The Soldier's Son books in order

The Soldier's Son series by Malcolm Archibald follows the child of a military man growing up in the shadow of war and the British Army.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 La Espadachina 2016 Malcolm Archibald N/A
2 The Noise of Zulu Battle 2023 Malcolm Archibald Buy
3 The Sound of Boer Rifles 2024 Malcolm Archibald Buy
4 The Chill of the Irrawaddy 2024 Malcolm Archibald Buy
5 Jigsaw on the Khyber 2024 Malcolm Archibald Buy
6 Holding For The Queen 2025 Malcolm Archibald Buy
7 Fighting the Phantom Army 2025 Malcolm Archibald Buy

The Soldier’s Son explores the life of a young man shaped by his father’s military career and the expectations of service to the British Empire. The series examines what it means to grow up in the shadow of war and the army, themes that run through much of Malcolm Archibald’s fiction.

The books sit alongside Archibald’s Jack Windrush and Warriors Path series in his broader body of military historical fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Soldier's Son series?

There are seven books in the The Soldier’s Son series, published between 2016 and 2025.

What is the first book in the The Soldier's Son series?

The first book in the The Soldier’s Son series is La Espadachina, published in 2016.

What is The Soldier's Son about?

The series follows the son of a soldier navigating life shaped by military service and the demands of the British Empire, dealing with questions of duty, loyalty, and identity.

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