{"title":"Series: Martin Scarsden","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the gripping world of the \u003cem\u003eMartin Scarsden\u003c\/em\u003e series, a captivating collection for all crime and thriller enthusiasts. Penned by the acclaimed author Chris Hammer, these novels promise a thrilling dive into the heart of rural Australia with journalist Martin Scarsden as your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBegin your journey with \u003cem\u003eScrublands\u003c\/em\u003e, where Scarsden finds himself in a small, drought-stricken town unraveling the mystery behind a shocking mass shooting. This book sets the tone for the series with its intricate plot and vivid depiction of the Australian outback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContinue with \u003cem\u003eSilver\u003c\/em\u003e, which takes you back to Scarsden's hometown. Here, the stakes are raised as Martin faces a murder that strikes close to home, forcing him to grapple with his purpose and past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe suspense reaches new heights in \u003cem\u003eTrust\u003c\/em\u003e, where danger follows Martin as he navigates deceit and corruption in Sydney. This instalment will keep you on the edge of your seat as you delve deeper into a complex web of secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eMartin Scarsden\u003c\/em\u003e series is a masterclass in storytelling, fusing atmospheric settings with intricate mysteries. Perfect for readers who crave genuine suspense and immersive narratives, these books deliver a thrilling exploration of crime in contemporary Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scrublands","title":"Scrublands","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOW A MAJOR TV SERIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the 2019 CWA Dagger New Blood Award for Best First Crime Novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an isolated country town brought to its knees by endless drought, a charismatic and dedicated young priest calmly opens fire on his congregation, killing five parishioners before being shot dead himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA year later, troubled journalist Martin Scarsden arrives in Riversend to write a feature on the anniversary of the tragedy. But the stories he hears from the locals about the priest and incidents leading up to the shooting don't fit with the accepted version of events his own newspaper reported in an award-winning investigation. Martin can't ignore his doubts, nor the urgings of some locals to unearth the real reason behind the priest's deadly rampage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJust as Martin believes he is making headway, a shocking new development rocks the town, which becomes the biggest story in Australia. The media descends on Riversend and Martin is now the one in the spotlight. His reasons for investigating the shooting have suddenly become very personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWrestling with his own demons, Martin finds himself risking everything to discover a truth that becomes darker and more complex with every twist. 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Once again, Martin finds himself in the front line of reporting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet the demands of deadlines and his desire to clear Mandy are not enough: the past is ever present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn enthralling and propulsive thriller from the acclaimed and bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eScrublands\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46521768149228,"sku":"9781760878658","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26173523482814.jpg?v=1749021515"},{"product_id":"trust-by-chris-hammer-9781761065040","title":"Trust","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This thrill ride of a story is everything we have come to expect and more.\" \u003cem\u003eBetter Reading\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMartin Scarsden's new life seems perfect, right up until the moment it's shattered by a voicemail: a single scream, abruptly cut off, from his partner Mandalay Blonde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRacing home, he finds an unconscious man sprawled on the floor and Mandy gone. Someone has abducted her. But who, and why?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo starts a twisting tale of intrigue and danger, as Martin probes the past of the woman he loves, a woman who has buried her former life so deep she has never mentioned it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd for the first time, Mandy finds denial impossible, now the body of a mystery man has been discovered, a man whose name she doesn't know, a man she was engaged to marry when he died. 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