Meet Alan Carter online for the Libby Book Club for WA!
Alan Carter‘s latest novel, Prize Catch, draws inspiration from his proximity to Tasmania’s controversial salmon farms. In this edition of the Libby Book Club, taking place on Wednesday 19 February at 7.30 pm AWST, Alan takes a deep dive into the gritty underbelly of the salmon fishing industry.
Known for capturing the pulse of current issues, Carter’s new standalone novel is no exception. As he explains, ‘You can’t live in Southern Tasmania’s Channel country and fail to notice all the salmon farms along the coastline. Nor swim in the ocean and miss the stark contrast in marine life near shore, especially compared to places like Fremantle or Hopetoun.’
About the book:
When Ros Chen’s wife Niamh is killed in a hit-and-run, Ros is left to deal with her grief and the aftermath. Meanwhile, former solider Sam Willard begins work at a salmon farm, hoping for a fresh start. As old war crimes allegations surface and Sam is ‘promoted’ as a special operative against an anti-salmon farm activist, he and Ros form an inadvertent alliance, forced into hiding in Tasmania’s wilderness. With murderous thugs on their trail – followed closely by a corrupt detective and a cop working her last case before retirement – this quickly becomes a race for survival.
About the author:
Alan Carter was born in Sunderland, UK. He immigrated to Australia in 1991 and now lives just south of Hobart. He sometimes works as a television documentary director. In his spare time, he plunges into the icy Tasmanian waters for fun.
Alan is also the author of two award-winning crime series: the Nick Chester series, which includes Marlborough Man and Doom Creek, and the Cato Kwong series which includes Crocodile Tears, Prime Cut, Getting Warmer, Bad Seed and Heaven Sent.
About the Libby Book Club:
Brought to you via Libby, the library reading app, during this book club event, guests have the opportunity to ask questions, interact with authors, and enjoy a bookish discussion. Hosted by David Allan-Petale, the Zoom link will be emailed to all attendees on the day of the event.
