Chris Whitaker (author)
Chris Whitaker is a British author known for his books "Tall Oaks", "All the Wicked Girls", "We Begin at the End," and "The Forevers". His debut novel, "Tall Oaks", won the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger Award in 2017. "We Begin at the End" became a New York Times bestseller and received multiple awards, including the #1 Indie Next Pick, a Waterstones Thriller of the Month, a Barnes & Noble Book Club Pick and a Good Morning America Buzz Pick. It also won the CWA Gold Dagger, the Theakston Crime Novel of the Year and the Ned  Kelly International Award in 2021. The book has also been translated into 28 languages. In March 2021, it was announced that the rights to "We Begin At The End" have been acquired by Disney's 20th Television. 'Hamilton' director Thomas Kail and producing partner Jennifer Todd will develop the book for the Disney-owned studio. Personal life. Before becoming an author, Whitaker worked as a trader in the City. He was born and raised in London, and now lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and three children. He also worked part-time at Bishop's Stortford Library. Chris Whitaker (author