Hell Comes to Dixie

by W.R. Benton, Grady Clark

From the Authors of 'Nate Grisham' and 'A Southern Moon Rising'The year is 1861 and the United States is on the eve of the bloodiest war in our nation's short history. This is the story of two cousins, on opposite sides of the conflict, that must fight their bloody war of principles and suffer its terrible price. Leaving behind their farms to an uncertain survival, both families face their own horrendous task; staying alive through uncertainty and strife as soldiers, from either side, strip civilians of their food in an effort to feed their armies. Rapes, murders, and petty crimes often plagued those left at home. The Southerners suffer, as the North smashes the rebellion with the force of their industrial-based power. Resisting mainly on pure guts and determination, Southern civilians still would die of hunger or disease. Once the war ends bad times get worse as the carpetbaggers arrive, often buying up huge plantations for what was owed in back taxes, and for pennies on the dollar. The Southern economy was in shambles, with no jobs, and much of its manpower killed in four years of intense struggle. This is the story of two such families and the men they sent to war.

Genres: Historical Fiction

241 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 26, 2014

About the author

Amazon TOP 100 Western Fiction Author W.R. Benton has previously authored nine books, fiction, non-fiction and Southern Humor. W.R. Benton has previously authored books of fiction, non-fiction and Southern humor. Such notable authors as, Matt Braun, Stephen Lodge, Don Bendell, and many others have endorsed his work. His survival book, "Simple Survival, a Family Outdoors Guide," is a 2005 Silver Award Winner from the Military Writers Society of American. Additionally, this book added to the prestigious Estes Park Library in Colorado. James Drury, "The Virginian," endorsed his latest two Western books, "War Paint" and "James McKay, U.S. Army Scout."

His book, "War Paint" has been selected and the contract signed for a movie to be made. The movie is currently in the pre-production stage.

Mister Benton has an Associate Degree in Search and Rescue, Survival Operations, a baccalaureate in Occupational Safety and Health, and a Masters Degree in Psychology completed except for his thesis. Sergeant Benton retired from the military in 1997, with over twenty-six years of active duty, and at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant (E-8). He spent twelve years as a Life Support Instructor where he taught aircrew members how to use survival gear, survival procedures, and parachuting techniques. Gary has attended the following United States Air Force Survival Schools:
Basic Survival Training
Water Survival Training
Jungle Survival Training
Arctic Survival Training

Sergeant Benton also has over 12 years of classroom instruction as a Life Support Instructor, where he trained thousands of men and women.

Mr. Benton and his wife, Melanie, live near Jackson, Mississippi, with three dogs and two cats.

Reviews

[Martha Peebles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book

I really enjoyed this book, the story teller makes you feel as if you are part of the story. He really is a great writer.Thank you for a great book.