Geoffrey Robert is a New Zealand novelist who writes as he has lived – choosing adventure over security, challenge over comfort, David over Goliath. His books propel readers from the safety of their armchair or device into hair-raising missions to exotic and unfamiliar places with everyday characters pitted against powerful vested interests. Each story seasoned with values Aotearoa New Zealand and Kiwis are renowned for: independent, ethical, authentic, edgy. And fun. Through his travels and work as a journalist, editor, political press secretary, communications director and volunteer, Geoffrey has witnessed first-hand the swelling disparities in wealth and influence at the root of many of the world’s problems. From the orderly streets of London to the chaotic bus stations of Kenya, the bountiful swagger of Sydney to the clogged alleys of India, the seductive dazzle of Times Square to the dirt floor poverty of Timor Leste. As well as taking readers on virtual adventures, this stories explore some of the big issues of our time. His debut novel, 'The Alo Release', focused on the dangers of genetic modification and how public opinion can be manipulated by business and political elites. The second, 'Finding Fabi', highlights the chilling potential of multinational pharmaceutical companies in a post-Covid world. In his third novel, 'The Ghost Shipment', justice, international drug trafficking and political intrigue collide in a high-stakes pursuit for power and redemption. Between adventures, Geoffrey lives in Rangiora, New Zealand, with his wife Sue and their feisty Border Terrier, Harvey.