Scrublands

The Sunday Times Crime Book of the Year, soon to be a major TV series

(Author) Chris Hammer
Format: Paperback
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      • SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA JOHN CREASEY DAGGER * * * 'Shimmers ... a tortured tale of blood and loss' Val McDermid 'Stunning ... Scrublands is that rare combination, a page-turner that stays long in the memory' Sunday Times (Crime Book of the Month) The #1 Bestselling Australian crime novel, perfect for fans of Peter May and Jane Harper In an isolated country town ravaged by drought, a charismatic young priest opens fire on his congregation, killing five men before being shot dead himself. A year later, journalist Martin Scarsden arrives in Riversend to write a feature on the anniversary of the tragedy. But the stories he hears from the locals don't fit with the accepted version of events. Just as Martin believes he is making headway, a shocking discovery rocks the town. The bodies of two backpackers - missing since the time of the massacre - are found in the scrublands. The media descends on Riversend and Martin is the one in the spotlight. Wrestling with his own demons, Martin finds himself risking everything to uncover a truth that becomes more complex with every twist. But there are powerful forces determined to stop him, and he has no idea how far they will go to make sure the town's secrets stay buried.

Information
Publisher:
Wildfire
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
496
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781472255143
Publish year:
2019
Publish date:
July 11, 2019

Chris Hammer

Chris Hammer is an Australian author known for his bestselling novel "Scrublands", which combines the elements of crime, mystery, and small-town drama. His literary style is vivid and atmospheric, drawing readers into the Australian landscape. Hammer's work has made a significant impact on the crime fiction genre with its compelling storytelling.

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