Chris Hammer’s latest is a standalone thriller, and whilst I’ve enjoyed his police series this is an absolute winner - the freedom to do something a bit different has really unlocked a new freedom in his writing. Combining undercover cops, former undercover cops, corporate skullduggery and financial intrigue, family drama with a succession vibe, and a range of perspectives over multiple timelines this feels epic -it never really lets up and I was completely drawn in by the characters, with a few enjoyable shocks.
Superb

Chris Hammer’s Full Circle is an epic, multi-layered crime thriller that showcases everything readers have come to expect from him: moral complexity, high-stakes intrigue, and a richly textured world where power, money, and danger collide. The novel is substantial and you feel that breadth. Hammer builds a dense web of dynastic rivalries, corporate corruption, and personal peril, all centred on Travis Somerland’s descent into the ruthless world of Montechino, a fortress-like estate ruled by the ultra-wealthy Clapton family.

Despite its length, Full Circle remains highly enjoyable. Hammer’s pacing is deliberate but never sluggish; each chapter adds another layer of intrigue or character depth.

What makes the long form work is Hammer’s control. He blends Succession‑style power struggles and Shakespearean-scale family drama into a narrative that feels both expansive and tightly engineered. The result is a thriller that doesn’t just entertain—it envelops.

If you enjoy crime fiction that takes its time, builds its world brick by brick, and delivers a payoff worthy of the journey, Full Circle is a standout.