a decade, and you have a deep and meaningful story that is an absolute delight from first page to last."--John Hart, author of six New York Times bestsellers "We Begin at the End is a searing portrait of guilt and grief, strikingly written and full of characters you cant help but love."--Charlotte McConaghy, author of Migrations "Beautifully written, We Begin at the End really reminds me of To Kill a Mockingbird. And the spirit of Scout is very much alive in Duchess."--Sarah Pinborough, New York Times bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes "This is an epic drama and a profound masterpiece. Ill be amazed if I read a better novel this year."--Daily Mirror (UK) "Heartbreaking and profound, this is my thriller of the year."--The Mirror (UK) "Its extraordinary."--AARP "[An] impressive, often lyrical thriller. Whitaker crafts an absorbing plot around crimes in the present and secrets long buried, springing surprises to the very end. A fierce 13-year-old girl propels this dark, moving thriller."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A superb thriller.... Powered by extraordinarily deep character development and an impressively intricate plot, this novel is simultaneously a murder mystery, a love story, and a heartbreaking tragedy. The existential agony is palpable throughout, but so, too, is the hope at the end. Whitaker has upped his game with this emotionally charged page-turner."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) Review Quote Praise for We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker "Two damaged children--one timid and sweet, the other foul-mouthed and furious--will break readers hearts in this well-plotted and perfectly-paced novel. If, like me, you love stories that kidnap your intended schedule because you cant not keep turning the pages, then I wholeheartedly recommend Chris Whitakers We Begin at the End ." -- Wally Lamb , New York Times bestselling author of I Know This Much Is True "I LOVED this book. From the riveting plot to the beautiful writing. But mostly what kept me longing to get back to it each day were the characters, especially young Duchess. Fierce, brave, vulnerable, she leaps off the page fully formed. As does Walk. How aptly named. A chief of police on his own inexorable journey. This is a book to be read and reread and an author to be celebrated." -- Louise Penny , #1 New York Times bestselling author "Its an instant classic....Lets begin at the end. After youve turned the final page of Chris Whitakers magnificent new novel, youll struggle--I struggled, certainly--to describe the experience...it recalls the very best of Tana French and Dennis Lehane. Think of Duchess Day Radley as a twenty-first-century Scout Finch, tough and curious and good . In fact, think of We Begin at the End as a novel at the same time distinctly American and profoundly universal." -- A.J. Finn , author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Woman in the Window "A beautifully written mystery, packed with unforgettable characters. An intricately woven portrait of small-town intrigue where old and new sins collide." -- Jane Harper , New York Times bestselling author of The Dry "The kind of breakout book that publishers dream about. Rich with character and story, conflict and tension, humor, tragedy, and raw, unadulterated guts, this one has it all. Throw in the most compelling young protagonist Ive read in at least a decade, and you have a deep and meaningful story that is an absolute delight from first page to last." -- John Hart , author of six New York Times bestsellers "Beautifully written, We Begin at the End really reminds me of To Kill a Mockingbird . And the spirit of Scout is very much alive in Duchess." -- Sarah Pinborough , New York Times bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes "Thirteen-year-old Duchess is a brave, defiant character so vividly drawn that she fairly bounces off the page..." -- The Guardian (UK) "This masterpiece of a novel proves that Whitaker has a rare talent deserving of wider recognition. I will be amazed if I read a better novel this year." -- Daily Express (UK) "A masterpiece of storytelling with clever twists and an ending to knock you sideways!" -- Candis Magazine (UK) "Written with the panache of James Lee Burke, this heartrending story set in one of the poorest parts of rural America is among the most powerful and moving I have read in years." -- The Daily Mail (UK) "This is a remarkable novel, in which the doomed tragedies of ordinary American lives blaze with pity and humanity. Duchess--a fierce, furious and fragile teenager--is the dazzling heart of the tale, as troubled cop Walk tries to bring her mothers murderer to justice while coming to terms with his shared history with the alleged killer. With violence and sorrow in equal measures, its beautifully written and deeply moving." -- Sunday Times (UK) "Brutal yet beautiful, this painfully human tale cements Whitakers status as one of the most talented authors writing today." -- Heat Magazine (UK) "This is an epic drama and a profound masterpiece. Ill be amazed if I read a better novel this year." -- Daily Mirror (UK) "Ruminative, poignant, masterly novel." -- Sunday Express (UK) "A dark yet painfully human tale that is impossible to forget." -- Crime Monthly (UK) "The depiction of children superb; of the adults who seek to protect or exploit them: perceptive, cutting, objective, colorful. Reading this book is like watching a long film, every frame the product of a fusion between receptive brain and honed words...this one ranks below Steinbeck but above Hemingway." -- Shots Magazine (UK) " We Begin at the End is the most beautifully written book I have read this year...with characters that will tug at your heartstrings, an incredible sense of place, and a cleverly plotted mystery, Chris Whitaker is proving himself to be one of the most talented writers around." -- Lisa Hall , author of Have You Seen Her "A triumph. I couldnt read it fast enough, while still appreciating the absolute beauty and depth to it. I dont know where to begin--the total satisfaction of the plot, the absorbing story, the cast of unbelievably incredibly characters, the sheer taste of America on the page. So, Ill begin at the end, and the fact I cried straight through those last few chapters. Duchess, Robin, they killed me. Its an absolute masterclass in crime writing and storytelling." -- Jo Spain , author of Six Wicked Reasons "Chris Whitaker excels in muscular small-town American Noir. In We Begin at the End , we see that fascination with the gnarly American heartland reach new heights. Whitaker displays his mastery over style; his unique flair and eye for telling detail is comparable to a form of literary method acting. The story unwinds to a peak of tension and ends with a series of revelations that hit like a flurry of punches to the gut. A sense of tragedy infuses the story and this, more than anything, makes it one of the years best crime reads." -- Vaseem Khan , author of the Baby Ganesh Agency series "Sometimes a book finds its way to you when you need it most, and teaches you a lesson you didnt even know needed teaching. We Begin at the End is one of those books, and it truly is a masterpiece." -- Isabelle Broom , author of A Year and a Day "I LOVED it...so intricately, delicately written, with such care and affection for all the characters. I adored all the relationships and ALL the characters without exception...his descriptions are so vivid, so visual, so beautifully drawn. This intensely captivating story and its uniquely intriguing characters holds you in its jaws till the very last word. Astonishingly good." -- Ruth Jones "Stunning, intoxicating, heartbreaking--without a doubt one of my favorite books of the year... We Begin at the End is in a class of its own." -- T. M. Logan "A stunning and heartbreaking book--will keep you gripped until the last moving page." -- Claire McGowan , #1 bestselling author of What You Did "An exceptionally beautiful and accomplished crime novel. I fell head over heels into its big black heart and will carry the characters with me for a long time to come yet." -- Ali Land "A very real, very rare talent." -- Sarah Hilary "If ever there is a book that deserves all the prizes, this is it. So layered and nuanced, and brimming with characters so full of depth they breathe on the page. So heartbreakingly evocative of small town life and the secrets buried under the weight of old friendships and tangled loyalties. Stunning writing, both poetic and compelling. A damn near perfect crime novel." -- Fiona Cummins "What a novel! Such a remarkable achievement. So wonderful in so many ways, with writing that is Booker Prize good. I kept having to stop and go back and re-read bits because I wanted to experience them again. I enjoyed it so much and the characters now have a place in my heart, Im sad not to be able to spend any more time with them (Duchess especially). Wow. There is no f**king justice if this book is not a smash hit." -- Deborah OConnor " We Begin at the End is as perfect a novel as youll read all year. Devastating and hopeful in equal measure, with pitch-perfect characters youll root for at each jaw-dropping turn--Duchess, in particular, deserves a fast-track pass to the literary hall of fame. A sophisticated, utterly absorbing read." -- Caz Frear "Breathtaking, heart-wrenching, heart-warming and laugh-out-loud funny, We Begin at the End is simply astonishing. Easily the best book Ive read this year." -- M. W. Craven , CWA Gold Dagger winner "A sensational book. Addictive, beautifully-written and immersive. So many layers. So many fascinating characters. Chris Whitaker is an immensely talented writer." -- Will Dean "An absolute belter of a book. Superb, heartbreaking, astounding and gripping. Chris Whitaker has totally nailed it." -- Gytha Lodge "Astoundingly beautiful. No other writer can pull you in quite so well as Chris Whitaker. The writing is pure and sharp, the characters perfectly drawn, the story unforgettable." -- Rebecca Tinnelly " We Begin at the End is stunning--thrilling, moving, beautifully written." -- Paul Burston "Emotionally wrung out after reading We Begin at the End . Chris Whitaker is one of the few authors who can genuinely make me cry. Rock on Duchess and Thomas Noble...this may be my book of the Details ISBN1250759668 Pages 384 Language English ISBN-10 1250759668 ISBN-13 9781250759665 Format Hardcover Author Chris Whitaker Year 2021 DEWEY 823.92 Publication Date 2021-03-02 UK Release Date 2021-03-02 Imprint Henry Holt & Company Publisher Henry Holt & Company Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131327551;

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