Join debut author Robert Evans for an evening of thrilling conversation as he discusses his new science fiction novel, The Rewilding - a gripping, thought-provoking thriller with a vicious bite.
When a Jurassic Park-style rewilding project in the Scottish Highlands goes disastrously wrong, the quaint village of Calnally is plunged into chaos. As curiosity turns to horror, one thing becomes clear: when curiosity doesn’t K*ll the cat, the cat might just K*ll you.
Discover the chilling inspiration behind the book, explore the real-world science that helped shape it, and be among the first to get your hands on a signed copy of The Rewilding.
Perfect for fans of Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton, and contemporary eco-thrillers.
About the Book:
A mysterious death. A secret experiment. A predator from the past.
Published on 24th June 2025, The Rewilding follows field biologist Steph Patel as she investigates the death of a young boy near a covert rewilding project. But as she uncovers the truth, she finds herself caught in a dangerous game of survival, facing threats far deadlier than anything she expected.
Advance praise hails the novel as “refreshing, thrill-filled,” “eerily relevant,” and “gripping from start to finish.”
About the author:
Robert Evans is a full-time teacher and debut novelist with a lifelong passion for storytelling and prehistoric life. Inspired by classics like Jurassic Park and real-world advances in genetics and rewilding, Evans brings together science, suspense, and moral complexity in The Rewilding. He lives in Cheltenham with his family and writes in the evenings, aiming to craft stories that entertain and provoke thought in equal measure.
📍 Redditch Library
📅 Monday, 29th July 2025
🕠 5:30 PM
🎟️ FREE – No Booking Required
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