Chris Hammer signs three-book deal to Summit Books Australia and in the UK

Summit Books Australia and Simon & Schuster have acquired ANZ rights to three novels by Chris Hammer from Grace Heifetz at a4 Literary. UK rights have been sold to Rachel Hart at Wildfire by Felicity Blunt via Heifetz at a4. 

Summit Books Publishing Director Jane Palfreyman says, ‘Working with Chris has been one of the joys of my career. It’s hard to believe that in just eight years he has written eight acclaimed bestsellers, inspired two successful global TV adaptations with another two in production, and achieved sales of over a million copies. And he’s just getting started! Chris is a superb writer: his books are layered, suspenseful, gripping and unforgettable; he is also adored by readers and booksellers alike. I am over the moon to be publishing Chris again and proud to welcome him to Summit Books and S&S.’ 

Chris Hammer says: ‘I am absolutely thrilled to be signing with Simon & Schuster and its globally acclaimed imprint, Summit Books. I am so excited to be working once again with the brilliant Jane Palfreyman, and I look forward to this next stage in my career with gratitude and anticipation.’ 

Grace Heifetz says: ‘It is wonderful to have the OG team back together. Jane has been the champion and passionate publisher of Chris’ crime novels from the very beginning. May the Hammerverse continue to flourish!’ 

Chris Hammer’s ninth novel, Full Circle, is a propulsive standalone thriller set in Sorrento, Victoria, and described by the author as ‘Succession meets The Big Short’. It will be released in print, ebook and audiobook on 29 September, 2026, followed by a major publicity tour and marketing campaign.