Library Welcomes Award-Winning Author Garry Disher

Published on 01 July 2024

Wangaratta Library is excited to announce an exclusive event featuring acclaimed Australian author Garry Disher on Sunday 14 July. Disher, renowned for his gripping crime fiction, will engage audiences in a discussion centred around his latest novel, Sanctuary, a compelling standalone work delving into the lives of two women in hiding from dangerous men who are pursuing them.

Mornington Peninsula based Garry Disher grew up in the mid-north of South Australia, a backdrop featured in his critically acclaimed crime novels. Disher has captivated readers worldwide with his popular book series, including: the Wyatt thrillers about a master thief, the Peninsula Crimes police procedurals, and the Hirsch series about rural police constable Paul Hirschhausen. Disher is a three-time winner of the Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Novel (2007, 2010, 2021), with over 50 titles to his name. His works span general fiction, children’s literature, young adult fiction, and crime. He has consistently graced best-seller lists and garnered prestigious awards both locally and internationally, including Germany. Disher is also the recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Australian Crime Writers Association.

This event promises to be highly popular; bookings are essential.

When: Sunday 14 July at 10.30am
Where: Wangaratta Library, 21 Docker St

Book here:

https://events.humanitix.com/host/wangaratta-library
library@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Or contact Library on 5721 2366

Author Enquiries
Garry Disher gdisher7@bigpond.com
or publicist Cora Roberts Cora.Roberts@textpublishing.com.au

Library Enquiries
Peyton Williams p.williams@wangaratta.vic.gov.au