We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker is an extraordinary novel about two kinds of families: the ones we are born into and the ones we create. With unforgettable characters and a mystery at its heart, We Begin at the End follows one man’s return to his small hometown after 30 years in prison and the trouble that follows. B.A. Paris raves it’s “Incredible with characters so brilliantly drawn they jump off the page.” Family crime in real life, though, seems a bit excessive and should be avoided at all costs, so when you feel like throwing a vase at that uncle who continues to claim racism is just an opinion and you have to respect it, maybe consider picking one of these crime novels about family instead (as a weapon or as a way to distract yourself from the BS, that’s your choice). Looking for more crime and more family stories? Here are a few posts you may enjoy! 10 Of The Most Unique Crime Books Top True Crime Books The Best Found Family YA Books 15 Books About Family Secrets 5 Books About Complicated Families By BIPOC Authors
