Riley Chance
Political Thrillers from Aotearoa New Zealand
Fiction with a social conscience
Out Now: The Target
“She was in the wrong place at the wrong time - or was she?”
“A page-turning, thought-provoking read.” NZ Booklovers
I write thrillers set in Aotearoa New Zealand that combine suspense, political tension and social commentary. My goal is simple - tell compelling stories that entertain readers while asking uncomfortable questions about society - Surveillance, Democracy, Family Violence, the Union Movement.
Weeping Angels
“One of the most important New Zealand novels of the year.” ReadNZ
The Democracy Game
“A first-rate thriller for the thinking person!” NZ Booklovers
Surveillance
“An unusual espionage thriller that packs a decent punch.” Ngaio Marsh International Panel
Out in 2027: Death of a Journalist
Dateline: New Zealand, 2048
A journalist was murdered in 2029. In 2048, someone is still determined to keep the truth buried.
A Riley Chance thriller due out in 2027. Join the Riley Chance List to follow the book's progress.
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