Democracy doesn't disappear overnight …
… it dies through 1000 small cuts.
Every election reminds me that democracy is something we - citizens - value, but rarely stop to think about. We seldom debate policies and politics, often ending up in social media echo chambers, where our views are reflected back to us. Then we cast our votes and trust that the system will do the rest.
A thriller that asks uncomfortable questions
The Democracy Game is a fast-paced New Zealand political thriller that exposes the fragility of democratic institutions. Set in New Zealand’s near future, it imagines how democracy might be manipulated. Not through military coups or violence in the streets, but through technology, information, money and carefully orchestrated decisions.
It's fiction, but the questions it raises were relevant before the 2023 election, and they’re even more relevant today..
Why read it now?
Election campaigns encourage us to think about the future of our country. The Democracy Game doesn't tell you what to think or who to vote for. Instead, it invites you to consider how easily democratic systems can be influenced, and if its possible to control New Zealand’s democracy.
About the book
The Democracy Game is a thriller designed to engage and keep you turning pages. It combines authentic New Zealand settings with political intrigue, suspense and believable characters in a story that feels uncomfortably plausible. Whether you're fascinated by politics or simply enjoy intelligent thrillers, this is a novel that will stay with you as we edge towards this year’s election.
Could it happen here?
That's the question at the heart of The Democracy Game.
Read the first chapter free, or…
Check it out from your local library (if it’s not there, politely ask them to order a copy)
Buy a copy from your favoutire bookstore (if they don’t have it, get them to order a copy)