Dr. Alfred Basta Named Best Fiction Christian Author in the United States of 2026

Best of Best Review named Dr. Alfred Basta Best Fiction Christian Author in the United States of 2026. The award was given in September 2026. Basta is a professor, author, and musician who has written more than 200 books.

The award recognizes Basta's Christian fiction. That work includes Ward No. 8, The Cross Examination series, and The Malgrave Letters. The Malgrave Letters is an epistolary Christian fiction series of three satirical books, written as letters from a senior tempter to a junior one. The three titles cover parenting, couples, and young adults, and each can be read on its own. Titles in the series include The Malgrave Letters about Young Adults, The Malgrave Letters about Parenting, and The Malgrave Letters about Couples. His Christian nonfiction includes Why I Decided to Believe in God and Grief: A Christian Perspective. His books are listed on his site, with a complete bibliography grouped as Christian fiction, Christian nonfiction, other nonfiction, children's books, and textbooks, each with year, publisher, and ISBN-13.

Basta is a Professor of Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, and Mathematics. He has taught and worked in the field since 1996, in both cybersecurity education and research, covering mathematics, computer science, information technology, and cybersecurity. His site lists more than 200 books published, over 60 certifications, more than 30 years of teaching, and three patents and copyrights. His textbooks are published by Wiley and Cengage and include Penetration Testing from Contract to Report and Open-Source Security Operations Center, both from Wiley. He also releases music as The Bastas Project, playing bass, guitar, drums, and piano, with releases on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio. The award adds a second line of recognition to a body of work that spans faith, cybersecurity, and mathematics.

Books can be found through the Books section of alfredbasta.com, which also links to Amazon, Goodreads, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, Indigo, and ThriftBooks. A press kit with facts, bios, a photo, the award, and press coverage is published in the Articles & Papers section. Speaking, consulting, publisher, and reader inquiries go to contact@alfredbasta.com or the contact form on the site.