Bookish presents: LEGACY Chris Hammer

Join us for an evening with Aussie crime icon Chris Hammer to celebrate his latest book, LEGACY.

We are thrilled to welcome Chris Hammer back to Bendigo to talk about his work and especially his upcoming release LEGACY, which will be published by Allen & Unwin on September 30th.

Chris is a leading Australian crime fiction author. His first book, Scrublands, was an instant #1 bestseller upon publication in 2018. It won the prestigious UK Crime Writers' Association John Creasey New Blood Dagger and was shortlisted for awards in Australia and the United States.

Scrublands has been sold into translation in several foreign languages. Chris's follow-up books—Silver (2019), Trust (2020), Treasure & Dirt (2021), The Tilt (2022) and The Seven (2023) The Valley (2024)—are also bestsellers and all have been shortlisted for major literary prizes. Legacy is his eighth novel.

The Tilt (published as Dead Man's Creek in the UK) was named The Sunday Times Crime Book of the Year for 2023.

Scrublands has been adapted for television, screening globally, and production is underway for a second series based on Silver.

Before turning to fiction, Chris was a journalist for more than thirty years. He has written two non-fiction books The River (2010) and The Coast (2012).

Join us at Bendigo Trades Hall on the 22nd of October to hear Chris discuss his work. Books will be available for sale and signing.

This is a free event but bookings are essential. Please book your spot via the link above.