Chris Hammer Reading Order
4 series · 11 books
Chris Hammer is an Australian crime novelist and former journalist whose thrillers blend investigative storytelling with atmospheric plotting. He has written multiple interconnected crime series set in contemporary Australia, including the Martin Scarsden mysteries and the Ivan Lucic and Nell Buchanan novels, alongside works of narrative non-fiction that draw on his journalism background.
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Ivan Lucic & Nell Buchanan Series
Ongoing4 books (2021–2024)
Chris Hammer's Ivan Lucic & Nell Buchanan series comprises four books published between 2021 and 2024, with the sequence continuing. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Treasure & Dirt / Opal Country, followed by The Tilt / Dead Man's Creek, The Seven / Cover the Bones, and The Valley / The Broken River. The series blends mystery and thriller elements across interconnected investigations involving the titular detectives.
Start with Treasure & Dirt / Opal Country, the first of 4 books in the Ivan Lucic & Nell Buchanan series.
Start this series with Treasure & Dirt / Opal Country
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Martin Scarsden Series
Ongoing4 books (2018–2025)
The Martin Scarsden series consists of four mystery thrillers by Chris Hammer, beginning with Scrublands in 2018 and continuing through Legacy in 2025. This ongoing series should be read in publication order, as each book builds on the investigative journalism of protagonist Martin Scarsden. The four books are Scrublands, Silver, Trust, and Legacy.
Start with Scrublands, the first of 4 books in the Martin Scarsden series.
Start this series with Scrublands
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2010–2013)
Chris Hammer's two-book non-fiction series comprises investigative works published between 2010 and 2013. Both The River and The Coast should be read in their publication order, beginning with The River. This complete series explores true crime and mystery through detailed journalistic investigation.
Start with The River and read in order.
Start this series with The River
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Chris Hammer written?
- Chris Hammer has written 11 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Chris Hammer series?
- Here are the first books in Chris Hammer's series: Ivan Lucic & Nell Buchanan: Treasure & Dirt / Opal Country; Martin Scarsden: Scrublands; Non-Fiction: The River.
- What order should I read Chris Hammer's books?
- We recommend reading Chris Hammer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Chris Hammer still writing new books?
- Yes, Chris Hammer has 2 ongoing series: Ivan Lucic & Nell Buchanan, Martin Scarsden.