Author Description

War Drums is a vivid and action-packed historical novel set in colonial South Carolina, where clashing cultures and personal rivalries fuel a gripping tale of loyalty, identity, and survival. Against the backdrop of the 18th-century American frontier, the story centers on Lachlan McDonald—a man born of both Scottish nobility and Cherokee heritage—torn between two worlds that are destined to collide. Raised with the values of both his lineages, Lachlan is drawn into a turbulent conflict involving European settlers, Native American tribes, and the fragile alliances that hold the region together. His life becomes further entangled with that of a charismatic privateer, Captain Falcon, whose ambitions—both political and romantic—spark a dangerous rivalry. As war drums echo across the land, Lachlan must choose where his true loyalties lie and what kind of future he will fight for. Rich with drama, romance, and historical depth, War Drums paints an immersive portrait of early America—where survival meant more than victory and honor came at a high price.