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The Seven

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The Seven by Chris Hammer is a gripping crime thriller that delves into the dark secrets of a small Australian town. As two detectives investigate a mysterious death, they uncover a web of deceit, betrayals, and long-buried secrets that threaten to unravel the community. The story masterfully blends suspense with rich character development, keeping readers on edge until the very end.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy intricate crime and thriller novels with richly detailed settings, deep character development, and a plot full of suspense and twists. Perfect for readers who appreciate a gripping tale that keeps them guessing until the end.

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The Seven

The latest stunning thriller from the bestselling author of Scrublands and The Tilt.

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The Seven by Chris Hammer is a gripping thriller that plunges you into the dark and secretive world of Yuwonderie, a district dominated by seven founding families. For a century, these families have ruled with an iron fist, amassing wealth and power while keeping their secrets deeply buried. But the unbridled control of The Seven faces a shocking upheaval when one of their own is discovered dead in a ditch under startling circumstances.

Seasoned homicide detectives Ivan Lucic and Nell Buchanan are dispatched to untangle this convoluted mystery. Their investigation starts to unravel a complex web of deceit and malfeasance that stretches back decades. Could this murder be linked to the execution of the victim's friend thirty years prior—another member of The Seven? Or does it trace back even further to the overshadowed story of a servant girl on the brink of the Great War?

The deeper Ivan and Nell delve into the investigation, the more perilous it becomes. The Seven have long guarded their secrets with ruthless tenacity, and exposing these truths could mean certain death. As clues emerge and danger mounts, Ivan and Nell must race against time to uncover the murderer before more lives are lost.

The Seven encapsulates Chris Hammer’s signature style: a compelling blend of emotional depth, intricate plotlines, and a vivid sense of place. This evocative thriller assures readers that in Yuwonderie, nothing is ever quite as it seems.

Chris Hammer, renowned for his international bestsellers such as Scrublands, Treasure & Dirt, and The Tilt, cements his status as one of the world's premier crime writers with this spectacular novel.

Praise for Chris Hammer:

"Hammer has confirmed and underlined his reputation as numbering among the very best novelists in detective fiction." Sydney Morning Herald

"Chris Hammer at the height of his powers ... absolutely not to be missed!" Hayley Scrivenor, author of Dirt Town on The Tilt

"A darkly simmering mystery, gorgeously told ... Utterly brilliant." Dervla McTiernan, author of The Ruin and The Murder Rule

"It would be unfair to say Chris Hammer is at the top of the crime writing game. Chris Hammer IS the game. Full Tilt may be a better title, given the speed with which readers will devour Chris Hammer's exceptional novel." Benjamin Stevenson, author of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone

"Like everything Chris Hammer writes, The Tilt is a rich, complex thriller, packed with detail and intrigue. There's a reason why this guy is on my auto-read list!" Christian White, author of The Nowhere Child

"Chris Hammer is a great writer ... a leader in Australian noir." Michael Connelly

"If you haven't read Hammer before, this is the perfect time to experience one of the best writers Australia has to offer. Rife with intrigue, murder, and small-town secrets, Treasure and Dirt is a spectacular thriller that delivers some unforgettable characters with twists and turns you won't see coming. Hammer has raised the bar for Australian crime, and this is a must-read." Better Reading

"Chris Hammer has excelled himself with Trust...a thriller strong on character development, social insights, ethical issues and dramatic action." Weekend Australian

"The best Australian crime novel since Peter Temple's The Broken Shore." The Times on Silver

"Shimmers with heat from the sun and from the passions that drive a tortured tale of blood and loss." Val McDermid on Scrublands

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The Seven by Chris Hammer is praised for its intricate plot and compelling writing. Reviewers highlight the well-developed characters and the suspenseful, atmospheric storytelling that keeps readers engaged. Many appreciate the blend of mystery and thriller elements, making it a gripping read for fans of the genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761067426

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 537g

Pages: 512

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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 Creasey 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 a television series based on the novel is scheduled for completion in late 2023. His follow up books - Silver (2019), Trust (2020), Treasure & Dirt (2021) and The Tilt (2022) - 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 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) 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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