Chris Hammer
3 SeriesChris Hammer is an Australian author and journalist with over 30 years of experience. He has held significant roles at SBS TV's Dateline, The Bulletin, and The Age. His first novel, "Scrublands," marked his transition from non-fiction to fiction writing.
In Chris Hammer's novel, a young priest in a remote Australian town commits a shocking mass murder, killing five parishioners. A year later, journalist Martin Scarsden arrives to report on the community's recovery, only to uncover discrepancies in the accepted narrative. As Martin delves deeper, he realizes his newspaper's account may be inaccurate. His investigation is further complicated by another headline-grabbing crime that strikes the town. Determined, Martin continues his search for the truth amidst the chaos.
