#Performances
#About the event
Duration: 60 minutes
Scrublands proclaimed Chris Hammer the new master of rural noir. His latest novel, The Seven, is a propulsive thriller set among the hermetic elite of Yuwonderie, whose founding families conceal a century of secrets. Brilliantly plotted and vividly characterised, The Seven is a dark treat for crime aficionados.
Supported by QBD Books
#Artists
Chris Hammer
Chris Hammer is a leading Australian crime fiction author. His novels have been praised for their sense of place, their intricate plots, their colourful characters and their emotional depth. His first book, Scrublands, was an instant bestseller and winner of the UK Crime Writers Association’s New Blood dagger. The television adaptation is currently screening worldwide. His fifth book, The Tilt, was recently named as The London Times Crime Book of the Year for 2023. His latest book is The Seven.
Sally Piper
Sally Piper is the author of three novels. Her most recent Bone Memories was a finalist in the 2023 Queensland Literary Awards for a Work of State Significance, the Courier Mail People’s Choice Queensland Book of the Year Award and was longlisted for the 2023 Dublin Literary Award and a Davitt Award. Her short fiction and non-fiction have appeared in various publications to include Griffith Review, The Saturday Paper, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Weekend Australian.
