Deceit

by Richard Evans

Genres: General Fiction

Synopsis

Can one man stop the power of government. Will truth overcome power? Will Gordon O'Brien save the parliament and lose himself? Corrupt Prime Minister Andrew Gerrard has engaged in a covert agreement with the Indonesian president to begin building himself a retirement nest egg - if the Australian government agrees to fund immigration detention centres. When his plans are disrupted by a tragic plane accident that kills key members of parliament, Gerrard devises a strategy to rush the entire funding scheme through the parliament within a week. Political stalwart and soon-to-be-retired clerk of parliament, Gordon O'Brien, suspects a conspiracy to defraud the government, and reluctantly sets out to foil the prime minister's plan with the help of young-gun investigative journalist, Anita Devlin. The first part in the Democracy Trilogy sizzles with insider knowledge into the machinations of Australian politics. It's a brilliant and suspenseful political thriller where corruption, power and truth collide. Deceit is the first episode of the Democracy Trilogy from former politican Richard Evans. If youi like fast paced page turning intrigue, compelling characters and engaging contemporary story then you will love this read. Buy now to learn what really happens in parliament. Richard Evans' first book, Deceit, is a five-star thriller that brings the Australian political process to life. -- GOODREADS I absolutely loved it, couldn't put it down. I would love to see your book become a movie. -- IAN S., MELBOURNE Richard Evans first book in the Democracy trilogy was compelling. -- GOODREADS.

Release date: June 18, 2018

Publisher: Impact Press

Print pages: 400