We Begin at the End

13 hrs. 31 min.

Language Russian

Author Chris Whitaker

Narrator Alexander Klyukvin

Description

How do you escape the past if life is a closed loop?

Thirty years ago, Vincent King became a murderer. Serving his entire sentence, he returns to his hometown on the California coast, where not everyone is happy to see him again. For example, Star Radley—Vincent’s former girlfriend—and also the sister of the woman he killed.

Thirty years ago, Sheriff Walker was Vincent King’s best friend. He never managed to rid himself of the all-consuming feeling of guilt—for it was because of his testimony that Vincent ended up in prison for decades.

Thirty years ago, Duchess Radley had not yet been born. She is only thirteen, and she already considers herself “outside the law.” Rules were made for others—not for her. Only she is capable of taking care of her little brother and her wayward mother, whom Duchess, despite everything, fiercely protects.

And now that rage sets off a chain of events that turns into tragedy—not only for her family, but for the entire town as well…