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Road to the Breaking #5
Insurrection
“I want it bloody, the bloodier the better. Teach these oath-breakers what happens to traitors and thieves.”
It’s summer 1861, and former army captain Nathan Chambers, has a burning desire to reenlist and throw himself into the fray against his secessionist enemies, who have taken his home and dragged the country into civil war. But he’s torn between a burning desire to fight for the Union, and an all-consuming need to help birth a new state: West Virginia. Even as he tries to walk a dangerous middle ground, he and his men are pulled into a brutal and deadly brother-against-brother guerrilla war threatening to engulf his new Northern home and derail the fledgling state.
And then Nathan learns his former neighbor and nemesis Elijah Walters has joined the rebel bushwhackers and is intent on revenge against the Chambers’ family. So Nathan sends his best men, Stan and Billy, to track down the villain and finally bring him to justice.
The Road to the Breaking Series is an epic tale of a young nation seething with debauchery, brutality, corruption, and political intrigue, relentlessly driven into a deadly abyss: the American Civil War. In Book 5 of the series, Nathan Chambers faces a dangerous and elusive enemy, ruthlessly driving a brutal Insurrection.
It’s summer 1861, and former army captain Nathan Chambers, has a burning desire to reenlist and throw himself into the fray against his secessionist enemies, who have taken his home and dragged the country into civil war. But he’s torn between a burning desire to fight for the Union, and an all-consuming need to help birth a new state: West Virginia. Even as he tries to walk a dangerous middle ground, he and his men are pulled into a brutal and deadly brother-against-brother guerrilla war threatening to engulf his new Northern home and derail the fledgling state.
And then Nathan learns his former neighbor and nemesis Elijah Walters has joined the rebel bushwhackers and is intent on revenge against the Chambers’ family. So Nathan sends his best men, Stan and Billy, to track down the villain and finally bring him to justice.
The Road to the Breaking Series is an epic tale of a young nation seething with debauchery, brutality, corruption, and political intrigue, relentlessly driven into a deadly abyss: the American Civil War. In Book 5 of the series, Nathan Chambers faces a dangerous and elusive enemy, ruthlessly driving a brutal Insurrection.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
328 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 22, 2021
About the author
Chris Bennett
14 books62 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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July 8, 2026
Book 5, Road to the Breaking Series
The historical fiction saga of Nathan Chambers unfolds as he grapples with the turmoil of a nation on the verge of collapse. A former army captain, Nathan finds himself caught in a personal struggle between his fervent desire to fight for the Union and his unwavering dedication to the birth of West Virginia. This novel goes deep into the harrowing realities of brother against brother, highlighting the brutal guerrilla warfare and the savage bushwhacker violence that plagued the border regions.
The series paints a vivid picture of a young America, rife with debauchery, brutality, corruption, and political intrigue, teetering on the edge of civil war. It shines a spotlight on personal vendettas, loyalty, family struggles, and the raw human toll of the conflict, weaving fictional characters with historically inspired events and figures.
It’s a compelling continuation brimming with action, rich historical detail, and high emotional stakes.
The historical fiction saga of Nathan Chambers unfolds as he grapples with the turmoil of a nation on the verge of collapse. A former army captain, Nathan finds himself caught in a personal struggle between his fervent desire to fight for the Union and his unwavering dedication to the birth of West Virginia. This novel goes deep into the harrowing realities of brother against brother, highlighting the brutal guerrilla warfare and the savage bushwhacker violence that plagued the border regions.
The series paints a vivid picture of a young America, rife with debauchery, brutality, corruption, and political intrigue, teetering on the edge of civil war. It shines a spotlight on personal vendettas, loyalty, family struggles, and the raw human toll of the conflict, weaving fictional characters with historically inspired events and figures.
It’s a compelling continuation brimming with action, rich historical detail, and high emotional stakes.
June 7, 2022
Good book
This book is about the first year of the War Between the States. Capt. Chambers is still not in a Union uniform as he wishes and still trains men for the regular army. There are many skirmishes between the Union forces and the Co federate irregulars roaming the woods in the western part of Virginia.
This book is about the first year of the War Between the States. Capt. Chambers is still not in a Union uniform as he wishes and still trains men for the regular army. There are many skirmishes between the Union forces and the Co federate irregulars roaming the woods in the western part of Virginia.
July 21, 2021
Lacks credibility
This segment of the story was a stretch. It dragged on with endless minutiae and events that were not in the least bit believable. The endless pursuit of the infamous Mr. Walters, I found, ad nauseam. It was time to bring this 5 part series to an end after volume 3. I don’t think I can justify continuing to the last and final edition of number 5.
This segment of the story was a stretch. It dragged on with endless minutiae and events that were not in the least bit believable. The endless pursuit of the infamous Mr. Walters, I found, ad nauseam. It was time to bring this 5 part series to an end after volume 3. I don’t think I can justify continuing to the last and final edition of number 5.
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July 28, 2022Insurrection
Another well installment to the Road to the Breaking series. Nathan and Tom, along with Margaret continue to work on the establishment of the new State. Billy and Stan join a pro Union "Snake Hunter" group in an effort to locate and kill Walters.
Definitely a must read for those who have been reading this series.
Another well installment to the Road to the Breaking series. Nathan and Tom, along with Margaret continue to work on the establishment of the new State. Billy and Stan join a pro Union "Snake Hunter" group in an effort to locate and kill Walters.
Definitely a must read for those who have been reading this series.
August 19, 2021
Excellent book
This is a continuation of an excellent series that deals with a tragic time in America's history.while the series is fictional many of the story lines are historically related. This is an excellent series which I recommend to everyone interested in history.
This is a continuation of an excellent series that deals with a tragic time in America's history.while the series is fictional many of the story lines are historically related. This is an excellent series which I recommend to everyone interested in history.
July 10, 2021
Terrible times for everyone
And now on to the continuing story of Nathan Chambers and his fight to help end slavery while still dreaming of his beloved Evelyn .
And now on to the continuing story of Nathan Chambers and his fight to help end slavery while still dreaming of his beloved Evelyn .
June 21, 2025
What a story this one is!
I really enjoyed this book, though it kept me on the edge of my rocker most of the time! Going to be interesting to find out what happens next!
I really enjoyed this book, though it kept me on the edge of my rocker most of the time! Going to be interesting to find out what happens next!
January 2, 2026
I reread this book quickly because I haven’t finished the series yet and wanted a recap. Book 10 came out this summer and I’ll reread all before the conclusion. I liked meeting Rosencranz and McClennan as well as Evelyn’s expanding role helping the union while in Richmond. William and Margaret’s relationship was good too.
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