Mosi oa Tunya
The
Thundering
Smoke
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THE THUNDERINGSMOKE TRILOGY
TOM SUTTON'S TURBULENT EXISTENCE IN THE IRISH LIBERATION WAR AND LATER IN AFRICA IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS TRILOGY BY GUY QUIGLEY. THE TRILOGY, CONSISTING OF THREE VOLUMES, NARRATES AN INTRIGUING TALE OF LOVE, GRIEF, AND REDEMPTION.
Book I - The Price Of Freedom
Book ii - The Dutchman's Plan
Book III - The End Of The Line
The Rebel Son
Code OF REDEMPTION
SOLDIERS OF GOD
A section of verified reviews from 70 received where 85% of readers gave five *****star ratings.
Entertaining Historic Read
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2025
The Thundering Smoke: Book 1 – The Price of Freedom by Guy Quigley is a powerful start to a historical fiction series. It follows Tom Sutton, an Irish war veteran haunted by loss—his wife tragically killed, his son missing. Seeking a fresh start, Tom journeys to Africa, where he meets Heidi and travels to Victoria Falls, hoping to escape the past. But violence isn’t easily left behind. Quigley captures the aftermath of Ireland’s Liberation War and the colonial tensions in Africa, weaving a powerful story of redemption, resilience, and healing. If you like historical sagas, you will be pulled in by its emotional resonance and the realistic writing.
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From Irish Bloodshed to African Storms.
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2025
The Thundering Smoke: The Price of Freedom by Guy Quigley tells the story of Tom Sutton’s broken journey through the wild lands of Africa and Ireland during the Irish Revolution. At first, Sutton drowns himself in drink after his wife’s horrendous death and he thinks his son is dead. But the kindness of an orphan girl saves him. Rhodesia’s rails and gold mines are where their journey ends at the roaring mist of Victoria Falls, where family land gives them unstable comfort. Violence, on the other hand, forces Sutton to choose between love and revenge. The way the author weaves together death and rebirth makes for an epic saga where people’s resolve goes up against fate’s harsh currents. Highly recommended for fans of historical fiction.
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Piaras
Very well researched story
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2025
The Thundering Smoke: BOOK1 The Price of Freedom by Guy Quigley is the first installment in a series that will follow Tom Sutton in his journey from Ireland to the heart of Africa. Tom fought in the Liberation War in Ireland in the early 1920s and struggles with the events that happened in the conflict. His wife dead from a horrific event and his son missing, Tom looks for a new beginning and finds himself in Africa. Soon he and a girl named Heidi make their way to Victoria Falls where they hope to start a new life away from the violence in Ireland. But violence has a tendency to creep its way back into even the most peaceful lives. Quigley has done an excellent job of bringing this piece of history to life in a realistic yet entertaining way. The Liberation War in Ireland marked a turning point in the history of the country and its relations with England, and the author has presented this in a way that shows the history in a simple but captivating light. The events in Africa also show the history of European ties to the continent. Fans of historical fiction will greatly enjoy this and the well researched insights the author has put into the work.
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Phil Bolos
Skillfully Written Historical Fiction Novel That Pays Attention to Detail
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2025
During the Irish War of Independence, Tom Sutton believes that he has lost everything. He flees to Africa, where a chance encounter with a young girl, Heidi, changes his life. The two feel a connection to each other and attempt to create a viable path forward for themselves. However, a series of nearly insurmountable challenges await them.
A tender and beautifully rendered epic, this historical fiction novel is full of memorable characters and situations. Go on a journey with Tom Sutton as he seeks the peace and redemption that turn out to be so elusive. The period detail in this tale is unsurpassed and proves that the author is a master storyteller in full command of all the most compelling literary elements.
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Steven Finkelstein
A Heartfelt Story
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2025
A heartfelt story about heartbreak, loss, inner demons, survival, hope, and love. Even though the main character, Tom Sutton, is dealing with so much bloodshed and cruelty during the war in Ireland, along with addiction, he ends up finding a new purpose in life after moving to Africa and developing special connections with other people. The author did a great job of creating complex and relatable characters, along with powerful world-building. I felt like I was right there in the story rooting for Tom. Recommended.
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LD
Intense and emotional historical fiction novel
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2025
“The Thundering Smoke: The Price of Freedom” by Guy Quigley is a powerful historical fiction novel set during the Irish Liberation War, following Thomas Sutton as he flees to Africa after tragedy strikes his family. The novel vividly describes the brutality of war and its emotional toll. Quigley was so descriptive in his writing that at times it left me emotional and angry; however, it really helped me in connecting to the characters and the struggles they faced. He truly brought the intensity of war and the loss associated with it to life. This is the first book in this series, and I’m definitely curious to see what comes next in this intense trilogy.
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Robin
Riveting drama
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2025
The Thundering Smoke refers to Mosi-oa-Tunya, the breathtaking waterfalls of Zimbabwe. However, the internal world of this book’s protagonist is also as tumultuous as thundering waters. The book is set in Rhodesia, Zimbabwe’s former name. It is a riveting tale of courage, friendship and a past that won’t cease haunting the protagonist Tom Sutton. Definitely a book that’s worth reading and that had me on the edge of my seat.
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SA_ostrich
Highly Recommended
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2025
“The Thundering Smoke: BOOK1 The Price of Freedom” offers a rich tapestry of emotions and experiences, painting a realistic and immersive portrait of a man’s quest for freedom and redemption in the face of adversity. Readers who appreciate historical fiction intertwined with themes of personal growth and human connection will find this book a compelling read.
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Elthon B. Cabanillas
The Thundering Smoke
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2026
A spirited, fast-paced start to a gripping fantasy seriesThe Thundering Smoke: Book 1 — The Price of Freedom hooked me from the first chapter. The book blends high-stakes action with thoughtful worldbuilding and a protagonist whose moral struggles feel real and earned. The central conflict—freedom at a heavy cost—drives the narrative forward without feeling like a tired trope; instead, it’s explored through living characters and believable consequences
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Rhea Harding
THEMES OF THE THUNDERING SMOKE TRILOGY
Book i
The primary subject matter of the Book, The Thundering Smoke: The Price of Freedom, is the search for justice and atonement against the background of Africa’s harsh landscape.
Book ii
The intricacies of devotion, betrayal, and perseverance in the face of personal and social upheaval are the primary focus of the second book, The Thundering Smoke: The Dutchman’s Plan, which investigates these relationships.
Book iii
Within the context of the wake of tragedy and loss, the fundamental theme of the book, The Thundering Smoke: The End of the Line centers on the concepts of survival, restoration, forgiveness, and the curative power of love in a climatic ending.
Quigley’s life adventure took him to Africa, where he and his wife owned a 40,000 acre cattle ranch and had to deal with political unrest. Moving to the United States in 1983, he maintained his commercial activities while also diving into writing, gaining inspiration from his African experiences.
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