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The Durango Chronicles #2
Descent
*A DARK ROAD SERIES SPIN OFF*
In the frozen depths of a Colorado winter, survival is no longer just about enduring the elements—it’s about confronting the darkness that thrives in the wake of collapse.
Ben thought he’d carved out a fragile peace in the mountains above Durango, but when his youngest son, Brad, is kidnapped by Victor Slade, a brutal leader of an outlaw faction, everything changes. With time running out and a storm closing in, Ben, Joel, and Allie set out on a desperate rescue mission that will push them to the edge of their limits.
For Ben, one truth becomes peace will never come easy, not in a world that keeps dragging them back into the fight. With winter tightening its grip and fresh threats emerging from the shadows, the family must decide what kind of life they’re willing to fight for, and what they’re willing to sacrifice to build it.
Descent is a raw, relentless continuation of The Durango Chronicles, where survival is personal, freedom comes at a cost, and the road forward begins only after the blood has dried.
In the frozen depths of a Colorado winter, survival is no longer just about enduring the elements—it’s about confronting the darkness that thrives in the wake of collapse.
Ben thought he’d carved out a fragile peace in the mountains above Durango, but when his youngest son, Brad, is kidnapped by Victor Slade, a brutal leader of an outlaw faction, everything changes. With time running out and a storm closing in, Ben, Joel, and Allie set out on a desperate rescue mission that will push them to the edge of their limits.
For Ben, one truth becomes peace will never come easy, not in a world that keeps dragging them back into the fight. With winter tightening its grip and fresh threats emerging from the shadows, the family must decide what kind of life they’re willing to fight for, and what they’re willing to sacrifice to build it.
Descent is a raw, relentless continuation of The Durango Chronicles, where survival is personal, freedom comes at a cost, and the road forward begins only after the blood has dried.
260 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 30, 2025
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December 4, 2025
3 3/4 stars . It was too short and given that this is supposedly only a two book series it was left way too open ended - hopefully there better be a third -. I waited a while for this book to come out and it just felt a little lazy...sorry Bruno
Overall an awesome series spin off from an even better series
Overall an awesome series spin off from an even better series
November 30, 2025
Another absolute blast of a novel from Miller!
Descent: The Durango Chronicles book 2, is an absolute thrill ride of a novel in the manor that only Miller can produce! The writing is perfect, with the highlight being the masterful way in which the action sequences are choreographed, vivid with complete clarity. There is no confusion or action that is hard to follow. That's not to say the rest of the writing isn't top notch. Everything is exactly as it should be. The characters, the settings, the plot, everything is simply exactly right. Overall, 5/5 stars, highly recommended for fans of apocalyptic survival thrillers, fast paced thrillers in general, and especially fans of post-EMP survival thrillers. Bottom line: no-one who picks up this book will regret it!
Descent: The Durango Chronicles book 2, is an absolute thrill ride of a novel in the manor that only Miller can produce! The writing is perfect, with the highlight being the masterful way in which the action sequences are choreographed, vivid with complete clarity. There is no confusion or action that is hard to follow. That's not to say the rest of the writing isn't top notch. Everything is exactly as it should be. The characters, the settings, the plot, everything is simply exactly right. Overall, 5/5 stars, highly recommended for fans of apocalyptic survival thrillers, fast paced thrillers in general, and especially fans of post-EMP survival thrillers. Bottom line: no-one who picks up this book will regret it!
December 1, 2025
Read book one of this series. Book two is even worse. Awful!! Nothing finished. Frustratingly poor. Read little more than the start, the part where Brad is rescued and the very disgusting turn of events where Slade is allowed to escape, plus the finish. Reading is supposed to be fun. This was anything but. To top it off, Caldwell is still a threat? Illogical mistakes for having crossed the country twice since the EMP. Wouldn’t want to read a next Durango book. Disappointed.
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December 6, 2025
Too short. Need more
I read for entertainment. I don’t pick apart every sentence looking for something to criticize. This series is well written and thoughtfully planned. I hope the next book doesn’t take too long.
This series is absolutely my favorite thing to read right now. This book just ended too soon, I usually pay attention to how far along I am in the book. However, I was just so engrossed reading and boom, done. I hope the next one comes out soon.
I read for entertainment. I don’t pick apart every sentence looking for something to criticize. This series is well written and thoughtfully planned. I hope the next book doesn’t take too long.
This series is absolutely my favorite thing to read right now. This book just ended too soon, I usually pay attention to how far along I am in the book. However, I was just so engrossed reading and boom, done. I hope the next one comes out soon.
March 28, 2026
This book...UGH! I have to put this in before I forget.
I was thinking, "Okay, this is a 5-star read so far." THEN, Ben (MMC), decided it would be a far better idea to go after the bad guy than to take his DYING son home first. His young son is LITERALLY DYING from hypothermia, and Ben's attention is on "taking care" of the bad guy instead of making sure his son lives. Really??????
The rest of the book was very good. IMHO, this was the best out of the Ben storyline.
I was thinking, "Okay, this is a 5-star read so far." THEN, Ben (MMC), decided it would be a far better idea to go after the bad guy than to take his DYING son home first. His young son is LITERALLY DYING from hypothermia, and Ben's attention is on "taking care" of the bad guy instead of making sure his son lives. Really??????
The rest of the book was very good. IMHO, this was the best out of the Ben storyline.
December 1, 2025
Great storytelling
Just one complaint, it is too short. Now let me tell you that this short novel is is real page turner. This is a continuation of the dark road series which is one of my favorite apocalyptic stories. The characters have a way of worming their way into your heart, even them crazy dogs.
Just one complaint, it is too short. Now let me tell you that this short novel is is real page turner. This is a continuation of the dark road series which is one of my favorite apocalyptic stories. The characters have a way of worming their way into your heart, even them crazy dogs.
December 11, 2025
Another excellent story.
I really love this series and the characters. In this latest book we find out how Ben, Joel, Brad and the rest of the characters are surviving. We are also introduced to a couple of new characters as Ben and his family work to make their home safe. There is plenty of action and suspense in this latest story.
I really love this series and the characters. In this latest book we find out how Ben, Joel, Brad and the rest of the characters are surviving. We are also introduced to a couple of new characters as Ben and his family work to make their home safe. There is plenty of action and suspense in this latest story.
December 24, 2025
LOVE this series!
I Love this series!! Only wish the books were longer..or the wait between books was shorter…tho each book is well worth the wait!! I really enjoy the story and am deeply invested in the characters-the main ones i LOVE!! And the new ones i am very hopeful for the *good guys* and am glad to see an end to the bad guys!
I Love this series!! Only wish the books were longer..or the wait between books was shorter…tho each book is well worth the wait!! I really enjoy the story and am deeply invested in the characters-the main ones i LOVE!! And the new ones i am very hopeful for the *good guys* and am glad to see an end to the bad guys!
March 1, 2026
I listened to this one on audible. The narrator does a consistently good job reading the characters.
I am enjoying the Durango chronicles, and I am glad that I didn’t give up when I finished the dark road series.
There is a lot of action, tension, and hope. There is still a bit of fluff inner dialog but it isn’t as pronounced as it was in the dark road series.
I am enjoying the Durango chronicles, and I am glad that I didn’t give up when I finished the dark road series.
There is a lot of action, tension, and hope. There is still a bit of fluff inner dialog but it isn’t as pronounced as it was in the dark road series.
March 9, 2026
I enjoy this series, and this author. However, there are a lot of things that I can see would bother other people. There is a lot of things that seem unreasonable, or unrealistic, so I do understand if this is not your cup of tea. I however don't mind the things that I might even roll my eyes at, because the characters are good, and I enjoy the book series overall.
December 15, 2025
This cannot be the last book to the series!! There is so much left unsaid. From this book we are given the impression that something is starting between Ben and Caldwell and we NEED to see how it ends.
April 30, 2026
Amazing
All of Bruno Miller's books are so good! You get entangled in the people's lives and live their journey with them. You learn things along the way that might help you out one day. His series are remarkably written. He is one of my favorites!!!!❤️
All of Bruno Miller's books are so good! You get entangled in the people's lives and live their journey with them. You learn things along the way that might help you out one day. His series are remarkably written. He is one of my favorites!!!!❤️
December 6, 2025
Ben and Family
The family is still fighting for the good and against two factions, wanting to own everything in a new world order.
The family is still fighting for the good and against two factions, wanting to own everything in a new world order.
December 24, 2025
Life
If an EMP happen today, your awakening to our life would change for survival. Our lifestyles would be gone without electricity.
If an EMP happen today, your awakening to our life would change for survival. Our lifestyles would be gone without electricity.
February 2, 2026
Good waiting for Book 3 in the series
March 22, 2026
The only thing missing are zombies. I feel a little more prepared for the apocalypse I just need a Ben, and some awesome dogs!
March 25, 2026
Damn.
Things just keep building up, Ben and his family and friends are definitely on the right side of things, but it won’t be easy. Can’t wait to read the third book.
Things just keep building up, Ben and his family and friends are definitely on the right side of things, but it won’t be easy. Can’t wait to read the third book.
June 2, 2026
The Durango Chronicles is a great follow-up to The Dark Road series. I am enjoying catching up with how the family is surviving after getting home.
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