Aussie author Chris Hammer is considered one of the world’s best crime writers. His debut novel, Scrublands, sold more than one million copies worldwide and has been adapted into a popular TV series. His follow up books - ‘Silver’, ‘Treasure & Dirt’, and ‘The Tilt’  were also bestsellers, and have been shortlisted for major literary prizes. 

His new book, ‘The Valley’ sees the return of Nell Buchanan and Ivan Lucic, who are investigating the murder of a controversial entrepreneur in a remote mountain valley. And it’s Nells most emotionally fraught investigation yet.

Luke Grant chats with Chris Hammer to find out what The Valley is all about. You can preorder a copy here.