Chris Hammer

Photograph by Mike Bowers

About The Author

Chris Hammer is a leading Australian author of crime fiction with sales of over 1.5 million copies around the world. His first novel, Scrublands, was an instant bestseller when it was published in mid-2018. It won the prestigious UK Crime Writers Association John Creasey Award for best debut crime novel in 2019 and was shortlisted for various awards in Australia and the United States. Scrublands and subsequent books have been sold into translation in multiple languages, and made into a hit television series. His follow-up books—Silver (2019), Trust (2020), Treasure & Dirt (2021), The Tilt (2022), The Seven (2023), The Valley (2024) and Legacy (2025)—are also bestsellers, and many have been shortlisted for major literary prizes. 


Before turning to fiction, Chris was a journalist for more than thirty years, dividing his career between covering Australian federal politics and international affairs. He reported from more than thirty countries on six continents with SBS TV, while in Canberra his roles included chief political correspondent for The Bulletin, senior writer for The Age and online political editor for the Sydney Morning Herald.

Chris has also written two non-fiction books, The River (2010; 2025) and The Coast (2012). He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Charles Sturt University and a master's degree in international relations from the Australian National University.

Appearances

SEP 29
11:00AM
In Person
Chris Hammer

Bendooley Luncheon with Joan Sauers.

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Bendooley Estate
Vine Room, 3020 Old Hume Highway
Berrima, NSW 2577
SEP 29
7:00PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

In conversation with Michael Burge.

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Ryde Library
1 Pope Street
Ryde, NSW 2112
SEP 30
2:00PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

In conversation with PA Thomas.

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Richmond Room, Ballina Library
8 River Street
Ballina, NSW 2478
SEP 30
6:30PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

In conversation with Bern Young.

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Broadbeach Library
61 Sunshine Boulevard
Mermaid Waters, QLD 4218
OCT 1
11:00AM
In Person
Chris Hammer

In conversation with Di Taylor.

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Somerset Civic Centre
35 Esk Hampton Rd
Esk, QLD 4312
OCT 1
5:30PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

Noosa Council event, in conversation with Michael Rowland.

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The J Noosa
60 Noosa Dr
Noosa Heads, QLD 4567
OCT 2
12:00PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

Rosetta Books event, in conversation with Rob Dodd.

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Tranquil Park Maleny
483 Mountain View Road
Maleny, QLD 4552
OCT 3
10:00AM
In Person
Chris Hammer

In conversation with Felicia Long.

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Gympie Library
8-14 Mellow St
Gympie, QLD 4570
OCT 4
11:00AM
In Person
Chris Hammer

Island Storytellers Festival, in conversation with Jane Caro.

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Pioneer Hall, Lamb Island
125-133 Lucas Drive
Lamb Island, QLD 4184
OCT 6
6:30PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

In conversation with Dr Jo-Ann Sparrow.

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Springfield Central Library
Orion Springfield Central Shopping Centre
Corner of Main Street and Sirius Drive
Springfield, QLD 4300
OCT 7
10:00AM
In Person
Chris Hammer

In conversation with Tiana Ling.

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Cleveland Library
Cnr. Bloomfield and Middle Streets
Cleveland, QLD 4163
OCT 8
6:00PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

In conversation with Corrie Perkin. Special Sorrento Writers Festival out-of-season event.

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Sorrento Portsea RSL
1/3 Hurley Street
Sorrento, VIC 3943
OCT 9
7:30PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival, Opening Address.

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Cameo Cinema
1628 Burwood Hwy
Belgrave, VIC 3160
OCT 10
11:00AM
In Person
Chris Hammer

Panel event with Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival.

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Belgrave Community Hub
1616-1624 Burwood Highway
Belgrave, VIC 3160
OCT 11
2:00PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

Clunes Booktown, in conversation with Jacqui Horwood.

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Clunes Railway Station
80 Service Street
Clunes, VIC 3370
OCT 12
5:30PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

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Bendigo Library
259 Hargreaves Street
Bendigo, VIC 3550
OCT 13
7:30PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

Beaumaris Books event, in conversation with AW Hammond.

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Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron
1 Pelican Quays
Beaumaris, VIC 3193
OCT 14
6:30PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

In conversation with Victoria Purman.

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Burnside Library
401 Greenhill Road
Tusmore, SA 5065
OCT 14
1:00PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

In conversation with Victoria Purman.

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Salisbury Library
34 Church Street
Salisbury, SA 5108
OCT 15
6:30PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

City of Marion event, in conversation with Victoria Purman.

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Domain Theatre, Marion Cultural Centre
287 Diagonal Road
Oaklands Park, SA 5045
OCT 15
1:30PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

In conversation with Victoria Purman.

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Laratinga Pavilion
100 Springs Road
Mount Barker, SA 5251
OCT 16
5:00PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

Canberra Writers Festival: The Library That Made Me, with Sophie Gee, Corey Potter and Phillipa McGuinness.

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National Library of Australia
Parkes Pl W
Canberra, ACT 2600
OCT 17
5:00PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

Canberra Writers Festival: The Life and Crimes of Chris Hammer, with Alex Sloan.

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National Library of Australia
Parkes Pl W
Canberra, ACT 2600
OCT 18
3:15PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

Canberra Writers Festival: Climate Wars and Political Intrigue, with Michael Brissenden and Rebecca Higgie.

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National Library of Australia
Parkes Pl W
Canberra, ACT 2600
OCT 20
6:30PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

In conversation with Adrian Hyland and Vikki Petraitis.

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Eltham Bookshop
10 Arthur Street
Eltham, VIC 3095
OCT 22
12:00AM
In Person
Chris Hammer

In conversation with Renee Price.

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The Goods Shed
200 Lydiard Street N
Soldiers Hill, VIC 3350
OCT 27
5:30PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

In conversation with Andy Durkin.

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Launceston Library
71 Civic Square
Launceston, TAS 7250
OCT 28
5:30PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

In conversation with David Owen.

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Fullers Bookshop
131 Collins St
Hobart, TAS 7000
OCT 29
6:30PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

In conversation with James McKenzie Watson.

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Manly Library
1 Market Lane
Manly, NSW 2095
OCT 30
12:15PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

Dymocks Literary Luncheon.

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Four Seasons Hotel
199 George Street
The Rocks, NSW 2000
NOV 21
5:00PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

Perth Festival of Fiction: Writing Villains We Love to Hate, with Michael Trant, JP Pomare and Dervla McTiernan.

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Writer's Theatre
Edith Cowan University Joondalup
270 Joondalup Drive
Joondalup, WA 6027
NOV 22
1:15PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

Perth Festival of Fiction: What It Takes to Write a Book, with Chenee Marrapodi, Jumaana Abdu, Tierney Page and Mem Fox.

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Reader's Theatre, Edith Cowan University Joondalup
270 Joondalup Drive
Joondalup, WA 6027
NOV 23
6:30PM
In Person
Chris Hammer

In conversation with Holly Craig.

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National Hotel
98 High Street
Fremantle, WA 6210

Books by Chris Hammer

Coast
A Journey Along Australia's Eastern Shores
By Chris Hammer
From the winner of the ACT Book of the year Award for his first book, The River, comes this celebration of the Australian seascape, from its natural grandeur to the quirky individualism of those who live beside it. It is also the heartfelt and pertinent story of the issues facing our coast...
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River
A Journey Through The Murray-Darling Basin
By Chris Hammer
In The River, Chris Hammer takes us on a journey through Australia's heartland, following the rivers of the Murray-Darling Basin, recounting his experiences, his impressions, and, above all, stories of the people he meets along the way. It's a journey punctuated with laughter, sadness and ...
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