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Malcolm Archibald

South Africa, 1877. Andrew Baird is a man trying to escape his past. The son of the famous “Fighting Jack Windrush” of the Royal Malverns, Andrew hopes to forge his own path away from the shadow of his father.

Amidst the turbulence of the Zulu-British War of 1879, Andrew finds love with Elaine Maxwell. But after Elaine dies tragically and her sister is kidnapped, Andrew must confront the Zulus in bloody battles, driven by the hope of rescuing the woman and proving his worth beyond his father's legacy.

Grappling with his inner demons and battling a relentless enemy, can Andrew find the strength to overcome adversity and claim his own destiny, or will his past forever haunt his pursuit?

Malcolm Archibald's "The Noise of Zulu Battle" immerses readers in a captivating era of courage and sacrifice. With its rich historical detail and compelling narrative, this epic historical novel takes readers on a thrilling journey through war-torn landscapes, where one man's determination becomes a testament to the indomitable human spirit.

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The Soldier's Son

The Noise of Zulu Battle

As the first Boer War rages around them, Andrew Baird - the son of Jack Windrush - and Mariana Maxwell attempt to navigate the tumultuous backdrop of British annexation and the Boer struggle for independence.

Leading his Natal Dragoons to bloody battles and enduring Boer sieges, Andrew must balance his duties with helping Mariana recover from her mental drama. Searching for a German agent, can he cope with the various strands of his life while fighting an elusive enemy, and is the British military objective the same as the politicians desire?

Andrew faces an enemy as clever as himself as he rides across the African veld. And this time, he will need all his wit and resolve to triumph over adversity.

The second book in Malcolm Archibald's series of historical war novels, THE SOUND OF BOER RIFLES is a gripping journey through the battlefields of the First Boer War of 1880-1881.

The Sound of Boer Rifles

Family matters come to the fore when Andrew Baird, son of General 'Fighting Jack' Windrush, travels to Burma to help free a young girl captured by a dacoit chief.

While fighting both dacoits and King Thibaw’s soldiers along the banks of the Irrawaddy, Andrew realises he is in danger of losing his girl. Can he obtain a free pardon for Bo Thura and retain Mariana?

Set against the backdrop of the 1885 Burmese War, THE CHILL OF THE IRRAWADDY is the third book in Malcolm Archibald's series of historical war novels.