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Return to Hardeman County
Sergeant Ellis White had the Yankee colonel in the crosshairs of the Amadon telescopic sight on the J.F. Brown sniper rifle and knew his index finger just had to squeeze the trigger, but he paused. He hadn’t wanted to be the regimental sniper in the first place because he thought it was a cowardly way of fighting. Ellis had been fighting in this war since the beginning and was tired of it. He just wanted to go back to his ranch in Hardeman County just two hundred miles away and return to his life as a rancher where all he had to worry about was the Texas heat, ornery cattle and the Comanches. He finally held his breath and squeezed the trigger.
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Published April 8, 2019
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About the author
C.J. Petit
104 books220 followersMost biographies start with birth and then roll through the years as they drift by but that would bore me to death, and I lived through it.
The interesting part of my life began on September 23rd, 1995 as we were driving back to Omaha after watching the Notre Dame - Texas game in South Bend with relatives. The #21 Irish beat the #13 ranked Longhorns 55-27; and in a real oddity, scored points in just about every way conceivable in the game of football. They scored touchdowns on passes and runs, kicked a field goal, intercepted a pass for a TD, returned a punt for a touchdown and even added two points for blocking a Texas extra point.
As we were driving along westbound I-80 somewhere in Illinois in our Jeep Cherokee, I absent-mindedly rubbed the left side of my neck under my chin.
My very astute wife asked, "What's wrong with your neck?"
Now I had been an Air Force medic for twelve years; and as evident in my descriptions of outlaws' agonizing deaths in my stories, have a good working knowledge of anatomy and physiology. But that knowledge is offset by being a guy and thinking that we all live forever. My neck lymph nodes had been enlarged for around three months when my wife asked that question.
I obfuscated as if I was a lawyer and replied, "Um, a few weeks or so." (Note: Twelve or thirteen weeks does qualify as a 'few' weeks if one chooses to be generous.)
"And what did the doctor say?"
"I'll ask him when we get back."
"Yes, you will."
I do not want to make my wife out to be a harpy or a nag, because she is neither. She's an incredibly patient woman who could only put up with so much stupidity by yours truly.
Three days later, after the doctor copped a quick feel of my lymph nodes, he said, "I don't know what it is, but I don't like it," which was an honest, albeit an imprecise diagnosis.
So, we trotted over to a local ENT specialist. She didn't like them either and took me into surgery a few days later where she yanked one out, so the lab could dice it and slice it, then look at it under a microscope.
The pathologist who looked at the cells through his microscope reported his findings as 'lymphoepithelioma'. That meant that it was a secondary tumor and there was a primary tumor somewhere else in my nasopharynx that was the original problem.
Back I went into the operating room where the ENT doctor did an extensive examination and found nothing. She was so sure of her reconnaissance of the back of my throat that she told me that the pathologist was wrong, and it was just a lymphoma.
Now, being a computer geek, even way back in the dark ages of the internet in '95, I did some searching and found that if the primary tumor wasn't found, then the survival rate plummeted to about a fifth of the already lousy survival rate for the advanced Stage IV cancer. My wife and I decided that a second opinion might be a good idea.
Off we went in her Jeep to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota as the lousy weather descended across the Midwest. It's been known to happen, you know.
They had a problem getting the doctor here to release the specimen she'd yanked out of my neck, which I thought was odd because I don't remember selling it and figured I still owned it. Anyway, they eventually got the lymph node, did their own peek and confirmed the pathologist's diagnosis.
It wasn't until Halloween in 1995 that they finally found the original little bugger. It was just a tiny bump in the back of my throat that must have been there for a long time before it sent its friends marching into my lymph nodes.
They wanted to treat the cancer there, but I opted to have it done in Omaha and was sent to the care of Doctor Patrick J. McKenna (a name you may recognize from Max). Doctor Mac was the perfect man for the job as he was very personable, optimistic, had a good sense of humor and wouldn't put up with my constant whining. It helped that he knew his job, too.
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The interesting part of my life began on September 23rd, 1995 as we were driving back to Omaha after watching the Notre Dame - Texas game in South Bend with relatives. The #21 Irish beat the #13 ranked Longhorns 55-27; and in a real oddity, scored points in just about every way conceivable in the game of football. They scored touchdowns on passes and runs, kicked a field goal, intercepted a pass for a TD, returned a punt for a touchdown and even added two points for blocking a Texas extra point.
As we were driving along westbound I-80 somewhere in Illinois in our Jeep Cherokee, I absent-mindedly rubbed the left side of my neck under my chin.
My very astute wife asked, "What's wrong with your neck?"
Now I had been an Air Force medic for twelve years; and as evident in my descriptions of outlaws' agonizing deaths in my stories, have a good working knowledge of anatomy and physiology. But that knowledge is offset by being a guy and thinking that we all live forever. My neck lymph nodes had been enlarged for around three months when my wife asked that question.
I obfuscated as if I was a lawyer and replied, "Um, a few weeks or so." (Note: Twelve or thirteen weeks does qualify as a 'few' weeks if one chooses to be generous.)
"And what did the doctor say?"
"I'll ask him when we get back."
"Yes, you will."
I do not want to make my wife out to be a harpy or a nag, because she is neither. She's an incredibly patient woman who could only put up with so much stupidity by yours truly.
Three days later, after the doctor copped a quick feel of my lymph nodes, he said, "I don't know what it is, but I don't like it," which was an honest, albeit an imprecise diagnosis.
So, we trotted over to a local ENT specialist. She didn't like them either and took me into surgery a few days later where she yanked one out, so the lab could dice it and slice it, then look at it under a microscope.
The pathologist who looked at the cells through his microscope reported his findings as 'lymphoepithelioma'. That meant that it was a secondary tumor and there was a primary tumor somewhere else in my nasopharynx that was the original problem.
Back I went into the operating room where the ENT doctor did an extensive examination and found nothing. She was so sure of her reconnaissance of the back of my throat that she told me that the pathologist was wrong, and it was just a lymphoma.
Now, being a computer geek, even way back in the dark ages of the internet in '95, I did some searching and found that if the primary tumor wasn't found, then the survival rate plummeted to about a fifth of the already lousy survival rate for the advanced Stage IV cancer. My wife and I decided that a second opinion might be a good idea.
Off we went in her Jeep to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota as the lousy weather descended across the Midwest. It's been known to happen, you know.
They had a problem getting the doctor here to release the specimen she'd yanked out of my neck, which I thought was odd because I don't remember selling it and figured I still owned it. Anyway, they eventually got the lymph node, did their own peek and confirmed the pathologist's diagnosis.
It wasn't until Halloween in 1995 that they finally found the original little bugger. It was just a tiny bump in the back of my throat that must have been there for a long time before it sent its friends marching into my lymph nodes.
They wanted to treat the cancer there, but I opted to have it done in Omaha and was sent to the care of Doctor Patrick J. McKenna (a name you may recognize from Max). Doctor Mac was the perfect man for the job as he was very personable, optimistic, had a good sense of humor and wouldn't put up with my constant whining. It helped that he knew his job, too.
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June 3, 2019
Cj get a freaking proof reader!
Ok CJ Petit can spin a good yarn and most of them are great reads but come on! How many books has he written and even his newest has many typos and grammar errors which is annoying. In the past I have put up with them in his books but now I am done with his lazy work. CJ you have a great imagination but you need a proof reader to make you aware of all the bad typos and grammar mistakes. I don't think that you are too cheap to hire a proof reader because i emailed you to offer my services for free. I just think you are arrogant and don't care about your fans. Get a day job.dalefloyd@hotmail.com
Ok CJ Petit can spin a good yarn and most of them are great reads but come on! How many books has he written and even his newest has many typos and grammar errors which is annoying. In the past I have put up with them in his books but now I am done with his lazy work. CJ you have a great imagination but you need a proof reader to make you aware of all the bad typos and grammar mistakes. I don't think that you are too cheap to hire a proof reader because i emailed you to offer my services for free. I just think you are arrogant and don't care about your fans. Get a day job.dalefloyd@hotmail.com
April 24, 2019
C. J. Petit continues his mastery of old American western folklore adventures with this outstanding masterpiece that was one exciting episode after the other. Ellis, Sara Mae and their devoted family members created ongoing excitement and detailed suspenseful endeavors of realistic western adventures throughout this compelling episode.
Great storylines that successfully portrays compassion and camaraderie from beginning to end. Definitely another five star masterpiece by an outstanding author, who never ceases to amaze me with his outstanding storytelling. The characters, good and bad, we're definitely befitting of their assigned roles, and they played their assignments above and beyond the normal expectations of any reader's imagination.
Too, the suspenseful episodes certainly kept my attention throughout this compelling story of realistic excursions and the compassion of each exciting new adventure certainly touches on realty that was beyond my expectations. I would love to see a sequel to this outstanding and compelling masterpiece, as Mr. Petit definitely left an opportunity for a follow-up adventure.
Certainly recommend this compassionate and heartwarming story to all readers, regardless of your reading pleasure, but especially to you western adventures lovers, as the ongoing excursions by Ellis and his colleagues will certainly maintain your interest from beginning to end! Definitely your loss if you don't!😤
Great storylines that successfully portrays compassion and camaraderie from beginning to end. Definitely another five star masterpiece by an outstanding author, who never ceases to amaze me with his outstanding storytelling. The characters, good and bad, we're definitely befitting of their assigned roles, and they played their assignments above and beyond the normal expectations of any reader's imagination.
Too, the suspenseful episodes certainly kept my attention throughout this compelling story of realistic excursions and the compassion of each exciting new adventure certainly touches on realty that was beyond my expectations. I would love to see a sequel to this outstanding and compelling masterpiece, as Mr. Petit definitely left an opportunity for a follow-up adventure.
Certainly recommend this compassionate and heartwarming story to all readers, regardless of your reading pleasure, but especially to you western adventures lovers, as the ongoing excursions by Ellis and his colleagues will certainly maintain your interest from beginning to end! Definitely your loss if you don't!😤
July 11, 2019
The story was ruined by poor grammar and typo’s. A good proofreader/editor would have improved this book immensely.
Not the best book by this writer
Not the best book by this writer
April 21, 2019
3 1/2 Stars
I've read all of C.J. Petit's books and it's rare that I'm not happy with him. But this one had the exception. Ellis Smith along with his neighbor Pete Orris and Pete's no account brother-in-law John Keeler head off to fight for Texas and the Confederate Army. Ellis returns to find Sara Mae John's wife (who Ellis is sweet on) and her two kids staying at his house. One thing leads to another and they soon start living together as husband and wife. Spoiler Alert. Now the part I wasn't happy about. Sara Mae's no-good ex-husband shows up planning on robbing them, letting his two deserter buddies rape her and then probably kill her and his two kids. Sara is standing in the corner of the bunk house holding a double barrel shotgun. I'm all prepared for him to come through the door for the shocked look on his face as she blows him away. But guess what that's not what happens. I was so aggravated I almost didn't finish the book but I'm glad I did. If not for that it would have got five stars but I'll give it three and a half 😁. Petit's still my favorite Western writer. Just a little disappointed in this one.
I've read all of C.J. Petit's books and it's rare that I'm not happy with him. But this one had the exception. Ellis Smith along with his neighbor Pete Orris and Pete's no account brother-in-law John Keeler head off to fight for Texas and the Confederate Army. Ellis returns to find Sara Mae John's wife (who Ellis is sweet on) and her two kids staying at his house. One thing leads to another and they soon start living together as husband and wife. Spoiler Alert. Now the part I wasn't happy about. Sara Mae's no-good ex-husband shows up planning on robbing them, letting his two deserter buddies rape her and then probably kill her and his two kids. Sara is standing in the corner of the bunk house holding a double barrel shotgun. I'm all prepared for him to come through the door for the shocked look on his face as she blows him away. But guess what that's not what happens. I was so aggravated I almost didn't finish the book but I'm glad I did. If not for that it would have got five stars but I'll give it three and a half 😁. Petit's still my favorite Western writer. Just a little disappointed in this one.
December 4, 2019
I remain amazed at the detail in writing a story about a rancher who enlists in the Southern Civil war army. Not because he thought they were right but because he felt it was his duty.He saved a Corporal and captain from the North and after 3 years of misery was sent home to Texas. He had long been in love with Sara Mae the wife of a deserter. He had supported a free black men who had found refuge in an Apache village. Ellis rebuilt his herd of cattle and horses. In the meantime the relationship between Sara Mae and Ellis had escalated even though she was the wife of the deserters. Her children loved Ellis and called him Pa. The deserters and others arrived to kill Ellis and to steal the money they believed he had on his ranch. The deserts and villainous people were killed so that Ellis was free to marry Sara Mae and become the father of her children.
There were numerous subplots that played out through the book.
It was an interesting book set in a troubled time in our country.
There were numerous subplots that played out through the book.
It was an interesting book set in a troubled time in our country.
September 22, 2023
Strange twist
I am a big fan of Petit and his books are usually perfect for me. Besides the great action this was a love story. A great book until midway through. The heroine had to choose between her abusive husband or her lover, the hero. She chose her husband putting him, her daughter, and her brother-in-law in danger. Pretty much ruined the love story. After the hero killed the husband she came running back to the hero saying how sorry she was. He took her back of course because she was great at extra curricular activities but definitely took away from the story.
I am a big fan of Petit and his books are usually perfect for me. Besides the great action this was a love story. A great book until midway through. The heroine had to choose between her abusive husband or her lover, the hero. She chose her husband putting him, her daughter, and her brother-in-law in danger. Pretty much ruined the love story. After the hero killed the husband she came running back to the hero saying how sorry she was. He took her back of course because she was great at extra curricular activities but definitely took away from the story.
January 24, 2024
A heartfelt story of those that survived The Civil War and went home to begin to life again. And those that came home to continue their own war.
Ellis White returned from the war to find the love of his life living in his house with her two children. Sure, he loved her, but she was another man's wife and he was still in the final days of the war.
But that was about to change as he and three others deserted and made their way back to rob Ellis of the money he had earned from selling his cattle before the war.
The rest of the story covers a lot of miles, but always the story moves Ellis and Sara Mae closer together until they husband and wife.
Ellis White returned from the war to find the love of his life living in his house with her two children. Sure, he loved her, but she was another man's wife and he was still in the final days of the war.
But that was about to change as he and three others deserted and made their way back to rob Ellis of the money he had earned from selling his cattle before the war.
The rest of the story covers a lot of miles, but always the story moves Ellis and Sara Mae closer together until they husband and wife.
April 10, 2019
He's Baaaaaack
After the last story made a brief detour into a more civilized wild West CJP returns to the western stories he is known for to readers. These are the stories I remember reading from past western writers. The MC is true, honorable and over the top. The villains deserve all they get, the action is fierce and true love wins out...again. If you are a frequent CJP reader you will get what you are familiar with in this new story. Even if you don't like this author, style or stories I challenge anyone to believe they were cheated. Welcome back CJP.
After the last story made a brief detour into a more civilized wild West CJP returns to the western stories he is known for to readers. These are the stories I remember reading from past western writers. The MC is true, honorable and over the top. The villains deserve all they get, the action is fierce and true love wins out...again. If you are a frequent CJP reader you will get what you are familiar with in this new story. Even if you don't like this author, style or stories I challenge anyone to believe they were cheated. Welcome back CJP.
April 17, 2019
A CJP. Western Adventure/End of Civil War/Ranching/Cattle & Horses
CJP. just as. penned a western adventure about a man serving honorably for the South and returning home afterlife his parole. He returns to his ranch and when he arrived it took some time to reorganize. The problem was the gold that everyone seemed to know about. The prime character expected to have some trouble with Indians. However, they were never a problem. The problem was the deserters. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
CJP. just as. penned a western adventure about a man serving honorably for the South and returning home afterlife his parole. He returns to his ranch and when he arrived it took some time to reorganize. The problem was the gold that everyone seemed to know about. The prime character expected to have some trouble with Indians. However, they were never a problem. The problem was the deserters. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
December 12, 2019
Wonderful Read!!!
Xcelent READ !
Very interesting story. Enjoyed this, keeps you in suspense. My 1st C.J. book, "Retribution", I read
in early spring and enjoyed that also. Got that one on my 8" fire, so I ordered the hardcover so I could see it! I now have the new 10" Fire which I love. I can actually read it w\o glasses. Love that!
I would defiantly recommend this if you like civil war, action packed westerns. C.J. Petit is a great author. I have quite a lot of books to read due to the fact he's written many westerns. Hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. :)
Xcelent READ !
Very interesting story. Enjoyed this, keeps you in suspense. My 1st C.J. book, "Retribution", I read
in early spring and enjoyed that also. Got that one on my 8" fire, so I ordered the hardcover so I could see it! I now have the new 10" Fire which I love. I can actually read it w\o glasses. Love that!
I would defiantly recommend this if you like civil war, action packed westerns. C.J. Petit is a great author. I have quite a lot of books to read due to the fact he's written many westerns. Hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. :)
June 3, 2022
Good guys prosper with hard work, bad guys die
As in most of Mr. Petit's stories, there are hard working people who carry on with life and prosper. Then there are the lazy criminals who end up dead.
This story takes place a few years before and after the Civil War. One rancher plans for the coming of war by selling most of the cattle and putting the money in a bank. However, a neighbor speculates that he buried it on his land. The neighbor decides to desert from the army with friends to go get it.
As in most of Mr. Petit's stories, there are hard working people who carry on with life and prosper. Then there are the lazy criminals who end up dead.
This story takes place a few years before and after the Civil War. One rancher plans for the coming of war by selling most of the cattle and putting the money in a bank. However, a neighbor speculates that he buried it on his land. The neighbor decides to desert from the army with friends to go get it.
April 18, 2019
Return to Hardeman County
CJP again brings us a story set in a time that we can only speculate about because everything is so far from our modern way of life, only our soldiers who defend our great country know the cost of war. This man knew he was leaving his home and business to fight a war that was a lost cause before the first shot was even fired and the desperation and greed of cowardly men. This was a first rate read as is all of CJP's books.
CJP again brings us a story set in a time that we can only speculate about because everything is so far from our modern way of life, only our soldiers who defend our great country know the cost of war. This man knew he was leaving his home and business to fight a war that was a lost cause before the first shot was even fired and the desperation and greed of cowardly men. This was a first rate read as is all of CJP's books.
June 5, 2019
CJ Petit never disappoints
I chose this five star rating based upon the time during the war,the story about hard and desperate times ,love and faith that things would someday be normal again.If you have never read a book by this author you are missing out,the characters come to life and you become part of their family as you go on their journey with them through the good times and bad!
I chose this five star rating based upon the time during the war,the story about hard and desperate times ,love and faith that things would someday be normal again.If you have never read a book by this author you are missing out,the characters come to life and you become part of their family as you go on their journey with them through the good times and bad!
March 16, 2020
My heavy heart...
I am with a heavy heart, for I do believe this book is the last of great literary perfection from my favorite author C.J.Petit. I am so very grateful I came upon his books. If you read his biography you will understand why I say my heart is heavy with sadness. I have read each one of his 53 treasures and enjoyed each one tremendously. If I am wrong PLEASE someone tell me this is NOT his last book!!!
I am with a heavy heart, for I do believe this book is the last of great literary perfection from my favorite author C.J.Petit. I am so very grateful I came upon his books. If you read his biography you will understand why I say my heart is heavy with sadness. I have read each one of his 53 treasures and enjoyed each one tremendously. If I am wrong PLEASE someone tell me this is NOT his last book!!!
November 16, 2021
A bit of emotional read
Unlike most of the Petit books I needed to cry in this one. It was well worth the read. Ellis was a smart man to prepare for the war. I hate war stories! I hate the hate that causes men to kill each other. The war wasn’t the main focus but it was a big part of the story. Amazing characters that you grow to love and some you hate. A good ending at a bad time. Civil war sucks as any other war does!
Unlike most of the Petit books I needed to cry in this one. It was well worth the read. Ellis was a smart man to prepare for the war. I hate war stories! I hate the hate that causes men to kill each other. The war wasn’t the main focus but it was a big part of the story. Amazing characters that you grow to love and some you hate. A good ending at a bad time. Civil war sucks as any other war does!
September 4, 2025
Return to Hardeman County
This book took on a new style for Petite. Although it is similar it was also different. With the war taking on a lot in this book, it also took the front seat with the happenings having it read about how the war finished in some of the lives involved. I’m sure there was truth in parts of the book.
I am reading through all of Petite’s books and only have a few left. He will be missed but his writings will live on.
This book took on a new style for Petite. Although it is similar it was also different. With the war taking on a lot in this book, it also took the front seat with the happenings having it read about how the war finished in some of the lives involved. I’m sure there was truth in parts of the book.
I am reading through all of Petite’s books and only have a few left. He will be missed but his writings will live on.
April 23, 2019
Wish I could give this book a higher rating.
I really get frustrated when the author gets mixed up with the characters and calls them the wrong name!!
It detracts from the story and shows that there was not enough attention paid to detail!
I recommend that you hire a good editor and/or proofreader.
I really get frustrated when the author gets mixed up with the characters and calls them the wrong name!!
It detracts from the story and shows that there was not enough attention paid to detail!
I recommend that you hire a good editor and/or proofreader.
April 24, 2019
Return to Hardeman County
This was a excellent story by C. J.. Petit. I loved the characters. The drama was suspenseful and kept me reading until the end. The romance has just the right amount of passion without being ugly. I love the way his romantic relationship are always partners in life.
This was a excellent story by C. J.. Petit. I loved the characters. The drama was suspenseful and kept me reading until the end. The romance has just the right amount of passion without being ugly. I love the way his romantic relationship are always partners in life.
April 27, 2019
A Soldier Returns
Another page-turner from Petit. A Confederate sniper receives a surprise release after being captured by Union soldiers. It is filled with plenty of action and suspense. I have read all of his 53 novels and look forward to reading number 54 when released. I highly recommend this author.
Another page-turner from Petit. A Confederate sniper receives a surprise release after being captured by Union soldiers. It is filled with plenty of action and suspense. I have read all of his 53 novels and look forward to reading number 54 when released. I highly recommend this author.
May 20, 2019
Another great book. Sometimes, descriptions were a little long, and others, not long enough. A number of errors in that an additional word, such as "to" or "at", words that wouldn't have shown up in spell check, were present, that created a sudden brake to the flow of the reading. Petit is one of my favorite authors.
June 4, 2019
What a journey
I loved this book, you brought the characters to life and with all the twists and turns, ups and downs, I COULD not put this book down. You are a wonderful story teller. This is t only second book of your that I have read, but they were great so I can't wait to get reading the rest of them.
I loved this book, you brought the characters to life and with all the twists and turns, ups and downs, I COULD not put this book down. You are a wonderful story teller. This is t only second book of your that I have read, but they were great so I can't wait to get reading the rest of them.
November 9, 2019
Good Read
I would like to thank you for all your wonderful books. I have enjoyed reading them so very much. It took me two weeks to read all fifty three. Some made me smile and some made me cry. Put I loved them all. The men were good and caring ,honest. Way can't men be like that today.Thank You Mister C.J.Patti 💕
I would like to thank you for all your wonderful books. I have enjoyed reading them so very much. It took me two weeks to read all fifty three. Some made me smile and some made me cry. Put I loved them all. The men were good and caring ,honest. Way can't men be like that today.Thank You Mister C.J.Patti 💕
October 31, 2020
Really liked this one
Shows how events that you have no control over can be overcome with the right circumstances appear. Then controlling the situations you can over come adversity and prevail. Even at great loss and heart break the dim future can brighten .This is a well written and thought out book that was a pleasure to read . (y)
Shows how events that you have no control over can be overcome with the right circumstances appear. Then controlling the situations you can over come adversity and prevail. Even at great loss and heart break the dim future can brighten .This is a well written and thought out book that was a pleasure to read . (y)
October 22, 2021
Ellis went off the war after selling all his cattle but he never could forget Sarah Mae
Ellis was made of Sergeant over John Sarah Mae's husband and he was a rattlesnake of a man always in trouble and trying to desert and never fighting. The more Ellis knew him the less he respected him was almost hanged twice for his desertIon efforts.
Ellis was made of Sergeant over John Sarah Mae's husband and he was a rattlesnake of a man always in trouble and trying to desert and never fighting. The more Ellis knew him the less he respected him was almost hanged twice for his desertIon efforts.
June 18, 2022
Hard times
During the 1800s, it was hard living. With the war going on, and all the country in turmoil. Ranch life was very busy and rewarding. The charters were great and very colorful. The death and loss of life was really alot and they married so fast after their loss. Good story as always. Thank you
During the 1800s, it was hard living. With the war going on, and all the country in turmoil. Ranch life was very busy and rewarding. The charters were great and very colorful. The death and loss of life was really alot and they married so fast after their loss. Good story as always. Thank you
October 3, 2023
That CJ Petit draws substance and intrigue from an endless cache of lore and historic content is an understatement. Here's but another great yarn that chronicles Civil War strife and its aftermath, fed by a fountain of knowledge and detail that one might expect only from a seasoned history professor. Loved the dynamic plot lines and sturdy characters in scenarios rich in weapons technology among other implements of the day. Also some interesting legal meat here, and the transfer of power between those who abuse it and those who make good on it. An enjoyable tale for anyone seeking a mental escape to our nation's bygone Western frontier. PKB
April 12, 2019
We have another great book
This was an awesome story. The characters, action and story line was absolutely fantastic. Can hardly wait for the next book. Would highly recommend this book and all others written by this author to all that enjoys a great story.
This was an awesome story. The characters, action and story line was absolutely fantastic. Can hardly wait for the next book. Would highly recommend this book and all others written by this author to all that enjoys a great story.
May 20, 2019
LOVE ME TENDER
Mean unloving men and good hearted women. Karma always finds away for retribution for those whose hearts are ugly and narcissistic toward those who love and care ❤for them deeply.
Shalom Shalom that's what's needed in this hard hard living world..right???
Mean unloving men and good hearted women. Karma always finds away for retribution for those whose hearts are ugly and narcissistic toward those who love and care ❤for them deeply.
Shalom Shalom that's what's needed in this hard hard living world..right???
April 20, 2019
Really good Mr. Petit
Another five star read! Mr. Petit done did it again! I know that is not perfect English. But it is just what I meant to say. You see folks I write like I think. And this is a dang good book. Number 53 I believe, I like them all. I think you will too.
Another five star read! Mr. Petit done did it again! I know that is not perfect English. But it is just what I meant to say. You see folks I write like I think. And this is a dang good book. Number 53 I believe, I like them all. I think you will too.
April 22, 2019
Outstanding and ethical!
The book was written by an outer outstanding Author,By good story and none of the use of the word s that I have seen in too many cases!Thanks for giving us a great read that we can share with the youngsters!
The book was written by an outer outstanding Author,By good story and none of the use of the word s that I have seen in too many cases!Thanks for giving us a great read that we can share with the youngsters!
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