Tommy Goes Home

Tommy Goes Home is a powerful and thought-provoking novel by Peter Stiff, blending historical insight with gripping fiction to explore the turbulent final years of Rhodesia and the personal cost of political change. Set against the backdrop of the Rhodesian Bush War and the country’s transition to Zimbabwe, the story follows Tommy, a white Rhodesian soldier, as he grapples with the collapse of everything he once fought to protect.

As Rhodesia descends into conflict and uncertainty, Tommy must confront not only the horrors of war but also the deep moral and emotional questions that arise as a country faces its reckoning. Through his eyes, readers witness the unraveling of a way of life, the complexities of loyalty and identity, and the painful path toward an uncertain future.

Peter Stiff, known for his deep knowledge of southern Africa’s military and political landscape, brings authenticity and nuance to this story. Tommy Goes Home is more than a war novel—it’s a reflection on belonging, loss, and what it means to go home when the home you knew no longer exists.

An absorbing and emotional read, this book will resonate with readers interested in African history, post-colonial transitions, and the personal cost of conflict.