Thriller Author Sets Sights On Airlie

Published author of three political thriller novels and former Federal Politician, Richard Evans, has just moved to the Whitsundays from Melbourne and is already working on a book based in his new home.

A corporate executive for much of his life and a politician in the 1990s, Evans says he understands “the tribalism, the bullying, the manipulation of power, the backstabbing and the egos” involved with high-powered positions and feels inspired to write about them in his books.

Using his political insider knowledge to write page-turning thrillers exposing the dark art of politics, Evans draws upon the turbulent era when Keating and Howard were

faced with demanding social and economic issues.

He writes about contemporary topics like parliamentary integrity, women’s equality, Aboriginal sovereignty, water rights, and euthanasia.

Part of the emerging genre in political and parliamentary thrillers, Evans released his first book, Deceit, in 2018. He has now published a total of six books that are available across Australia. His next book, The Mallee, examines the issue of water rights and will be released in November 2022.

Bringing this wealth of knowledge to the Whitsundays, Evans hopes to be inspired by the local environment.

“We chose Airlie Beach because of its many gems, especially its sense of

community, and we are slowly working our way through its splendour,” he said.

“But I’m conscious of ensuring my writing day is productive and already I am working through a thriller based in the region, as well continuing to support writers who wish to self-publish their work.”

Highly regarded political thriller author Richard Evans

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