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The latest stunning thriller from the bestselling author of Scrublands and The Seven, we have 15 copies of The Valley by Chris Hammer up for grabs.

Nell Buchanan and Ivan Lucic are back – and 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 author of the international bestsellers Scrublands, Treasure & Dirt, The Tilt and The Seven, presents another immersive and emotionally rewarding thriller.

Praise for Chris Hammer:

‘Hammer has confirmed and underlined his reputation as numbering among the very best novelists in detective fiction.’ Sydney Morning Herald

Please note this competition is open from 14th October 2024 until 10th November 2024 and is only available to members of Mouths Of Mums. This competition is a game of skill – answer in 50 words or less. We are unable to accept entries posted via facebook. Facebook LIKE functionality is not a requirement of entry to this competition. The winners of this competition will be published on this page. Winners’ name and address will be provided to the promoter of this competition and prizes will be sent to the address you have in Your Profile. Please ensure your details are up to date so that you receive your prize.

  • Love a good book with a thriller story line. Be great to sit down and unwind after a full year of university studies and when toddler is asleep.


  • I think Chris Hammer is the best novelist and would love to win his novel The Valley.


  • Oh how I love a good murder mystery.
    Reading a book always takes away some of the guilt of spending a lazy day in bed.


  • I love reading and keen to read this book.


  • A bit of mystery makes for a great read, what is held between the cover, look forward to the read.


  • Then tell us in 50 words or less Please enter your competition entry below


  • Would love to read this book


  • The Tilt, The Seven, The Coast, The River.
    Everyone wants to know what Happened in The Valley that many years ago, I just want to continue my journey with Chris Hammer.


  • Oohh I love a good mystery cliff hanger murder book no douut Chris hammer has done his best yet


  • I’d love to win The Valley by Chris Hammer for an intense dive into Aussie noir! Hammer’s storytelling and the rugged outback setting are gripping—I can already feel the suspense and untold secrets. It’s the perfect escape for a crime fiction fan like me!


  • I can’t wait to read Chris Hammer’s latest book as his other two were very exciting and took me away to a different place. He sure has talent.


  • Books are life in this household


  • Love a great read for over the Christmas break!


  • Love reading anything and this looks like a great read.


  • I love a good read, the escapism after a long hard day in the real world. I love to get lost in the story and imagine the characters and what they would look like.


  • Sounds like an amazing book to read at the beach this summer


  • I’m a bookworm and reading is a good way for me to entertain myself. I suffered major depression and reading had helped me a lot in dealing my depression effectively. I will be very grateful to have a copy of this book. Thanks!


  • I would love this book! Scrublands was great so to be able to read another one would be fab!


  • To venture deep in Hammer’s tale,
    Through secrets veiled and shadows pale.
    The Valley calls with mystery,
    Twists and turns that beckon me.
    A gripping plot, a thrilling spree—
    Please, let this novel come to me!


  • I would love to win this for my Mum, she has had it a bit tough over the past couple of years and would love to surprise her with this. She would love it


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