Publisher's Synopsis
For the first time in 25 years, Australia becomes a republic...but was it the right move?
In the wake of Australia's historic shift to a republic, Merindah Bradley, a visionary Indigenous Australian, ascends as the nation's first President. Her inauguration speech is meant to be a celebration of unity and a fresh start. But beneath the surface of national pride, a sinister plot simmers, threatening to shatter the country's newfound independence.
On Australia's Republic Day, as Merindah Bradley prepares to address the Australian people with hopes of weaving together the diverse threads of her country, she receives a terrifying message-her life is in grave danger. With hours to act and the weight of a nation on her shoulders, she entrusts the Australian Federal Police to uncover the conspiracy.
With time running out, the AFP races against the clock through Canberra's corridors of power and its shadowy underbelly. They must piece together clues, confront their own loyalties, and question what they're willing to sacrifice for their country.
"The First Republic'' is not just a political thriller; it's a story of courage, identity, and the relentless pursuit of truth in the face of unimaginable challenges.
Will Merindah Bradley's inaugural speech bring in a new era, or will it be the prelude to national tragedy?
