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GENRE
Crime thrillers, Australian political fiction
If you like fast-paced, page-turning crime thrillers then Richard Evans’ books will not disappoint you.
Drawing on his insider experiences as a federal member of parliament during the 1990s Keating-Howard era and as a national industry leader, Richard Evans has created explosive believable stories using compelling characters and page-turning plots.
Through his well-researched books, he examines contemporary societal issues and, using his insider experience, exposes the dark arts of politics including the tribalism, bullying, manipulation of power, backstabbing, and egos. Themes he has written about include parliamentary corruption, integrity, equity and inclusion, Aboriginal sovereignty, euthanasia, capital punishment, and the manipulation of election campaigns.
Thrillers with a political theme are a unique genre, and when crime and suspense is layered into the story readers ask – is it true? Richard’s titles are similar to Steve Lewis and Chris Uhlmann’s ‘Secret City’ trilogy, Tony Jones, and Michael Brissenden’s works, and would be enjoyed by Jane Harper, Chris Hammer and Jack Heath readers.
He lives in the Whitsunday village of Airlie Beach, Australia.
CATALOGUE
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The Democracy Trilogy
The Referendum Series
Jack Hudson MP series
Other fiction
IN THE MEDIA
16 April 2025, 852 Press: Former MP turns election fiction into more like political fact
7 November 2023, Townsville Bulletin [paywall]: Author spills on ‘dark arts’ behind political thrillers
20 July 2023, Mackay and Whitsunday Life: The Ins and Outs of Publishing
22 June 2023, Mackay & Whitsunday Life: New Release For Local Author
13 June 2023, 852 Press: New novel SELFISH AMBITIONS sheds light on men’s mental health during Men’s Health Week
13 June 2023, 852 Press: A catalyst to discuss mental health challenges faced by politicians
5 April 2023, Mackay & Whitsunday Life: Author Talks with Richard Evans
17 March 2023, Mackay & Whitsunday Life: Politics, Plots And Publishing
15 December 2022, Mackay & Whitsunday Life: Whitsunday Writer’s Festival Back in 2024
21 November 2022, SunraysiaDaily [paywall]: Political thriller set in the Mallee
18 November 2022, Wimmera Mallee News [paywall]: Crime thriller novel bears familiar name
17 November 2022, Mackay and Whitsunday Life: Whitsunday Author Launches New Crime Thriller
14 November 2022, 852 Press: Former Federal MP releases new crime thriller on water rights
14 November 2022, 852 Press: Crime thriller exposes dark arts of politics: Former federal MP turns creative advocate
8 September 2022, Mackay and Whitsunday Life: Thriller Author Sets Sights on Airlie
20 September 2021, 852 Press: Death with dignity or a bill to kill?
22 August 2021, Book Reader Magazine: Featured author Richard Evans
6 July 2021, 852 Press: NAIDOC Week, Heal Country, heal our nation
26 May 2021, 852 Press: Are Australians really sorry? Or do they just pay homage?
18 March 2021, 852 Press: Aboriginal sovereignty has never been ceded – is it time to rethink government policy?
18 March 2021, 852 Press: Former Federal MP releases Australian political thriller on Aboriginal sovereignty
