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Evans Family Saga #4
Lynn's Search: Book Four of the Evans Family Saga
Lynn glared at Ryan Mitchell and wanted to smack his smug face, but even though Ryan meant to insult him, Lynn knew that there was a very good chance that what he said was right. He’d suspected for years now that Dylan Evans wasn’t his real father. It didn’t take a math wizard to figure out that he’d been born nine months after his mother had been rescued from Fort Benton. But what Ryan had said that pushed him to finally ask his parents if it was true, was when Ryan had laughed and said that Lynn was probably more like his real father, the monstrous Burke Riddell than his hero; the man who raised him. He left the small house to ask that painful question, and if he was told that it was true, he knew that he’d have to leave the Double EE ranch and the only family he’d ever known.
528 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 23, 2019
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C.J. Petit
104 books223 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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October 12, 2023
When I read book one “Dylan’s Journey” I knew that one of the books in the series would have to be about the first-born child. Dylan was not the father so that would just have to be explained at some point. I am enjoying this series and am so happy I discovered C. J. Petit. He is such a great story teller. He could do a bit better filling out each of the characters in the Evans’ family. But there are more books coming in the series and maybe he will work on some more of the family.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is thirteen hours and forty-two minutes. Jim Meskimen does a good job narrating the book.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is thirteen hours and forty-two minutes. Jim Meskimen does a good job narrating the book.
December 27, 2019
10 stars
Mr petit, I wish you could write a book as fast as I can read one. I can,t put your books down. Your stories capture my interest through the story and I can,t tell you my enjoyment while reading them. I do think I have read every book you have published. Last year I was surprised to meet a female reader who loves your stories as much as I do. She also has read all of your books , and to think only males enjoyed westerners. I can't wait for your next book to appear
Mr petit, I wish you could write a book as fast as I can read one. I can,t put your books down. Your stories capture my interest through the story and I can,t tell you my enjoyment while reading them. I do think I have read every book you have published. Last year I was surprised to meet a female reader who loves your stories as much as I do. She also has read all of your books , and to think only males enjoyed westerners. I can't wait for your next book to appear
January 10, 2020
WHO IS LYNN EVAN'S FATHER
Conflict confusion regarding a young man's father. We all know many families were lost,murdered or just plain abandoned, you know left to fend for themselves or sometimes the town's would more less look out for the children.
This particular situation involved women who went out West as "contract brides". My opinion about this way of getting more women to come West, not necessarily to become wives, but it was away to supply the brothels and saloons were women sexual abused, exploited.
Lot's of women were fooled and some did marry descent men, but that man was like finding a needle in a haystack.
Lordy if there were children born to these women, they were allowed to live with mothers or sometimes those babies were suffocated or died from exposure after being left in the desert.
This is a saga of the Evans family and the different situations they faced. One in particular is a fifteen year old young man named umm Evans, who doesn't really favor anyone in his family. He finds out that his father may be someone other than Dale Evans, United States Marshal of the Denver branch.
This young man grew up fast like so many frontier kids did. There wasn't many choices, Irish families decided which daughters would enter a nunnery or the sons destined for the priesthood.
It's a good western story about the many human emotions that involves families outlook and social expectations. You'll enjoy the time spent 📚reading the Evan's Family Saga.
Conflict confusion regarding a young man's father. We all know many families were lost,murdered or just plain abandoned, you know left to fend for themselves or sometimes the town's would more less look out for the children.
This particular situation involved women who went out West as "contract brides". My opinion about this way of getting more women to come West, not necessarily to become wives, but it was away to supply the brothels and saloons were women sexual abused, exploited.
Lot's of women were fooled and some did marry descent men, but that man was like finding a needle in a haystack.
Lordy if there were children born to these women, they were allowed to live with mothers or sometimes those babies were suffocated or died from exposure after being left in the desert.
This is a saga of the Evans family and the different situations they faced. One in particular is a fifteen year old young man named umm Evans, who doesn't really favor anyone in his family. He finds out that his father may be someone other than Dale Evans, United States Marshal of the Denver branch.
This young man grew up fast like so many frontier kids did. There wasn't many choices, Irish families decided which daughters would enter a nunnery or the sons destined for the priesthood.
It's a good western story about the many human emotions that involves families outlook and social expectations. You'll enjoy the time spent 📚reading the Evan's Family Saga.
January 8, 2020
Lynn was the oldest son of Dylan and Gwen but came to believe that his biological father was a monster. At the age of 16 he set out to find out if he had any of the monsters traits. CJP weaves in the lives of each of the large Evans family as this saga continues. Each of characters have their own life and human feelings and expressions. Lynn encountered many challenges in traveling to the distant town where he was conceived. Once there, he learned that there was much corruption and that there were few people he could trust. He faced many challenges that would overwhelm any 16 year old and yet he becomes aware that he is really Dylan's son. There is enough adventure and challenges to satisfy any western readers.
I eagerly look forward to the next book and hope that he continues this saga. CJP's characters are realistic human beings with joys and heart aches as they overcome major obstacles.
I highly recommend this book and any book that Mr. Petit writes.
I eagerly look forward to the next book and hope that he continues this saga. CJP's characters are realistic human beings with joys and heart aches as they overcome major obstacles.
I highly recommend this book and any book that Mr. Petit writes.
January 29, 2020
This sagA keeps getting better!
You know, I dang near threw my kindle across the room when author Petit killed off one of the main characters in this book. I put the book aside for a couple of days. I had really grown to identify strongly with that character who had been through so much, and deserved better than death in a dark alley... So near to achieving success.
It takes a good author to draw those emotions out of a reader. I understand how completely exhausting and draining it is to write at this level.
Anxious to continue the saga, and yes... I have a couple of ideas who the next hero or heroine might be. But dear sir, have no doubt that it will contain a few surprises.
Thanks, until we meet again on the pages of your script.
LK
You know, I dang near threw my kindle across the room when author Petit killed off one of the main characters in this book. I put the book aside for a couple of days. I had really grown to identify strongly with that character who had been through so much, and deserved better than death in a dark alley... So near to achieving success.
It takes a good author to draw those emotions out of a reader. I understand how completely exhausting and draining it is to write at this level.
Anxious to continue the saga, and yes... I have a couple of ideas who the next hero or heroine might be. But dear sir, have no doubt that it will contain a few surprises.
Thanks, until we meet again on the pages of your script.
LK
January 3, 2020
Lynn's Search: Book Four of the Evans Family Saga
CJP never disapoints, I dearly hope that he never loses his golden pen that sends out such good reading with stories of a time that has been long forgotten. I have enjoyed this group of books because I just have found something so special in each and every book that CJP has written. The characters come to life and let you feel their emotions and they are more than words on a page, they begin to feel like people I know, my friends. Lynn, like his Father, and uncles has a question has been in the back his mind for a long time, but he just didn't know how. Maybe he just needed to go figure it out by himself.
CJP never disapoints, I dearly hope that he never loses his golden pen that sends out such good reading with stories of a time that has been long forgotten. I have enjoyed this group of books because I just have found something so special in each and every book that CJP has written. The characters come to life and let you feel their emotions and they are more than words on a page, they begin to feel like people I know, my friends. Lynn, like his Father, and uncles has a question has been in the back his mind for a long time, but he just didn't know how. Maybe he just needed to go figure it out by himself.
January 28, 2020
Took awhile but I really enjoyed this book this author gets better and better
Cold outside miserable damp a good time to read another Petit book and so I started on the journey and it may sound daft but I get so into these stories my lady wife goes bonkers at meal times trying to get me to the table to hot food ( sometimes I get it cold) ,living the story I’m reading is not hard just a bit of imagination and you are on horseback in the wild and woolly west I find it hard to read nonwestern books now too much not so nice language in them (John Wayne never said that) so western books are my cup of tea .
Cold outside miserable damp a good time to read another Petit book and so I started on the journey and it may sound daft but I get so into these stories my lady wife goes bonkers at meal times trying to get me to the table to hot food ( sometimes I get it cold) ,living the story I’m reading is not hard just a bit of imagination and you are on horseback in the wild and woolly west I find it hard to read nonwestern books now too much not so nice language in them (John Wayne never said that) so western books are my cup of tea .
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March 21, 2020LAW, LOVE, FAMILY, A QUEST
5 STARS is what Book 4 receives just like the other books in the Evans' Saga. This is an Old West Era Drama that spans decades of a family's life that includes the children, brothers, & nephew and also keeps with the growing of the old west along with the railroad from coast to coast. This is a wonderful storyline a drama that will touch off your emotions that will be on edge but a good edge; as Lynn searches for those internal answers of who am I. Love this, has Shoot-em up action, too. A fantastic exciting canoe trip that is described in wonderful detail. On to Book 5, I definitely approve & suggest this book & saga to anyone.
5 STARS is what Book 4 receives just like the other books in the Evans' Saga. This is an Old West Era Drama that spans decades of a family's life that includes the children, brothers, & nephew and also keeps with the growing of the old west along with the railroad from coast to coast. This is a wonderful storyline a drama that will touch off your emotions that will be on edge but a good edge; as Lynn searches for those internal answers of who am I. Love this, has Shoot-em up action, too. A fantastic exciting canoe trip that is described in wonderful detail. On to Book 5, I definitely approve & suggest this book & saga to anyone.
February 8, 2022
Glad Lynn learned the truth and found peace.
I love all of CJ. Petit’s books. This Saga is special and I know I will read these books many times. I didn’t find a disconnect but I wished there were better descriptions of the children and a few more experiences showing interaction with the parents and the siblings themselves. The characters were very alive and interesting but I couldn’t really visualize what they looked like. For instance did Lynn look just like his dad or did he have any of his mother in him? At least we got to know that Dylan did play with them and twirled them around. Through one thought of Lynn’s in the swirling water of the Missouri.
I love all of CJ. Petit’s books. This Saga is special and I know I will read these books many times. I didn’t find a disconnect but I wished there were better descriptions of the children and a few more experiences showing interaction with the parents and the siblings themselves. The characters were very alive and interesting but I couldn’t really visualize what they looked like. For instance did Lynn look just like his dad or did he have any of his mother in him? At least we got to know that Dylan did play with them and twirled them around. Through one thought of Lynn’s in the swirling water of the Missouri.
December 26, 2019
A CJP. Colorado/Missouri River Western Action Adventure (LS) (TEFSB - 4)
CJP. has penned a Colorado/Missouri River western action adventure which begins with a young man and his half brother hitting the trail with the intent of sharing an adventure as bounty hunters. Their first selection is a disaster. The half brother is killed and the other decides he needs to return to the place of his birth and settle the banks profit for his mom and dad. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
CJP. has penned a Colorado/Missouri River western action adventure which begins with a young man and his half brother hitting the trail with the intent of sharing an adventure as bounty hunters. Their first selection is a disaster. The half brother is killed and the other decides he needs to return to the place of his birth and settle the banks profit for his mom and dad. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
March 3, 2020
Another of cj petit's sweet westerns. A fanciful tale where the central characters become rich and successful by do the right thing. I'm reminded of Garrison Keillor's line on Prairie Home companion. "All the men are handsome, the women good-looking, and the children above average." This story relates the tale of the youngest daughter who grows in the family of lawmen and wants to prove she can be a "lawman" too. Bethan succeeds, making her papa proud, and finds true love with a man who becomes a US Marshal after he joins the family, which makes mama happy her daughter is married.
June 4, 2020
Interesting but not as good as the first book. I enjoy his writing but the last two books weren't as detailed as t was expecting wish it had the depth to the characters he had in previous books. Since this is a series I hope this trend in his writing does not continue. There is such a long period (0nly because he is busy on the next book) some important details are lost. At any rate I still enjoy the books as an escape from what what I usually read, they have brought me to read more about the old west. 😊😊😊😊 recommend him if you like to get a better understanding of the old west.
December 27, 2019
To the author...
Congratulations on your 60th book in 3 years. Please don’t make them shorter. This series is fantastic. As are all your books. Also, please don’t wait very long for the next one. Though I understand the need for a break. I often read your books in one or two days. Yes, they are that good. And I’ve read everything you have published on amazon. Keep up the great work...
Congratulations on your 60th book in 3 years. Please don’t make them shorter. This series is fantastic. As are all your books. Also, please don’t wait very long for the next one. Though I understand the need for a break. I often read your books in one or two days. Yes, they are that good. And I’ve read everything you have published on amazon. Keep up the great work...
January 10, 2020
Lynn's Search
One of your best stories. Exciting and dramatic. Sat on the edge of my chair most of the time. And what is this nonsense about taking a little time off? You get busy and get that next book on the market. And don't even think about making your stories shorter. Would miss too much detail. Back to Lynn' s Search...It was truly an amazing read. All you Cowboy 's and cowgirl 's will enjoy this story. So, "Giddy Up."
One of your best stories. Exciting and dramatic. Sat on the edge of my chair most of the time. And what is this nonsense about taking a little time off? You get busy and get that next book on the market. And don't even think about making your stories shorter. Would miss too much detail. Back to Lynn' s Search...It was truly an amazing read. All you Cowboy 's and cowgirl 's will enjoy this story. So, "Giddy Up."
January 29, 2020
Loved every word...except the epilogue
A terrific addition to this series. Lynn's storynwasvwell written and you really get a great glimpse inside of this young man and can truly see the part of Dulan Evan's shining bright. Now my problem with the epilogue is that Mr. Petit isctakingba break before he writes the next book,...and I,am not a patient man. Please rest fast Mr. Petit. I am waiting!!!!
A terrific addition to this series. Lynn's storynwasvwell written and you really get a great glimpse inside of this young man and can truly see the part of Dulan Evan's shining bright. Now my problem with the epilogue is that Mr. Petit isctakingba break before he writes the next book,...and I,am not a patient man. Please rest fast Mr. Petit. I am waiting!!!!
February 11, 2020
C J Petit is a Bob Marley fan.
I have read all of his books any Manny other western authors. I have yet to read another writer to work in a Bob Marley song line. I shot the sheriff but I did not shoot the deputy!
This was a well written trilogy and a page turned. One critique that I would give is that names of Kyle and Bryan were often swapped and caused me re-read many paragraphs.
I have read all of his books any Manny other western authors. I have yet to read another writer to work in a Bob Marley song line. I shot the sheriff but I did not shoot the deputy!
This was a well written trilogy and a page turned. One critique that I would give is that names of Kyle and Bryan were often swapped and caused me re-read many paragraphs.
April 18, 2020
Good continuing Saga of Evans family
This one had a number of twists but after finishing I thought they were all connected. Some surprises and interesting solutions. A little missed proofreads caused I’m sure by automatic digital conversion. Happened the previous book as well. A minor annoyance but had little effect on story. So far a good series. I don’t read them consecutively but find it easy to pick up where the former ended. Author makes easy.
This one had a number of twists but after finishing I thought they were all connected. Some surprises and interesting solutions. A little missed proofreads caused I’m sure by automatic digital conversion. Happened the previous book as well. A minor annoyance but had little effect on story. So far a good series. I don’t read them consecutively but find it easy to pick up where the former ended. Author makes easy.
April 24, 2020
31 books
I have read 31 books by this author. Again it is a five star review. He never fails to not do a good story. His hero's are in the best sense men who up held the code of the west. Honesty, integrity. Bravery and a fast draw. The heroine are beautiful and strong woman who back up their man. The villain s are dastardly and cunning who deserve what they get. The best of the west in every book. This one included.
I have read 31 books by this author. Again it is a five star review. He never fails to not do a good story. His hero's are in the best sense men who up held the code of the west. Honesty, integrity. Bravery and a fast draw. The heroine are beautiful and strong woman who back up their man. The villain s are dastardly and cunning who deserve what they get. The best of the west in every book. This one included.
September 1, 2020
More Western Evans Adventure
The Evans adventure saga continues. As the saga continues, Dylan and Gwen’s firstborn must return to the starting place to truly find himself. The journey back to Fort Benton which he has never seen, opens an entirely new set of circumstances and adventures that add to the Evans family story. Don’t miss this exciting addition in the classic C.J. Petit tradition.
The Evans adventure saga continues. As the saga continues, Dylan and Gwen’s firstborn must return to the starting place to truly find himself. The journey back to Fort Benton which he has never seen, opens an entirely new set of circumstances and adventures that add to the Evans family story. Don’t miss this exciting addition in the classic C.J. Petit tradition.
November 4, 2021
Lynn Evans went to fort Benton to find himself and ruffled a lot of feathers by doing so
The crooked sheriff and his deputy and the bank teller were nervous about Lynn Evans being in fort Benton because he was in Evans and the Sun of a county Marshal that could come and bust them at any time. So they plotted to get rid of Lynn and in the meantime Lynn was plotting to help Abby and her mother escape from fort Benton.
The crooked sheriff and his deputy and the bank teller were nervous about Lynn Evans being in fort Benton because he was in Evans and the Sun of a county Marshal that could come and bust them at any time. So they plotted to get rid of Lynn and in the meantime Lynn was plotting to help Abby and her mother escape from fort Benton.
December 26, 2019
Very very good read
Mr. Petit this book was not too long. Matter of fact I would have loved for it to be longer. This was a great addition to this series. Can't wait for the next book. Would highly highly recommend this series and all others written by this author to everyone that enjoys a great western story
Mr. Petit this book was not too long. Matter of fact I would have loved for it to be longer. This was a great addition to this series. Can't wait for the next book. Would highly highly recommend this series and all others written by this author to everyone that enjoys a great western story
December 29, 2019
Voted WRA fan favorite
CJP continues to write and western readers continue to read. This series has had it's up and downs but this latest effort is a crowning achievement. It is well written in typical CJP style that readers will find familiar in character development and plot...Congrats on number 60...a great, entertaining effort and the notional WRA favorite.
CJP continues to write and western readers continue to read. This series has had it's up and downs but this latest effort is a crowning achievement. It is well written in typical CJP style that readers will find familiar in character development and plot...Congrats on number 60...a great, entertaining effort and the notional WRA favorite.
January 3, 2020
Another Great Adventure.
As always there is a mixture of action and suspense. I especially enjoy C.J.Petits description of the territory and surrondings. Lynn's journey along the Missippi river was especially exciting. Lots of lost sleep again. I look forward to the next book of the Evens family.
As always there is a mixture of action and suspense. I especially enjoy C.J.Petits description of the territory and surrondings. Lynn's journey along the Missippi river was especially exciting. Lots of lost sleep again. I look forward to the next book of the Evens family.
January 8, 2020
This was by far the best storyline of the series. I could hardly put it down. I can’t wait for the next one to come out.
I am a loyal fan of the Jess Williams series and am waiting on the 90th book to come out. So it seems I now have two series to keep up with.
Thank you Mr Petit for a wonderful read!
I am a loyal fan of the Jess Williams series and am waiting on the 90th book to come out. So it seems I now have two series to keep up with.
Thank you Mr Petit for a wonderful read!
January 12, 2020
There were typographic errors in the writing, that tended to slow down the reading process a little, but that didn't detract from the overall enjoyment of a good read. The Evans family is a interesting family with many excellent qualities. Lynn was searching for answers concerning his strengths and weaknesses and found them. The search for the answers created a very interesting tale.
January 13, 2020
As Good as the First Three!
Except for poor proofing leaving aggravating errors, this story continues the excellent series about the Evans family. The maturity of 16 year old Lynn seems a bit far-fetched in today's context but, maybe, young people had to mature much earlier in the 1860s than today.
Do hope this series continues !
Except for poor proofing leaving aggravating errors, this story continues the excellent series about the Evans family. The maturity of 16 year old Lynn seems a bit far-fetched in today's context but, maybe, young people had to mature much earlier in the 1860s than today.
Do hope this series continues !
February 3, 2020
Evans Family Sagas , all four books
This particular book , as well as the three preceeding it , are absolutely outstanding reads. If one truly loves to read really good western novels with strong characters , and excellent family virtues , you will enjoy C.J.Petite books ! You'll find it hard to lay one down .
This particular book , as well as the three preceeding it , are absolutely outstanding reads. If one truly loves to read really good western novels with strong characters , and excellent family virtues , you will enjoy C.J.Petite books ! You'll find it hard to lay one down .
February 18, 2020
Good story as always
CJ does write a good story! I love the creative ideas he comes up with. His writing style has improved over time but there are still a few typos once in a while. Having said that he has written 60 books and I have read all 60. And I'll read anything else he writes.
CJ does write a good story! I love the creative ideas he comes up with. His writing style has improved over time but there are still a few typos once in a while. Having said that he has written 60 books and I have read all 60. And I'll read anything else he writes.
March 9, 2020
It was a good story if the writer could keep his players straight! More times than I counted, the wrong name was used with the characters. Like a few of his other books I wonder who if anyone proof reads the story?! So if he has helpers finish his thoughts maybe he needs to retire and read other writers to see how its done!
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August 1, 2020
Very good wrote book
A another very good written book by C.J. Petit. He keeps you coming back for more super fast hitting story in this book. This story of a boy who grow into a real man, who knew what he wanted, and went after it. Nothing could stop him not even a big bad river.
A another very good written book by C.J. Petit. He keeps you coming back for more super fast hitting story in this book. This story of a boy who grow into a real man, who knew what he wanted, and went after it. Nothing could stop him not even a big bad river.
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