Chris Hammer
Chris Hammer is a leading Australian crime fiction author. His novels have been praised for their sense of place, their intricate plots, their colourful characters and their emotional depth. His first book Scrublands was an instant bestseller and winner of the UK Crime Writers Association's New Blood dagger. The television adaptation of Scrublands has screened worldwide, including on STAN in Australia and the BBC in the UK. The next season, based on Silver, is in production and is scheduled for release in late 2024. His fifth book, The Tilt, was recently named as The London Times Crime Book of the Year for 2023. Before becoming a full-time author, Chris was a journalist for thirty years, and he has also written two non-fiction books published by Melbourne University Press.
The Valley is his seventh crime fiction novel, scheduled for publication in October 2024.
Chris will be appearing at the following events: