Chris Whitaker is a highly acclaimed English novelist, best known for his work Tall Oaks, All The Wicked Girls, and We Begin at the End. His debut novel, Tall Oaks, won the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger, which recognizes the best first crime novel of the year.
Before turning to writing, Whitaker spent ten years working in the city of London as a financial trader, the city he was born in. His writing career began with the success of Tall Oaks, and he has since become an international bestseller with his subsequent works. We Begin at the End, his most recent novel, has won numerous awards, including the CWA Gold Dagger Award, the Theakston Crime Novel of the Year, and the Ned Kelly International Award. It has been translated into twenty-nine languages and has had its screen rights acquired by Disney, with Hamilton director Thomas Kail and producing partner Jennifer Todd set to develop it for television.
Whitaker's novels have been well-received by critics and readers alike, earning him a reputation as a talented and compelling writer. His ability to create vivid and memorable characters, as well as his skill in crafting gripping and suspenseful narratives, have made his books popular choices for book clubs and readers around the world. The author currently resides in the UK and can be followed on Twitter at @WhittyAuthor and on Instagram at @chriswhitakerauthor.