BOOK INFORMATION
Recommended retail price:
AUD$34.95
Edition: First edition
Format & ISBN: trade paperback (ISBN 9780645554458) & eBook (ISBN 9780645554465)
Published: July 2024
Genre: Fiction, Australian, Thriller, Suspense, Politics
Pages: 542
A perilous struggle against the dark arts of politics.
Jack Hudson, a former special services officer, is persuaded to run for office, only to encounter the ruthless world of politics. He joins the National Party and faces fierce opposition from within. Despite sabotage, Hudson wins an unwinnable seat, only to navigate the dirty politics of deceit, betrayal, and threats. This fast-paced political thriller exposes the dark arts of politics, promising a page-turning read.
Drawing on his insider experiences as a federal member of parliament and national industry leader, and researched current issues, Richard Evans has created explosive believable stories using compelling characters and page-turning plots.
What readers have been saying about RICHARD EVANS:
Evans’ writing is slick, tight, and unobtrusive. The dialogue is a joy to read. The characters are solid and believable. One of the best books I’ve read in a while, and a solid five stars from me. Recommended! – Goodreads
Evans’ writing style allows the reader to glide through the book’s chapters whilst being familiarised with the plot and major protagonists. Go on, have a read. – Amazon
From former Federal MP Richard Evans comes this exceptional political thriller … – Canberra Weekly
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THE STORY
A perilous struggle against the dark arts of politics.
In the brutal arena of politics, trust no one.
Jack Hudson thought he left behind the dangers of war, but nothing could prepare him for the treacherous battlefield of politics to find that every ally can be an enemy and every victory a trap.
In HORRIBLE PEOPLE, former special services officer Jack Hudson is convinced against his better judgment to stand for election, entering the deceitful world of politics with an open mind only to face betrayal and sabotage from within his own party.
Manipulated by the ambitious Senator Stephanie Morgan and hindered by party disloyalty, Jack’s initial failure almost makes him quit. Senator Morgan, seeing Hudson as a continued threat to her authority, orchestrates his further downfall. Thrust into a by-election for an unwinnable seat and against all odds, thanks to his determined adviser, Hudson wins the seat by a razor-thin margin.
Success, however, brings more peril as Machiavellian colleagues and criminals target him. His office is firebombed, and his reputation tarnished. As Jack navigates this treacherous political landscape, he faces a crucial decision when a criminal offers to manipulate an election in his favour. Jack rejects the offer, wins on his own terms, and sets the stage for a promising political career. But the real challenge begins when Senator Morgan, thwarted in her ambitions, schemes for revenge.
As Jack prepares for his next term, his only ally, Chrissie Woodward, steps in with a game-changing proposal. But in a world where politics is showbusiness for ugly people, Hudson must decide how far he is willing to go to survive and protect his career.
HORRIBLE PEOPLE is a high-stakes political thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat. With its dark arts of politics, explosive crime elements, and unflinching look at betrayal and power, this novel will captivate fans of Baldacci, Patterson, Grisham, and Harper.