Chris Hammer is the author of instant bestseller Scrublands and it’s stunning followup Silver. A journalist with over 30 years of experience, he was also shortlisted for a Walkey award for his first non-fiction novel The River. In 2019 Chris won the CWA Dagger New Blood Award for Best First Crime Novel, has just been shortlisted for the 2020 ABA Booksellers Choice Awards, and takes out my personal award for most memorable character names in any books I’ve ever read. He is a font of knowledge when it comes to crime fiction and the first person I’d ask for recommendations when it comes to finding the best crime fiction books getting around.

Look out for the moment in the podcast where Chris breakdowns every Midsomer Murders plot ever in one neat package. Brilliant stuff.

For the full show notes, including all of Chris's best crime fiction recommendations, head here.