Fiction with a social conscience

The Target - A New Thriller by Riley Chance

2026

Cover of a book titled 'The Target' by Riley Chance, featuring a modern indoor scene with people, a circular target graphic, and a reflection of a calendar notice.

“A page-turning, thought-provoking read.” NZ Booklovers

2024

A paperback book titled 'Weeping Angels' by Riley Chance, featuring a cover with a car wreck on a forested mountain road.

“One of the most important New Zealand novels of the year.” ReadNZ

2023

Cover of a book titled 'The Democracy Game' by Riley Chance, featuring a man with outstretched arms standing in front of a crowd with a spotlight shining on him.

“A first-rate thriller for the thinking person!” NZ Booklovers

2022

Book titled 'Surveillance' by Riley Chance with cover image of a street scene captured through a camera viewfinder overlay.

“an unusual espionage thriller that packs a decent punch.” Ngaio Marsh International Panel

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The stories behind the stories
What they say about us

A collection of articles focused on society
Democracy doesn't disappear overnight …
Democracy doesn't disappear overnight …
NZSIS vs GCSB: Who Are They and What Powers Do They Have in New Zealand?
NZSIS vs GCSB: Who Are They and What Powers Do They Have in New Zealand?
How The Target Was Inspired by New Zealand's Unsolved Trades Hall Bombing
How The Target Was Inspired by New Zealand's Unsolved Trades Hall Bombing
Social Media must be Legislated
Social Media must be Legislated
Various stuff I've collected including behind the scenes and on-the-floor material
The motivation behind The Target
The motivation behind The Target
Never leave them with strangers
Never leave them with strangers
Creating an audiobook hub!
Creating an audiobook hub!
Marla Simmons - Backstory cut from manuscript
Marla Simmons - Backstory cut from manuscript
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Behind-the-scenes insight and uncomfortable truths

The Latest aphorism

Aphorisms are short, sharp lines that might be true - Nietzsche certainly thought so.
(I collect them all here).

“History is never written by the dead. ”
— Riley Chance