By Guy Quigley
Set against the sweeping turmoil of the Irish War of Independence and the raw beauty of the African continent, The Thundering Smoke Book 1: The Price of Freedom transforms one man’s grief into a powerful saga of survival, redemption, and the unbreakable bonds forged through hardship. Author Guy Quigley brings history to life with a vivid, emotional intensity that grips readers from the very first page and carries them across continents, cultures, and the deep shadows of loss.
More than a historical adventure, this novel is an immersive, character-driven journey crafted for readers who crave stories of resilience and transformation. Through concise, compelling scenes and richly cinematic landscapes, Quigley follows Tom Sutton — a determined Irish revolutionary shattered by the brutal murder of his wife and the presumed death of his son. Fleeing a homeland soaked in conflict, Tom spirals into self-destruction in the heart of Africa, until a quiet act of kindness from a young girl named Heidi offers him an unexpected lifeline.
From their early steps across the unforgiving Rhodesian frontier to the thunderous majesty of Victoria Falls, The Thundering Smoke keeps every moment raw, human, and meaningful. Alongside war-forged friends and a steadfast African ally, Tom rebuilds his life while facing dangers in the gold mines, violent betrayals, and the ghosts that refuse to release their grip. Readers watch him wrestle with vengeance, hope, loyalty, and the haunting cost of freedom, all while navigating a land as unpredictable as it is breathtaking.
Quigley’s approach is evocative and deeply emotional, blending historical accuracy with a sweeping sense of adventure. He paints Africa with visceral detail — a place of danger and beauty, scarcity and abundance, despair and promise. As Tom seeks redemption in the roar of Mosi-oa-Tunya, the story becomes not just a tale of hardship, but a compelling exploration of love, loss, and the relentless human will to rise.
Book Details
Title: The Thundering Smoke Book 1: The Price of Freedom
Author: Guy Quigley
Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama
Format: Paperback / eBook
Themes: Redemption, survival, colonial Africa, war trauma, friendship, destiny, the cost of freedom
https://www.amazon.com/Thundering-Smoke-Book-Price-Freedom-ebook/dp/B0F8PH1H11