The third installment of the Martin Scarsden series, and easily my favourite so far. Trust is so very atmospheric; strong gangster, underworld, secret society vibes, set in Sydney post-Covid lockdown. Full of "good guys" and "bad guys" yet Hammer makes it difficult to truly know which is which throughout and I found I was often second guessing myself.

It was very cleverly written and also very fast-paced for a book of its size. I definitely think Hammer has found his little niche of magic and if he continues on this trajectory, I can't wait to read what comes next.

4.5 stars.