About
Garry Disher
Garry Disher, born in 1949, is an Australian crime fiction writer known for his gritty and atmospheric mysteries. Disher's career spans over four decades, with numerous critically acclaimed novels to his name. His distinctive writing style combines lyrical prose with suspenseful plots and complex characters. His most famous creation is detective Hal Challis, featured in the long-running series set in rural Victoria and the seaside town of Port Dundas. Disher's accolades include the Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Novel multiple times, the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Fiction, and the prestigious Gold Dagger Award from the Crime Writers' Association. His work has been praised for its authenticity, subtle humor, and profound insights into human nature.
Book Series by Garry Disher
Wyatt Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Kickback | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Paydirt | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Deathdeal | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Crosskill | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Port Vila Blues | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Fallout | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wyatt | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Heat | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Kill Shot | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
Inspector Challis Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Dragon Man | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Kittyhawk Down | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Snapshot | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Chain of Evidence | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blood Moon | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Whispering Death | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Signal Loss | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
Paul Hirschhausen Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Hell to Pay / Bitter Wash Road | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Peace | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Consolation | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Day's End | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
Garry Disher Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Steal Away | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Stencil Man | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bamboo Flute (Short Story) | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ratface | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Switch Cat (Short Story) | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blame The Wind (Short Story) | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Sunken Road | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Walk Twenty, Run Twenty (Short Story) | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ermyntrude Takes Charge (Short Story) | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Apostle Bird (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Divine Wind | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| From Your Friend, Louis Deane. | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Past The Headlands | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Moondyne Kate | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Maddie Finn (Short Story) | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Two-way Cut (Short Story) | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Eva's Angel (Short Story) | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Play Abandoned | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Good One, Erm (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Her | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Under the Cold Bright Lights | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sanctuary | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Garry Disher Short Story Collections
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Approaches (Short Story) | 1981 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Difference To Me | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Flamingo Gate (Short Story) | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Restless: Stories of Flight and Fear | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Straight, Bent And Barbara Vine | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
Garry Disher Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Best | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Personal Best 2 | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Below the Waterline | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
Garry Disher Non-Fiction Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Writing Fiction: An Introduction to the Craft | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Australia Then & Now | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Writing Professionally: The Freelancer's Guide to Marketing Prose and Scripts | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bushrangers | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
After Dark Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Bent-Back Bridge ( By: Gary Crew, Gregory Rogers) | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Crow ( By: Tom Jellett, Peter Lawrance) | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Giant Spiders ( By: Stephen Measday, Mark L. Wilson) | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Carriers ( By: Tom Jellet, Jonathan Harlen) | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Twist in the Tale ( By: Laine Hall) | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Barn ( By: Gary Crew, Tom Jellet) | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Tunnel ( By: Matthew Condon) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Vampires (Short Story) ( By: Cameron Rogers) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Silver Eyes ( By: Jackie French) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Misteri Sumur Tua (Short Story) ( By: Gary Crew) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bats ( By: David Miller, Gavin Warner) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Goddess ( By: Robin Klein, Anne Spudvilas) | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Mouth ( By: Carmel Bird, Anita Mertzlin) | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Stray Cat (Short Story) ( By: Shaun Tan) | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Snake Man ( By: Peter Gouldthorpe, James Moloney) | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Pipe (Short Story) ( By: James Moloney) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Wombat King ( By: Mark L. Wilson, Philip Neilsen) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Peppercorn Tree ( By: Sheryl Gardner) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Lie ( By: Philip Neilsen) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cannibal Virus ( By: Peter Gouldthorpe, Sue Robinson) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Fort ( By: Gary Crew, Gregory Rogers) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Grandstand ( By: Gary Crew) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Ghost of Love Street ( By: Venero Armanno) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Darkroom ( By: Steven Woolman, Gerard Ross) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Rings ( By: Jenny Pausacker, Gregory Rogers) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Old Cattery ( By: Shaun Tan, Nette Hilton) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Doll ( By: Shaun Tan, Janine Burke) | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Half Dead ( With: Shaun Tan) | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Ghost of Deadman's Beach ( By: Venero Armanno, Dominique Falla) | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
Garry Disher Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Crosstown Traffic | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| More Crimes for a Summer Christmas | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Strange Fruit | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Out West: Australian Dirt | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Oxford Book of Detective Stories | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hard Labour | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dark Deeds Down Under | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
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