A Sovereign Nation — David A. Crossman / D.A. Crossman

‘No point in fighting it, Tom,' Georgina told him. ‘You're a hero, a genuine icon, every bit as much as Hilary, the All Blacks, and the ANZACS.' ‘Sssssssst!' Tom exclaimed, making the sign of the cross. ‘God save us from the holy trinity!' WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND, 2023. Tensions are escalating in the South Pacific and the latest global financial crisis has brought New Zealand to its knees. From his Bee Hive office on the ninth floor, Prime Minister Michael Armstrong plays a dangerous game of cat and mouse. In this intricate tale of Geo-political chicanery, the author gently lampoons the “politically correct” New Zealand cultural landscape and presents us with a disturbing vision of a dystopian future.