Garry Disher
Garry Disher was born on August 15th, 1949 and is currently 76 years old. Garry Disher was born in Corporate Town of Burra, South Australia, Australia.
Garry Disher is known for writing in the Thriller and Crime Fiction genres.
Garry Disher has written 23 standalone novels, starting with Steal Away in 1987. The most recently released novel was Sanctuary, which was released in 2024. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Garry at this time.
Garry Disher has also written the Wyatt series which has 9 books including Kickback and Paydirt.
Garry Disher: Awards & Accolades
Garry Disher won the Ned Kelly Awards, Lifetime Achievement, in 2018.
Disher's books have also won multiple awards, Chain of Evidence won the Ned Kelly Awards, Best Crime Novel, in 2007. Wyatt won the Ned Kelly Awards, Best Crime Novel, in 2010. Consolation won the Ned Kelly Awards, Best Crime Novel, in 2021.
The following novels by Garry Disher were also nominated for these awards:
- The Dragon Man: Ned Kelly Awards, Best Crime Novel (2000).
- Kittyhawk Down: Ned Kelly Awards, Best Crime Novel (2003).
- Hell to Pay / Bitter Wash Road: Ned Kelly Awards, Best Crime Novel (2014).
- The Heat: Ned Kelly Awards, Best Crime Novel (2016).
- Under the Cold Bright Lights: Ned Kelly Awards, Best Crime Novel (2018).
- Kill Shot: Ned Kelly Awards, Best Crime Novel (2019).
- Sanctuary: Crime Writer's Association Award, Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award (2025). Ned Kelly Awards, Best Crime Novel (2025).
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Garry Disher: F.A.Q
When was Garry Disher Born? How old is Garry Disher?
Garry Disher was born on August 15th, 1949. Garry Disher is currently 76 years old.
Where was Garry Disher Born?
Garry Disher was born in Corporate Town of Burra, South Australia, Australia and is Australian.
What awards has Garry Disher won?
Garry Disher has won the following awards: Lifetime Achievement at the Ned Kelly Awards (2018).
What book awards has Garry Disher won?
What was the first book Garry Disher wrote?
The first book written by Garry Disher was Approaches, published in 1981.
What was the most recent book Garry Disher wrote?
His most recently released work was Mischance Creek on September 30th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Garry Disher?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Garry Disher book is
Hell to Pay / Bitter Wash Road. Here are his most popular books:
- Hell to Pay / Bitter Wash Road (8.5)
- The Dragon Man (8.67)
- Peace (8.4)
- Consolation (8.5)
- Kittyhawk Down (9)
What genres does Garry Disher Write?
Garry Disher primarily writes in the Crime Fiction and Thriller genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Crime Thriller, Police Procedural Crime Fiction, and Noir.
Are there upcoming new books by Garry Disher?
Garry Disher does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Garry Disher written?
Garry Disher has written 57 books across 10 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
- 9 books in the Wyatt Series
- 7 books in the Inspector Challis Series
- 5 books in the Paul Hirschhausen Series
- 23 Standalone Novels
- 3 Anthologies
- 5 Short Story Collections
- 4 Non-Fiction Books
- 1 book in the After Dark Series