David Bush

David Bush is a medical doctor specialising in haematology. He was born and raised in Malta. He emigrated to the UK but returned to his first home in 2003, where he still practices. He is the co-founder of a support group for patients with blood cancers. Apart from a medical book, he has published extensively in international medical journals. He is a reviewer for selected scientific journals. He is also a regular guest contributor to a popular political blog. Three reasons converge to explain his venturing into the realm of self-publishing. Firstly, he gave up his private practice to spend more time with his young nephews who inspired him to attempt novel writing. Secondly, he is a DIY enthusiast for any type of job. Thirdly, he also nurtures a lifelong love of literature.

"General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms" is his debut novel.

Bush won several accolades in 2024. He is the recipient of the Children's Book International Prize and the Author International Award. The book was selected as top pick in the Author Shout Reader Ready contest and was voted Winter's Best Book for Christian Historical Fiction in the Pencraft Seasonal competition. It was a finalist of the American Legacy Book Award and of the Literary Global Children's Book Award.

Bush ranked ninth in the OCA Top 10 Authors list of 2023 and seventh in the OCA Best Author list of 2025.

There is a wide selection of stunning videos about the novel on the YouTube channel- generaljackbattlefivekingdoms

Silver Medalist for Best Video Channel in 2024 eLit Awards.

Both the author and book websites can be accessed through the links in the YouTube channel