Chris Hammer

Chris Hammer is a bestselling, award-winning Australian crime fiction author. He has written eight crime novels, attracting praise for their sense of place, intricate plots, colourful characters and emotional depth. Scrublands and Silver have been adapted for television, with more currently in production. His latest Martin Scarsden novel, Legacy, was published late last year, while his 2012 narrative non-fiction book The Coast was re-issued in January 2026. Chris was a journalist for some 30 years before becoming a full-time writer.