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In the tumultuous backdrop of the Irish War of Independence, Tom Sutton, a fierce revolutionary, is consumed by grief and loss after his wife is brutally murdered by the Black & Tans. Believing his son has perished as well, he flees his homeland, only to descend into the depths of alcoholism in the heart of Africa. But a chance encounter with a young girl, Heidi, holding a humble bowl of soup, pulls him from the brink of despair. As Tom and Heidi embark on a journey across the harsh African landscape, from the untamed Rhodesian railways to the roaring depths of Victoria Falls, they uncover a new life of struggle, survival, and hope. With the help of old war allies and a loyal African friend, they seek fortune in the gold mines, only to be ensnared in a world of violence, vengeance, and deep-seated betrayals. As Tom tries to rebuild his shattered life, the echoes of his past-and the ghosts of his lost family-continue to haunt him. At the crossroads of love, loss, revenge, and redemption, The Thundering Smoke paints a sweeping, emotional saga of courage and resilience. Set against the vast and unforgiving landscapes of Africa, this is Tom Sutton's journey toward healing, discovering the true cost of freedom, and the powerful forces that shape his destiny. Will he find peace, or will the shadow of war and regret forever darken his path? Only the thundering waters of Mosi-oa-Tunya can reveal the final truth. A compelling and epic tale of survival, friendship, and the haunting echoes of a man's past, The Thundering Smoke is a story as wild and beautiful as the African continent itself.

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