Alan Carter touring Last Bastion across Tasmania!

   October 10—November 11, 2026
   Western Australia, Tasmania

Award-winning, bestselling crime writer Alan Carter is taking his latest crime novel, Last Bastion, on the road. Below is where you can catch him talking about the book, plus chat to him and get your own signed copy.

3 November

Join Alan Carter and Jo Dixon at the Afterword Cafe for the launch of Last Bastion. The launch is run by Fullers Bookshop from 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm. Tickets are $12. Book in here.

About the moderator:

Over thirteen years ago, Jo Dixon moved from suburban Brisbane to rural Tasmania, where she now writes full-time. She has released three bestselling suspense novels, and has been shortlisted for the Ned Kelly awards, the Danger awards, and the Davitt awards. Her fourth book is currently being transformed from a pile of scribbled notes to words on the screen.

9 November

Alan will be chatting all things Last Bastion at Devonport Library from 5.45 pm–7 pm. Copies of the book will be available for purchase from Devonport Bookshop at the event. Chat to Alan as he signs them for you. The event is free. Book in here.

10 November

Come for the crime, stay for the conversation in Burnie. Alan will be chatting with Chris Vitagliano of Not Just Books at Europa Cafe from 2.30 pm–4 pm. Tickets are $10 and include light refreshments. Book in here.

11 November

Enjoy an afternoon book chat with Alan at Kinimathatakinta/George Town Library from 2.30 pm–3 pm. Free to attend. Book in here.


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