Full Circle: Don't miss the brand-new standalone from the million copy internationally bestselling author

by Chris Hammer

Don't miss epic and unforgettable new standalone thriller from the bestselling author of Scrublands and Times Crime Book of the Year Dead Man's Creek'Succession meets le Carré: a masterclass in tension, power and moral ambiguity. I devoured it' SHANKARI CHANDRAN

'Elegant, intricate and deeply compelling' DERVLA McTIERNAN

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Two powerful families. A deadly feud. And one man caught in the middle.

Travis Somerland arrives at Montechino, the extraordinary private estate of billionaire Felix Clapton, expecting a new job and a fresh start. His instructions are be punctual, be discreet and don't ask questions.


Instead, he finds himself drawn into a world of ruthless ambition and dangerous secrets - and caught in the middle of a bitter feud between two of Australia's most powerful dynasties.
The Claptons and the Murtries have money, influence and decades of history between them. Now, their rivalry is escalating - and someone is prepared to kill to come out on top.


Travis is a man accustomed to danger, but as he is drawn deeper into their deadly struggle, doing the right thing could put his life in the crosshairs.

Both families will do anything to win. Travis will risk everything to stop them.



PRAISE FOR FULL CIRCLE:

'A few things are certain in death, taxes, and that Chris Hammer has written another winner'
BENJAMIN STEVENSON

'Hook this book straight into your veins and enjoy the ride'
SARAH BAILEY

'A page-turning thriller from the master of Australian crime'
MICHAEL BRISSENDEN

'This is his best yet. I relished it'
PAUL DALEY

'To read Hammer is to watch a master at work'
LAURA McCLUSKEY

'I absolutely loved it'
MARGARET HICKEY

MORE PRAISE FOR CHRIS


'Another winner' CRIME TIME
'A beguiling read' THE SUNDAY TIMES
'Savage and unpredictable' THE SUN 'An engrossing thriller' IRISH MAIL ON SUNDAY
'Hammer is up there with the best Australian novelists' ASPECTS OF CRIME
'Another epic Outback mystery from Australia's most exciting crime writer' DAILY EXPRESS
'A masterful, stunning thriller. Irresistible.' CHRIS WHITAKER
'My favourite Australian author' ANN CLEEVES
'Epic. Shakespearean in depth and range' THE TIMES
'Fierce, gripping and spine-chilling' DAILY MAIL
'Shimmers . . . A tortured tale of blood and loss' VAL McDERMID
'Stunning - a page-turner which stays long in the memory' SUNDAY TIMES
'A leader in Australian noir' MICHAEL CONNELLY

Audible Audio

Published September 29, 2026

About the author

Chris Hammer 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)—are also bestsellers and all have been shortlisted for major literary prizes. The Valley is his seventh 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).

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.

Reviews

[Marie McCallum · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another brilliant book from Chris Hammer, one of my favourite authors