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Alex Hammond Alex Hammond i(A142516 works by)
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'Alex Hammond was born in South Africa and emigrated to Australia with his family as a child. He graduated with an Arts/Law degree from the University of Melbourne and worked for several Melbourne law firms. Blood Witness is his first novel.'

Source: Penguin Books. (Sighted: 9/9/2013)

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y separately published work icon Blood Witness Melbourne : Penguin Books , 2013 Z1929932 2013 single work novel crime thriller 'Defence laywer Will Harris is reluctantly drawn into a bizarre murder trial. A terminally ill man claims to have witnessed the brutal crime - in a vision.

But the looming trial is more than just a media circus: it's Will's first big case since the tragic death of his fiancée.

With the pressure mounting, Will's loyalties are split when his fiancée's sister is charged with drug trafficking.

The strain of balancing both cases takes its toll and Will finds himself torn between following the law and seeking justice.' (Publisher's blurb)
2014 shortlisted Ned Kelly Awards for Crime Writing — Best First Novel
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