Let's make this birthday one to remember.

77 years old (Born on May 29, 1947)

Happy Birthday, Malcolm! Another year older and wiser—though we're still not sure if your expertise in "Bombs, Guns, and Knives" makes you the life of every party or just really good at clearing a room. Your decades spent unraveling crime mysteries and Vietnam War stories have certainly given us thrilling reads—and perhaps made friends think twice before challenging you to trivia night.

From captivating readers through four remarkable decades with The Sydney Morning Herald to penning gripping tales that keep Australia on edge (and entertained), you've truly mastered storytelling. Here's hoping this birthday is as legendary as your career—but maybe leave out the bombs this time around!