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Treasure and Dirt

By Chris Hammer
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In Treasure and Dirt by Chris Hammer, an opal miner's body is discovered in a desolate mining town called Finnigans Gap, and as the investigation unfolds, the book delves into a web of secrets, greed, and crime involving local figures with hidden agendas. The narrative explores themes of darkness within a community while keeping readers on edge with its intricate suspense and twists.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller if you're drawn to stories set in small, desolate towns where secrets lay buried in the harsh landscape. With its mystery that unfolds layer by layer, this book will captivate those who appreciate intricate plots and engaging character dynamics, woven with atmospheric detail.

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Treasure and Dirt

An unputdownable standalone thriller from the bestselling author of Scrublands.

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In the desolate outback town of Finnigans Gap, police struggle to maintain law and order. Thieves pillage opal mines, religious fanatics recruit vulnerable young people, and billionaires do as they please.

Then an opal miner is found crucified and left to rot down his mine. Nothing about the miner's death is straightforward, not even who found the body. Sydney homicide detective Ivan Lucic is sent to investigate, assisted by inexperienced young investigator Nell Buchanan.

But Finnigans Gap has already ended one police career and damaged others, and soon both officers face damning allegations and internal investigations. Have Ivan and Nell been set up and, if so, by whom?

As time runs out, their only chance at redemption is to find the killer. But the more secrets they uncover, the more harrowing the mystery becomes, as events from years ago take on a startling new significance.

For in Finnigans Gap, opals, bodies, and secrets don't stay buried forever.

A superb standalone thriller from the acclaimed and award-winning author of the international bestsellers Scrublands, Silver, and Trust.

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Treasure and Dirt by Chris Hammer has been praised for its rich storytelling and atmospheric setting. Reviewers appreciate the complex, well-drawn characters and the intricate plot that keeps readers engaged. The book is noted for its immersive depiction of rural Australia and the unique blend of crime and thrilling elements that Hammer brings to the narrative.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761067563

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 August 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 468g

Pages: 536

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About the Author

Chris Hammer is a leading Australian author of crime fiction. His first book, Scrublands, was an instant bestseller when it was published in mid-2018. It won the prestigious UK Crime Writers Association John Creasy Award for a debut crime novel in 2019 and was shortlisted for various awards in Australia and the United States.

Scrublands has been sold into translation in several foreign languages and is being developed for television. His follow up books - Silver (2019), Trust (2020) and Treasure & Dirt (2021) - are also bestsellers and all 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 30 countries on six continents with SBS TV, while in Canberra, roles included chief political correspondent for The Bulletin, senior writer for The Age and Online Political Editor for Fairfax.

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

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