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Fiction, Crime & Thrillers

Silver

Chris Hammer (author)

Hardback Published on: 09/01/2020

£16.99

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Great read

Wonderful complex story. This is a very engaging read with a complex but fascinating plot one of the things that makes this writer stand out is his very... READ MORE

Linda@{Livingston]

Synopsis

Longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger 2020

An enthralling and propulsive new thriller from the author of Scrublands

A homecoming marred by blood
Journalist Martin Scarsden returns to Port Silver to make a fresh start with his partner Mandy. But he arrives to find his childhood friend murdered - and Mandy is the prime suspect. Desperate to clear her name, Martin goes searching for the truth.

A terrible crime
The media descends on Port Silver, compelled by a story that has it all: sex, drugs, celebrity, and religion. Martin is chasing the biggest scoop of his career, and the most personal.

A past he can't escape
As Martin draws closer to a killer, the secrets of his traumatic childhood come to the surface, and he must decide what is more important - the story or his family...

Publisher information

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781472255358
Number of pages: 576
Dimensions: 236 x 162 x 50 mm
Weight: 840g

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Interesting sequek

I really enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with Martin again and join him in investigating a complex crime and also exploring his past. It is a very lon... READ MORE

jean

Excellent Aussie intrigue

The peerless Chris Hammer recaptures the magic of his previous outing, Scrublands, in this intricate thriller full of Aussie charm. Having loved Scrublands... READ MORE

KimG9

A Marvellous Sequel!

Chris Hammer's follow-up to his marvellous Australian crime fiction début, Scrublands, proves his remarkable talent in this gritty hard-hitting novel. In ... READ MORE

Bridget East

A wonderful sequel to Shrublands

One of the joys of book reviewing is having the privilege of enjoying a tremendous debut novel – such was Shrublands. It is very rare that a writer is able... READ MORE

Elite Reviewing Group

Brilliant!

This is a crime thriller there is no doubt about that and one of my favourite kind with its slow, steady pace and sombre atmosphere as the story gradually ... READ MORE

Lynne Packer

Despite the size of the novel, the reader does not have the opportunity to become bored by the narrative.

Finally, the followup to the atmospheric and addictive ‘Scrublands’ is now available as Chris Hammer releases his second epic, ‘Silver’. As with his award ... READ MORE

Maria's Book Musings

A good read

A thoroughly enjoyable book, good plot, fabulous characterisation, great sense of place, what more could you ask for. I enjoyed Scrublands and Silver didn... READ MORE

Amanda Gee

A Great Read

I enjoyed Scrublands, the first book featuring Martin Scarsden, and was looking forward to reading Silver. I was not disappointed. I was enthralled from be... READ MORE

Minibookworm

A slow paced start, gradually building in speed.

After reading Scrublands earlier this year I was pleased to get this book, the second one with Martin Scarsdale the disgraced journalist, Having moved away... READ MORE

Jacqueline Sharp

A good read but too slow-paced

When Martin Scarsden returns to his home town of Port Silver with partner Mandy, tragedy soon strikes. His childhood friend, Jasper, is found murdered and ... READ MORE

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