Quick facts
- Alfred Basta is a professor, author, and musician.
- He has written more than 200 books in cybersecurity, computer science, mathematics, Christian fiction, and Christian nonfiction.
- He has taught since 1997.
- In September 2026, Best of Best Review named him Best Fiction Christian Author in the United States of 2026.
- He releases music as The Bastas Project.
Short bio
Alfred Basta is a professor, author, and musician. He has written more than 200 books, including the Christian novels Ward No. 8 and The Malgrave Letters, the personal account Why I Decided to Believe in God, and the Wiley textbook Penetration Testing from Contract to Report. In 2026 Best of Best Review named him Best Fiction Christian Author in the United States. He records music as The Bastas Project. Website: alfredbasta.com.
One-sentence bio
Alfred Basta: professor, author of Ward No. 8 and The Malgrave Letters, and musician as The Bastas Project. alfredbasta.com
Photos
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Awards
In September 2026, Best of Best Review named Alfred Basta Best Fiction Christian Author in the United States of 2026, based on readers’ reviews of submissions from August 2025 through July 2026.
Press coverage
| Date | Outlet | Headline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | NY Weekly | Dr. Alfred Basta Connects Technology, Faith, And Music | Feature |
| Sep 20, 2026 | USA News | Dr. Alfred Basta Examines Faith, Doubt, Evidence, and Grief | Feature |
| Sep 20, 2026 | CEO Times | Dr. Alfred Basta Turns Questions Into Books And Music | Feature |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Men’s Insider | Dr. Alfred Basta Brings One Mind To Many Fields | Feature |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Women’s Insider | Dr. Alfred Basta: A Curious Mind Beyond One Discipline | Feature |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Biz Weekly | Dr. Alfred Basta Finds Meaning Through Grief, Faith, And Art | Feature |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Best of Best Review | Best Fiction Christian Author in the United States of 2026 | Award announcement |
| 2026 | AP News (MarketersMedia) | Press release | Press release |
Contact
Contact@alfredbasta.com
Last updated: October 18, 2026.