Overview
Australian First Nations want their country, culture and community back.
Independence was never ceded, and she will do whatever it takes to get it back, including the ultimate sacrifice.
Should a government be obliged to negotiate a treaty with First Nations, ending decades of discrimination and disrespect for the Forgotten People, or will it defeat the revolutionaries fighting for justice in this gripping Australian political thriller?
Revolutionary leader, Nellie Millergoorra, campaigns for an Aboriginal homeland to preserve Indigenous culture. She advocates the prohibition of mining in Arnhem Land using a United Nations declaration to convince a disrespectful government to sign a treaty.
Nellie will do whatever it takes to finally gain independence and end government regulation over her people.
When government peace talks stop, revolution begins.
When there is no agreement, she recruits mercenary special forces to inflame community chaos establishing an explosive aboriginal revolutionary movement.
Using high-tech intervention, the mercenaries destablise the national energy grid starting a fanatical revolution with chaos on the streets. Their secret intent is to embezzle money when security systems are disabled.
A contemptuous government is forced to the negotiation table to agree on a peace agreement putting an end to the escalating hostile revolution. Millergoorra wants more and demands sovereignty for First Nations, proclaiming a partitioned homeland is non-negotiable.
Millergoora wants more and demands sovereignty for First Nations, proclaiming a partitioned homeland is non-negotiable.
In a surprising confrontation with a reluctant prime minister, who is threatened with an ultimatum he can’t ignore, Millergoorra negotiates a treaty whilst facing her own battle for survival.
FORGOTTEN PEOPLE is gripping political thriller featuring surprising plot twists, compelling characters, and a formidable female heroine. If you like fast paced, page-turning thrillers then Richard Evans’ third book will not disappoint you.
Read FORGOTTEN PEOPLE today and join the revolution.
Author Information
THEMES USED IN FORGOTTEN PEOPLE
FIRST NATION SOVEREIGNTY
The major theme of the story is the issue of First Nation sovereignty and the protection of culture and voice. To the author, it seems that examples exist in world history where a colonised country has been given the opportunity to achieve self-governance and obtain sovereignty. These examples include the historic establishment of national states which also continue in more recent times such as Southern Africa. Such examples were drawn upon and the author provides a solution in FORGOTTEN PEOPLE which could easily gain goodwill if there is leadership who can think out of the box.
FORGOTTEN PEOPLE suggests there is absolutely no reason why a separate Indigenous state cannot be enacted within Australia. The author believes that current and proposed methods of First Nation governance and voice will not solve the issue of sovereignty and we need different thinking.
FORGOTTEN PEOPLE offers just one idea.
CYBER SECURITY
The second theme explored in the book is the worrying trend toward digital attacks, and the realisation that unless we become more focused on cyber security threats then our institutions and systems will continue to be tested. Government traditionally moves slow. The bureaucracy being built around this slow policy area is a concern to the author. Through FORGOTTEN PEOPLE, the author aims to subtly highlight how easy it might be to manipulate technology which results in revolution.
POLITICS & THE POLITICAL PROCESS
As a former federal member of parliament, Richard Evans writes stories that aim to challenge thinking about government and the dark arts of politics. In a fictional world, he aims to provide the reader with much to reflect upon. Richard’s stories are a form of creative advocacy on contemporary Australian issues. He uses political fiction to pose different perspectives on issues important to the community. In FORGOTTEN PEOPLE he suggests that Australian governments have been lackluster in resolving the community’s collective goodwill for justice toward First Nation peoples. Perhaps it’s time to rethink our attitude and seek solutions with fairer outcomes.
Readers’ Comment
What readers are saying about FORGOTTEN PEOPLE:
As well as being a ripping good yarn, Evans charts the course for establishing a homeland state for Australia’s First Nations. Compulsive reading. – Amazon
In this book, Evans brings to light the troubles that we all tend to ignore, and will have you thinking “what would I do to save my family and my heritage?” – BJ’s Book Blog
To start with this is a fictional read but damn it is right on topic especially at the moment here in Australia and scarily believable, I can unfortunately imagine this really happening (who knows if it has already happened).
I am not a descendant from the traditional custodians of this land, I do however feel a connection with land, the sea and to a lesser amount the rivers. This read has left me thinking and it has brought my attention back to this multi-layered catastrophe that has been happening for over 200 years!
A thought provoking read. – Goodreads
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One woman’s battle against mining interests, political corruption and mass complacency. As well as being a ripping good yarn, Evans charts the course for establishing a homeland state for Australia’s First Nations. Compulsive reading with action, drama and a seriously provocative political challenge. – Amazon.
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Great Read, thought provoking. The problems of today will be there in the future if there is no change. – Amazon
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This is a highly entertaining piece of fiction that gives an insight into Oz government and big business in relation to Indigenous affairs and militancy. Evans’ writing style allows the reader to glide through the book’s chapters whilst being familliarised with the plot and major protagonists. Go on, have a read. Evans kicks goals with this joint!! – Amazon
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Richard Evans gives us another thought provoking story with Forgotten People.
Now, as a white Australian with European heritage, I know that I am privileged. I have never faced racism, have never had the issues that First Australians deal with every day. And I also know that I have never really done anything to help, which is shameful.
In this book, Evans brings to light the troubles that we all tend to ignore, and will have you thinking “what would I do to save my family and my heritage?”
It will also have you second guessing all you know, and will probably confirm a lot of things you already thought about our politicians and government (not that it would really surprise any of us what they get up to to line their own pockets).
You can’t help but feel for our main protaganist Miller as she tries to get, I guess you would call it retribution for the past 3 centuries of white man rule.
And you can’t help but hate the men who are supposedly helping. Out for all they can get. For themselves. Like always.
Forgotten People has left me with a lot of soul searching to do.
I look forward to what Mr Evans brings us in the future. – Amazon
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