First review for A Turbulent Beginning: From Arriving Somewhere Reviews With another appealing eye-catching cover, A Turbulent Beginning, Book five of Paul Bennett's compelling series, The Mallory Saga, has arrived. Here we find The Mallory clan spreading ever further into the unknown frontier. The hardness of life in the wilderness is taking its toll on those wanting to escape the chaos in the East by starting a new life, and those who've lived there for countless generations and, understandably, are unwilling to give it away. This is mostly the story of the protagonists on both sides. Many of whom are able to see beyond the cultural divides and attempt to bridge the gap through respect, communication, and understanding. Of course, some much prefer turning a blind eye to those ideals, leading to much suffering and sorrow. The theme of liberation is further visited here as the family has stepped up helping slaves who've escaped bondage and are heading north, seeking freedom. This book, like books one through four, again had my full attention throughout. Often felt as if I'm right there in the middle of the story. I've said in the past that this series could, and probably should be written as a screenplay. I've already imagined it. Book five is a 5/5. Looking forward to six.