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Scrublands

By: Chris Hammer
Narrated by: Rupert Degas
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 * * *NOW A MAJOR BBC TV SERIES * * *

THE #1 BESTSELLING AUSTRALIAN CRIME NOVEL
WINNER OF THE CWA JOHN CREASEY DAGGER
SUNDAY TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019

'Shimmers ... a tortured tale of blood and loss' Val McDermid

'Stunning ... Scrublands is that rare combination, a page-turner that stays long in the memory' Sunday Times (Crime Book of the Month)

In an isolated country town ravaged by drought, a charismatic young priest opens fire on his congregation, killing five men before being shot dead himself.

A year later, journalist Martin Scarsden arrives in Riversend to write a feature on the anniversary of the tragedy. But the stories he hears from the locals don't fit with the accepted version of events.

Just as Martin believes he is making headway, a shocking discovery rocks the town. The bodies of two backpackers - missing since the time of the massacre - are found in the scrublands. The media descends on Riversend and Martin is the one in the spotlight.

Wrestling with his own demons, Martin finds himself risking everything to uncover a truth that becomes more complex with every twist. But there are powerful forces determined to stop him, and he has no idea how far they will go to make sure the town's secrets stay buried.©2018 Chris Hammer (P)2018 Headline Publishing Group Crime Thrillers International Mystery & Crime Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense
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"Stunning...Scrublands is that rare combination, a page-turner that stays long in the memory." (Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month)

"A heatwave of a novel, scorching and powerful...Extraordinary." (AJ Finn)
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A tightly woven intricate description of love and death played out on a rich Australian canvas, beautifully brought to life through the talented Degas. A story so rich I will listen again; Hammer’s description of Australian landscapes are rewarding.

Multidimensional performance by Degas

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Not to be missed. Not only is this a great read but it will pull you into the Australian outback life style and essence.

Excellent. Best read in two years.

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Loved this book - the land and the characters came alive. Great narrator as well - awesome combination.

Awesome outback story

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This book was recommended to me and I’m so glad. It is the best book I’ve read in years. Looking forward to the next book.

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