New Political Thriller HORRIBLE PEOPLE Exposes the Dark Arts of Power and Corruption
As the federal election campaign heats up, former federal MP and Australian political thriller author Richard Evans, is set to release HORRIBLE PEOPLE – a gripping thriller that pulls back the curtain on the ruthless world of politics, corruption, and manipulation.
Launching as Australians vote on election day, HORRIBLE PEOPLE follows Jack Hudson, a former special services officer turned political novice, as he navigates a treacherous path to parliament in the seat of Gellibrand. But the real power lies with those pulling the strings – political operatives who will stop at nothing to maintain their influence. Hudson thought the war was over. He was wrong. Politics is its own kind of battlefield.
‘These stories aren’t imagined from afar. I’ve lived them. And yes, I’ve met more than a few horrible people,’ Evans said. ‘I’ve seen the way they work. I wrote it down. Then called it fiction.’
This page turning novel dives deep into the dark nexus of politics, crime, and power, featuring:
- A federal minister’s murder that shakes the political establishment.
- A battle over a corrupt building union, echoing real-world claims of union misconduct.
- The growing influence of outlaw motorcycle gangs in political and industrial affairs.
- The relentless ambition of politicians who will do and say anything to hold onto power.
With his firsthand experience in the corridors of Parliament House, Evans delivers an authentic, high-stakes thriller that is as timely as it is compelling.
HORRIBLE PEOPLE will be available in selected bookstores and online retailers from 3 May 2025.
Interviews with Richard Evans about the new book linked to the current election campaign are available.
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About the Author
Richard Evans is Australia’s leading political storyteller. A former federal MP, he draws on years of firsthand experience in the national parliament and as a policy insider, to craft gripping political crime thrillers that cut to the heart of power, corruption, and ambition. His praised DEMOCRACY TRILOGY (DECEIT, DUPLICITY, DOOMED) has been described as the Australian House of Cards, while his REFERENDUM SERIES (FORGOTTEN PEOPLE, THE KILL BILL, THE MALLEE) explores the shifting landscape of national identity and political will. His standalone novels SELFISH AMBITIONS and OUT OF MY HANDS continue to attract a growing audience of readers who want to be entertained—and challenged. HORRIBLE PEOPLE is his ninth novel.
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