# Event Details - **Event Name**: Meet an Author: Chris Hammer - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for an evening with master crime writer, Chris Hammer, as he introduces his first standalone thriller, 'Full Circle'.About this EventChris Hammer returns to Gold Coast Libraries with his latest epic and unforgettable story of intrigue and revenge, love and redemption.Travis Somerland is a man accustomed to danger but nothing can prepare him for the peril, the intrigue or the ruthlessness that confront him at Montechino. Or the murders.Montechino: part palace and part fortress, the secluded estate of the uber-wealthy Claptons, modern-day robber barons who live by the credo: business is arithmetic, not morality.Now Travis finds himself entangled in the ultimate power struggle, generations in the making, as the Claptons challenge the authority of one of the country’s most formidable families. Can he survive the dynastic rivalries to bring some measure of justice to an unjust world?Chris Hammer is a leading Australian author of crime fiction with sales of over 1.5 million copies around the world. His first novel, , was an instant bestseller when it was published in mid-2018 and won the prestigious UK Crime Writers Association John Creasey Award for best debut crime novel in 2019. Scrublands was also made into a hit television series.Before turning to fiction, Chris was a journalist for more than thirty years, dividing his career between covering Australian federal politics and international affairs.Don’t miss this chance to meet one of Australia’s leading crime fiction authors – book your free tickets today.Getting thereBroadbeach Library is a 10 minute walk from the Broadbeach South tram station. Consider using public transport or active travel. Plan your trip with the Translink journey planner.Parking at the library is limited to 2 hours between 8am and 5pm. Additional parking is available at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, directly across the road. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mermaid-waters/meet-an-author-chris-hammer/100001992801239151 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, contests, shopping - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Broadbeach Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Mermaid Waters - **state**: QL - **country**: Australia - **location**: Broadbeach Library - **lat**: -28.0358706 - **long**: 153.4239122 - **full address**: Broadbeach Library, 61 Sunshine Boulevard, Mermaid Waters, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Meet an Author: Chris Hammer - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b0e083b15f71084a852c68dab81fa5feff1f95e7f68cfa19c155ec33e8060e99-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2c3131-gmir.jpg?v=1782896803 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Meet an Author: Chris Hammer being held? - **A:** Meet an Author: Chris Hammer takes place on Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Broadbeach Library, 61 Sunshine Boulevard, Mermaid Waters, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Meet an Author: Chris Hammer? - **A:** Meet an Author: Chris Hammer is organized by Gold Coast Libraries. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Meet an Author: Chris Hammer is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mermaid Waters, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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