Full Circle
Don't miss the brand-new standalone from the million copy internationally bestselling author
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Pub Date 29 Sep 2026 | Archive Date 8 Oct 2026
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Description
Don't miss epic and unforgettable new standalone thriller from the bestselling author of Scrublands and Times Crime Book of the Year Dead Man's Creek
'Succession meets le Carré: a masterclass in tension, power and moral ambiguity. I devoured it' SHANKARI CHANDRAN
'Elegant, intricate and deeply compelling' DERVLA McTIERNAN
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Two powerful families. A deadly feud. And one man caught in the middle.
Travis Somerland arrives at Montechino, the extraordinary private estate of billionaire Felix Clapton, expecting a new job and a fresh start. His instructions are simple: be punctual, be discreet and don't ask questions.
Instead, he finds himself drawn into a world of ruthless ambition and dangerous secrets - and caught in the middle of a bitter feud between two of Australia's most powerful dynasties.
The Claptons and the Murtries have money, influence and decades of history between them. Now, their rivalry is escalating - and someone is prepared to kill to come out on top.
Travis is a man accustomed to danger, but as he is drawn deeper into their deadly struggle, doing the right thing could put his life in the crosshairs.
Both families will do anything to win. Travis will risk everything to stop them.
PRAISE FOR FULL CIRCLE:
'A few things are certain in life: death, taxes, and that Chris Hammer has written another winner'
BENJAMIN STEVENSON
'Hook this book straight into your veins and enjoy the ride'
SARAH BAILEY
'A page-turning thriller from the master of Australian crime'
MICHAEL BRISSENDEN
'This is his best yet. I relished it'
PAUL DALEY
'To read Hammer is to watch a master at work'
LAURA McCLUSKEY
'I absolutely loved it'
MARGARET HICKEY
MORE PRAISE FOR CHRIS HAMMER:
'Another winner' CRIME TIME
'A beguiling read' THE SUNDAY TIMES
'Savage and unpredictable' THE SUN'An engrossing thriller' IRISH MAIL ON SUNDAY
'Hammer is up there with the best Australian novelists' ASPECTS OF CRIME
'Another epic Outback mystery from Australia's most exciting crime writer' DAILY EXPRESS
'A masterful, stunning thriller. Irresistible.' CHRIS WHITAKER
'My favourite Australian author' ANN CLEEVES
'Epic. Shakespearean in depth and range' THE TIMES
'Fierce, gripping and spine-chilling' DAILY MAIL
'Shimmers . . . A tortured tale of blood and loss' VAL McDERMID
'Stunning - a page-turner which stays long in the memory' SUNDAY TIMES
'A leader in Australian noir' MICHAEL CONNELLY
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781035441648 |
| PRICE | £20.00 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 512 |
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Featured Reviews
Ciaran S, Reviewer
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
Kevin H, Reviewer
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.
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