She wants her culture and country back. Independence was never ceded,
and she will do whatever it takes to get it back, including sacrificing
her life. When government peace talks stop, the revolution begins.
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 by advocating 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 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. The mercenaries' secret intent is
to steal money when security systems are disabled when the energy grid
is down.
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 for Aboriginal people
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 a gripping political thriller
featuring surprising plot twists, compelling characters, and a kick-arse
female heroine. If you like fast-paced, page-turning thrillers then
Richard Evans’ third book will not disappoint you.