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The Valley

By: Chris Hammer
Narrated by: Dorje Swallow
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The latest stunning thriller from the bestselling author of Scrublands and The Seven.
Nell Buchanan and Ivan Lucic are back—as Nell is thrown into her most emotionally fraught investigation yet.

A controversial entrepreneur is murdered in a remote mountain valley, but this is no ordinary case. Ivan and Nell are soon contending with cowboy lawyers, conmen, bullion thieves and grave robbers.

But it's when Nell discovers the victim is a close blood relative, that the past begins to take on a looming significance.

What did take place in The Valley all those years ago? What was Nell's mother doing there, and what was her connection to troubled young police officer Simmons Burnside? And why do the police hierarchy insist Ivan and Nell stay with the case despite an obvious conflict of interest?

The Valley features a page-turning plot, intriguing characters, and an evocative sense of place—where nothing is ever quite what it seems. Chris Hammer, the acclaimed and bestselling author of the international bestsellers Scrublands, Treasure & Dirt, The Tilt and The Seven, presents another immersive and emotionally rewarding thriller.

©2024 Chris Hammer (P)2024 W.F. Howes Ltd. Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense
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Great listen, can't get enough of Nell and Ivan and their cases.
This one had me wondering until the very end.

Another compelling listen!

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My favourite in this series so far. Great story and the narrator who kept me hooked until the end.

Enjoyable story

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Awesome storyline great listening kept in suspense great narrator liked the fact how the story rolled on from the other novels

Everything

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loved all 5 novels.The twists and turns in all 5 and all interlocking with each other. Cannot wait for his next novel

intriging

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Like his other books, this novel has twists and turns. I enjoyed the storyline and especially the character connections from previous books in the series. Every book has been narrated perfectly by Dorje Swallow. I have thoroughly enjoyed every book written by this author.

Another great story from Chris Hammer

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I liked the story, the continuation of Nell’s journey also her journey with her partner.

Great plot

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Chris Hammer never misses. This series will go down as Australia’s greatest! And Dorje Swallow has become the amazing voice that brings the words to life

Hammer Time!

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Another enthralling story from Chris Hammer
Engaging characters,great story,interesting twists and turns
Loved it

Brilliant

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Another good story by Chris. the books of his which flip back and forth between timelines are not my favorites, but this is definitely another solid read.

Another good one, but not the best yet.

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Enjoyed and related to the dual time line, having struggled through the 90's recession. Quintessential Aussie noir.

Another top notch Hammer book

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