Garry Disher was born in Burra, South Australia. He grew up on his parents’ wheat and wool farm. He has an Arts degree from the University of Adelaide and an MA in Australian history from Monash University. He has lived and worked in England, Europe, the USA, and Africa. Disher also writes mainstream fiction, children's books, writers' handbooks, history texts, and short story collections. He is the creator of:
1. 'Hal Challis', a Detective Inspector in Melbourne.
2. 'Paul "Hirsch" Hirschhausen', a Constable in the Australian outback.
3. 'Wyatt Wareen', a master thief.
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