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Road to the Breaking #4
Breakout
"Tomorrow we march into battle, to conquer our enemies and kick open the door to freedom—or die trying."
It’s late spring 1861, and former army captain Nathan Chambers has escaped his murderous enemies in Richmond only to find himself besieged in his own home. As the secession threatens to break out in Civil War, local pro-Confederate militia surround Mountain Meadows intending to exterminate its treasonous guardians. But Nathan and his ex-soldiers from Texas are not easily intimidated. They prepare for battle with an unexpected ally; the black men of the farm have volunteered to join the fight!
Meanwhile, Evelyn is followed by government agents to her Underground Railroad hideout where they threaten murder and mayhem against the runaway slaves she is sheltering … unless she can find a way to stop them in time.
The Road to the Breaking Series is an epic tale of a young nation seething with debauchery, brutality, corruption, and political intrigue, unwittingly on the brink of a deadly precipice: the American Civil War. In Book 4 of the series, Nathan Chambers’ enemies threaten to bury his peaceful western Virginia home in violence and drown it in blood unless he and his men can achieve an improbable Breakout.
It’s late spring 1861, and former army captain Nathan Chambers has escaped his murderous enemies in Richmond only to find himself besieged in his own home. As the secession threatens to break out in Civil War, local pro-Confederate militia surround Mountain Meadows intending to exterminate its treasonous guardians. But Nathan and his ex-soldiers from Texas are not easily intimidated. They prepare for battle with an unexpected ally; the black men of the farm have volunteered to join the fight!
Meanwhile, Evelyn is followed by government agents to her Underground Railroad hideout where they threaten murder and mayhem against the runaway slaves she is sheltering … unless she can find a way to stop them in time.
The Road to the Breaking Series is an epic tale of a young nation seething with debauchery, brutality, corruption, and political intrigue, unwittingly on the brink of a deadly precipice: the American Civil War. In Book 4 of the series, Nathan Chambers’ enemies threaten to bury his peaceful western Virginia home in violence and drown it in blood unless he and his men can achieve an improbable Breakout.
218 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 20, 2021
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About the author
Chris Bennett
10 books61 followersChris A. Bennett grew up on the shores of Klamath Lake in southeastern Oregon. For a young boy it was a dream world of water, hills, forests, and abundant wildlife. His love for action and adventure morphed into a lifelong love for books when his Mom read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings to the family on a long road trip.
It was routine and normal for the family dinner table discussions to involve history, politics, and anything interesting going on in the world. So, when he attended the University of Oregon it seemed perfectly natural (and easy) to study history and political science. But everyone said you couldn't make a living in those fields, so he decided to try his hand at Computer Science. He's been writing professionally, in the software development business for more than 35 years now.
However, Chris's thirst for adventure never faded and he began to live out his love of history onto the pages of his first book, Road to the Breaking. Once he started writing he just couldn't stop and the result is The Road to the Breaking series; an epic journey across a young nation seething with debauchery, brutality, corruption, and political intrigue, unwittingly on the brink of an unimaginable disaster: the American Civil War.
Chris currently lives near Seattle with his wife Patricia. His three adult children Nick, Rachel, and Josh also live in the Puget Sound area.
It was routine and normal for the family dinner table discussions to involve history, politics, and anything interesting going on in the world. So, when he attended the University of Oregon it seemed perfectly natural (and easy) to study history and political science. But everyone said you couldn't make a living in those fields, so he decided to try his hand at Computer Science. He's been writing professionally, in the software development business for more than 35 years now.
However, Chris's thirst for adventure never faded and he began to live out his love of history onto the pages of his first book, Road to the Breaking. Once he started writing he just couldn't stop and the result is The Road to the Breaking series; an epic journey across a young nation seething with debauchery, brutality, corruption, and political intrigue, unwittingly on the brink of an unimaginable disaster: the American Civil War.
Chris currently lives near Seattle with his wife Patricia. His three adult children Nick, Rachel, and Josh also live in the Puget Sound area.
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June 3, 2022
Wonderful book
In this book Capt. Chambers and his men and his family are running into battles with newly formed Confederate sympathizers on their way heading north away from the Richmond area. The characters are very well formed and I can picture their descriptions in my mind.
In this book Capt. Chambers and his men and his family are running into battles with newly formed Confederate sympathizers on their way heading north away from the Richmond area. The characters are very well formed and I can picture their descriptions in my mind.
May 20, 2021
I got this book from a goodreads giveaway. I haven't read the first three volumes of the story and some of my problems with the book stem from my own ignorance of characters and their relationships but at the same time I couldn't really tell why this was printed as a separate volume instead of as part of a larger continuous book. That said the writer seemed mostly preoccupied by battle tactics and strategies (much was made about bayonets and their use in combat) and more problematic aspects of the story were glossed over. This is at heart the story of a "good" slave owner versus a "bad" slave owner and I'm not sure that is a story that is aching to be told.
April 27, 2024
Breakout (Book 4)
Heart-stopping, causing deep breathing and anger building seemingly necessary under the circumstances. But, given strength and courage by Chris Bennett's fine writings, I can forge on to Book 5!! I appreciate Chris's fine knowledge of historical facts and his interestingly creative fictional characters along with their brave actions and fortitude!! I couldn't stop reading the 9 book series now even if I wanted to...just sorry I didn't find these books sooner!!
Heart-stopping, causing deep breathing and anger building seemingly necessary under the circumstances. But, given strength and courage by Chris Bennett's fine writings, I can forge on to Book 5!! I appreciate Chris's fine knowledge of historical facts and his interestingly creative fictional characters along with their brave actions and fortitude!! I couldn't stop reading the 9 book series now even if I wanted to...just sorry I didn't find these books sooner!!
July 4, 2021
My view of The Breaking Series
The continuation of the story of Nathan Chambers and the beginning of the Civil War has been a joy to read. I am eager to find what will happen next. I actually do not want the story to end but I know it must. Thank you for providing such a wonderful read.
The continuation of the story of Nathan Chambers and the beginning of the Civil War has been a joy to read. I am eager to find what will happen next. I actually do not want the story to end but I know it must. Thank you for providing such a wonderful read.
October 30, 2022
YET ANOTHER TERRIFIC READ
The moral perspectives and states of consciousness exhibited by the characters is extraordinary in presentation. The story bears witness to a Greater Power so wonderfully directive when there is willingness to do the Right thing for the highest and greatest good of everyone involved. Chris Bennett , keep up this great and instructive work.
The moral perspectives and states of consciousness exhibited by the characters is extraordinary in presentation. The story bears witness to a Greater Power so wonderfully directive when there is willingness to do the Right thing for the highest and greatest good of everyone involved. Chris Bennett , keep up this great and instructive work.
May 12, 2024
This is a fictional history that is very enjoyable!
I have read all of this series . I am in love with the main character, Nathaniel Chambers. Learning the history of the Civil War has been interesting to say the least. I don't want the series to end! ! Bravo and thanK you to the author, Mr Bennett. I hope the remaining five are as enjoyable as the first four!
I have read all of this series . I am in love with the main character, Nathaniel Chambers. Learning the history of the Civil War has been interesting to say the least. I don't want the series to end! ! Bravo and thanK you to the author, Mr Bennett. I hope the remaining five are as enjoyable as the first four!
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April 22, 2021Excellent
Very well written, with very good Actual deeds done by many during the actual war, including my own g grandparents who left eastern Kentucky for northern Missouri, giving much to their former slaves whom they freed prior to the war.
Very well written, with very good Actual deeds done by many during the actual war, including my own g grandparents who left eastern Kentucky for northern Missouri, giving much to their former slaves whom they freed prior to the war.
January 21, 2023
Great story continued
Another outstanding novel in the series. Amazing turn of events in every chapter almost! Attention to detail is extraordinary. Can't wait to start the next novel in the series.
Another outstanding novel in the series. Amazing turn of events in every chapter almost! Attention to detail is extraordinary. Can't wait to start the next novel in the series.
August 27, 2023
Review at the end
Wonderful reading but will give proper at the series end...there is so much history and story and characters to consider at this time
Wonderful reading but will give proper at the series end...there is so much history and story and characters to consider at this time
November 12, 2023
Breakout
I loved this book as well as the previous 3 books in this series. I can't wait to start the next one! Chris Bennett is an excellent writer!
I loved this book as well as the previous 3 books in this series. I can't wait to start the next one! Chris Bennett is an excellent writer!
March 28, 2024
Lots of action and humanity
Author does a great job intertwining lives and relationships. Lots of action throughout the book and could not wait for next conflict
Author does a great job intertwining lives and relationships. Lots of action throughout the book and could not wait for next conflict
June 20, 2025
Wow what a story!
This one was so good it was like hearing my grandfather talk about his grandfather's experiences in the beginning of the civil war! Loved how it ended!
This one was so good it was like hearing my grandfather talk about his grandfather's experiences in the beginning of the civil war! Loved how it ended!
July 6, 2022
Breakout (book 4 in the series)
SPOILER ALERT
Another fast paced read from Chris Bennett. Nathan, his men, Ms. Abby, and all the recently freed slaves must abandon their home and head north. Along the way they must fight hastily assembled militia recruited by a new Confederate Officer and Walters. Mrs. Margaret Walters makes her escape and heads north.
Looking forward to reading more of this series.
SPOILER ALERT
Another fast paced read from Chris Bennett. Nathan, his men, Ms. Abby, and all the recently freed slaves must abandon their home and head north. Along the way they must fight hastily assembled militia recruited by a new Confederate Officer and Walters. Mrs. Margaret Walters makes her escape and heads north.
Looking forward to reading more of this series.
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