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Grip Taylor
Grip was buried in one of his textbooks when his roommate entered and told him that the dean of students needed to speak to him.
As he strode across the University of Michigan’s campus, he couldn’t recall any recent infractions that might have triggered the summons, but he soon learned that it wasn’t a question of anything he had done. The dean informed him that his father had been murdered in a hideous fashion in St. Louis.
When Grip left Ann Arbor, he wasn’t returning to seek vengeance on those who had killed his father. He was going to return and dismantle every bit of his father’s business empire and when he left the city far behind, the only place where anyone could read the name of Lawrence Preston Taylor would be on his gravestone.
As he strode across the University of Michigan’s campus, he couldn’t recall any recent infractions that might have triggered the summons, but he soon learned that it wasn’t a question of anything he had done. The dean informed him that his father had been murdered in a hideous fashion in St. Louis.
When Grip left Ann Arbor, he wasn’t returning to seek vengeance on those who had killed his father. He was going to return and dismantle every bit of his father’s business empire and when he left the city far behind, the only place where anyone could read the name of Lawrence Preston Taylor would be on his gravestone.
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398 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 8, 2020
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About the author
C.J. Petit
104 books224 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 21, 2020
Fortunate I have had the opportunity to read a large number of Mr. Petit's outstanding western masterpieces but this is definitely one of his very best. I was hooked on Grip Taylor immediately, and the excitement never abated from beginning to end of this very touching story.
Most definitely another five star extravaganza of unending excitement and adventures of one of Mr. Petit's outstanding descriptive western folklore stories! This is probably his most captivating story I have had the opportunity to follow, and he definitely needs to start a follow up immediately. Grip, raised in the life of luxury was never infatuated with his wealth, and his Dad never really spent any time with him. He was well schooled, but no family love was present.
Grip's Dad was murdered, while he was away at school, and being the only child inherited millions of dollars which you will have to read this compassionately outstanding, and very entertaining, western masterpiece to follow through with the outstanding results.
Most definitely recommend this facinatingly family oriented series of unending excitement and adventures as Grip is determined to use his wealth in so many ongoing exploits, that you will not want to put the book aside until the final paragraph has been read. Please, don't miss reading about this compassionately motivated character, as his exploits are worthy of your time!!!😃
Most definitely another five star extravaganza of unending excitement and adventures of one of Mr. Petit's outstanding descriptive western folklore stories! This is probably his most captivating story I have had the opportunity to follow, and he definitely needs to start a follow up immediately. Grip, raised in the life of luxury was never infatuated with his wealth, and his Dad never really spent any time with him. He was well schooled, but no family love was present.
Grip's Dad was murdered, while he was away at school, and being the only child inherited millions of dollars which you will have to read this compassionately outstanding, and very entertaining, western masterpiece to follow through with the outstanding results.
Most definitely recommend this facinatingly family oriented series of unending excitement and adventures as Grip is determined to use his wealth in so many ongoing exploits, that you will not want to put the book aside until the final paragraph has been read. Please, don't miss reading about this compassionately motivated character, as his exploits are worthy of your time!!!😃
November 4, 2020
Loved this book!!!!
Exrtaordinary things expected from extraordinary people This book was full of expectations. Grip Taylor was a young man with many talents. He excelled in his studies as well as physically. He was intelligent with the keen ability to quickly asssss his options and .ake smart decisions. His mi!itary training gave him the abilily to use weapons in a way his father never imagined when insisting Grip attend the training school. Grip called all his talents into play when he was told his father had been brutally murdered. He quick!y decided that he would do his best to destroy the emlire his father had forged with his ruthless methods. At the same time, he was more than puzzled by some of the papers found in the private safe only his father few about. Why was there a birth certificate there for a child born to one of his father's servants? Why was the father not listed on this certificate? Grip spent time unravelling these mysteries even as he unraveled his father's infamous legacy, vowing to right as many wrongs as he could with the millions of dollars his inheritance bestowed upon him. In an amazingly short time, he began re!ocating to Ogden, UT, to create his own legacy. Would he find the girl named on the birth certificate?
Great read! I didn't want to.put it down!
Exrtaordinary things expected from extraordinary people This book was full of expectations. Grip Taylor was a young man with many talents. He excelled in his studies as well as physically. He was intelligent with the keen ability to quickly asssss his options and .ake smart decisions. His mi!itary training gave him the abilily to use weapons in a way his father never imagined when insisting Grip attend the training school. Grip called all his talents into play when he was told his father had been brutally murdered. He quick!y decided that he would do his best to destroy the emlire his father had forged with his ruthless methods. At the same time, he was more than puzzled by some of the papers found in the private safe only his father few about. Why was there a birth certificate there for a child born to one of his father's servants? Why was the father not listed on this certificate? Grip spent time unravelling these mysteries even as he unraveled his father's infamous legacy, vowing to right as many wrongs as he could with the millions of dollars his inheritance bestowed upon him. In an amazingly short time, he began re!ocating to Ogden, UT, to create his own legacy. Would he find the girl named on the birth certificate?
Great read! I didn't want to.put it down!
June 25, 2025
Big ewww factor. Lost me at chapter 7. Grip is trying to find his long lost baby sister. He's tracking her down and stops to get a bite to eat. The waitress comes to get his order and he's in instant lust. After about 5 minutes of casual conversation he realizes it's his kid sister. Damn. He really has the hots for her. Oh well. He tells her who he is. Needless to say she's happy to find out she is filthy rich but bummed he's her brother. Turns had she has the hots for him too. They both admit it's kinda a shame they're brother and sister.
May I say EWŴWWWW. EWWWWW. EWWWW. If I found out one of my brothers was not biologically related I still wouldn't throw him in my dating pool. He's my brother. Period. If I found out my boyfriend was really my brother Id drop him in the brother lane as soon as I stopped throwing up and leave him there. Permanently. I dont think I'm overly sensitive. Just normal
I'm pretty sure at the end we find out they're not related and they have a wonderful hea. I'll never know. For me a dnf at chapter 7.
May I say EWŴWWWW. EWWWWW. EWWWW. If I found out one of my brothers was not biologically related I still wouldn't throw him in my dating pool. He's my brother. Period. If I found out my boyfriend was really my brother Id drop him in the brother lane as soon as I stopped throwing up and leave him there. Permanently. I dont think I'm overly sensitive. Just normal
I'm pretty sure at the end we find out they're not related and they have a wonderful hea. I'll never know. For me a dnf at chapter 7.
October 27, 2020
After penning a difficult book, "Dylan's Memories", Petit puts out this excellent story, "Grip Taylor". At 398 pages it's a full fledged novel, not a 120 page writing assignment.
Petit is back to his usual good guy facing trials, overcoming the improbable odds and finally getting the girl and setting the world back on its axis. In this story, our hero, Agrippa Taylor is a mechanical engineer which only enters the story to justify Taylor being in college in Michigan at the start of the book. He could have been anywhere, studying anything for as much as it adds to the tale. Perhaps he is an engineer because Taylor is supposed to see the world in the exact pluses and minuses of mathematics and not be tripped up on approximations of the ethics and morals of normal life. Taylor has a clear sense of right and wrong and will seek to right any wrong that his father did and then move on to right the wrongs of the rich over the poor and the not too affluent.
Petit is back to his usual good guy facing trials, overcoming the improbable odds and finally getting the girl and setting the world back on its axis. In this story, our hero, Agrippa Taylor is a mechanical engineer which only enters the story to justify Taylor being in college in Michigan at the start of the book. He could have been anywhere, studying anything for as much as it adds to the tale. Perhaps he is an engineer because Taylor is supposed to see the world in the exact pluses and minuses of mathematics and not be tripped up on approximations of the ethics and morals of normal life. Taylor has a clear sense of right and wrong and will seek to right any wrong that his father did and then move on to right the wrongs of the rich over the poor and the not too affluent.
December 26, 2021
I just finished reading all of CJ Petit books for second time, this time almost non stop.
Bought first one when western popped up on Amazon for $.99, very .uch enjoyed it. Then I found it was listed as western romance 😱. Not sure I would have started if I saw that first.
Yes a good part of books are very definitely romance types, but very decidedly for and from male perspective. Honestly not sure if women would like them much.
I am sad now that I hear Mr Petit died, his stories were great and through them I saw a different perspective on the old west. He did his research well, locations events and, very much yes, weapons were accurate. It was obvious he loved certain weapons, good on him.
A great series, well written (some errors and typos) and very enjoyable. Thank you Mr Petit.
Bought first one when western popped up on Amazon for $.99, very .uch enjoyed it. Then I found it was listed as western romance 😱. Not sure I would have started if I saw that first.
Yes a good part of books are very definitely romance types, but very decidedly for and from male perspective. Honestly not sure if women would like them much.
I am sad now that I hear Mr Petit died, his stories were great and through them I saw a different perspective on the old west. He did his research well, locations events and, very much yes, weapons were accurate. It was obvious he loved certain weapons, good on him.
A great series, well written (some errors and typos) and very enjoyable. Thank you Mr Petit.
January 5, 2023
Yes, this story was delightful. Hard to say this about a C.J. Petit story set in the American Wild West of the late 1800s, including characters with no regard for law and certain to include gun fights. But the theme of this particular story is romantic in the very best sense of the word. Yes, a delight!
Having read and appreciated many of Petit’s stories, and thankfully many more to read, I would like to comment on something that I really like about his way of story telling. He describes life as it surrounds his characters, including the simple day to day things, like taking care of their horses, finding time for simple meals, reading on a train trip. These events make up life but are often left out of thriller writing as it tumbles between dramatic reveals and surprising twists to keep us from getting bored.
Having read and appreciated many of Petit’s stories, and thankfully many more to read, I would like to comment on something that I really like about his way of story telling. He describes life as it surrounds his characters, including the simple day to day things, like taking care of their horses, finding time for simple meals, reading on a train trip. These events make up life but are often left out of thriller writing as it tumbles between dramatic reveals and surprising twists to keep us from getting bored.
October 20, 2020
Hook, Line and Sinker
The book ends on a "fishing note', so the hook, line and sinker is appropriate. This is another great novel by the author. It has the standard weapons, horses, bad guys and romantic interest. What takes it to a higher level is the whole story itself. Having read all of his novels, I was able to pick out a clue right away to the direction of one story line.
I set aside 2 books I was reading once I had learned that there was a new novel out by the author. I think I might just set them aside and go back and start reading all of his books again in chronological order. This will be third or fourth time reading all of them. That is how much I appreciate his work.
The book ends on a "fishing note', so the hook, line and sinker is appropriate. This is another great novel by the author. It has the standard weapons, horses, bad guys and romantic interest. What takes it to a higher level is the whole story itself. Having read all of his novels, I was able to pick out a clue right away to the direction of one story line.
I set aside 2 books I was reading once I had learned that there was a new novel out by the author. I think I might just set them aside and go back and start reading all of his books again in chronological order. This will be third or fourth time reading all of them. That is how much I appreciate his work.
October 29, 2020
Romance writers of America, read this book
This book is a romance looking for a RITA award. However, there are just too many plot data that don't ring true. 1. Riding Pitch in the West. Horses can only carry so much weight. 185 lbs of man, 50 lbs of saddle, 20 lbs of armament, and two exceptionally large saddle bags stuffed full = Pitch had better be a Budweiser Clydesdale. 2. Grip has unlimited funds and wants to protect the world. Why, then, while the MM gang is riding thru murdering innocents, doesn't grip post one of those nifty rewards? You know, the kind that say dead or alive.
In addition, you have your usual buffet of bad editing and plot errors. Read a different author.
This book is a romance looking for a RITA award. However, there are just too many plot data that don't ring true. 1. Riding Pitch in the West. Horses can only carry so much weight. 185 lbs of man, 50 lbs of saddle, 20 lbs of armament, and two exceptionally large saddle bags stuffed full = Pitch had better be a Budweiser Clydesdale. 2. Grip has unlimited funds and wants to protect the world. Why, then, while the MM gang is riding thru murdering innocents, doesn't grip post one of those nifty rewards? You know, the kind that say dead or alive.
In addition, you have your usual buffet of bad editing and plot errors. Read a different author.
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October 29, 2020Another fairly well written book by Mr Petit. Grip Taylor is determined to use his inherited wealth to help people and go a different direction than his late father. After moving to Utah Territory and buying land he begins his quest to right wrongs and use his wealth to help others. After finding a birth certificate in his fathers safe he locates a young lady thinking she well might be his half sister and has feelings for her that he knows can go no where. Julia is drawn to Grif also and begins her quest to find her real father knowing her feelings for Grif could go no where until she did this. Romance and action with attention to detail on fire arms of the times are hallmarks of C.J. Petit books and evident in this one also.
June 17, 2021
A Real Plodder
This one couldn't keep me awake. I don't understand why he even wrote this one. Other Pet it western fictions have a well defined plot with enough action and believability to keep one interested and takes me only a few hours to read. I've been trying to read this one for three days and I just cannot get into this story. Petit also needs to take some time Gor mire research- - got me with his saying a $20,000 salary in late 1800's was probably pretty low pay! WHAT? That's almost $600,000 in today's money.
Slow pace, poor plot, poorly researched and who the neck other than Mormons or miners would ever consider moving to Ogden Utah in the late 1800's.
I enjoy Pet it's western, but not this one.
This one couldn't keep me awake. I don't understand why he even wrote this one. Other Pet it western fictions have a well defined plot with enough action and believability to keep one interested and takes me only a few hours to read. I've been trying to read this one for three days and I just cannot get into this story. Petit also needs to take some time Gor mire research- - got me with his saying a $20,000 salary in late 1800's was probably pretty low pay! WHAT? That's almost $600,000 in today's money.
Slow pace, poor plot, poorly researched and who the neck other than Mormons or miners would ever consider moving to Ogden Utah in the late 1800's.
I enjoy Pet it's western, but not this one.
October 26, 2020
A Great Utah Adventure
Mr. Pettit continues to write entertaining , exciting adventures of the old west . This one had a rich educated hero who continued the theme of strong, moral, sexy hero.who genuinely cares about his people. Sweet love story 💕 that had an unusual difficulty to overcome. I appreciated the continued theme of religious, social status and gender tolerance . Also appreciated not hearing Our Lord's Name used as a swear word. Thanks again for giving us a great solid adventure to read especially during the covid isolation ! Oh and thanks for honoring our Military Veterans.🇺🇸
Mr. Pettit continues to write entertaining , exciting adventures of the old west . This one had a rich educated hero who continued the theme of strong, moral, sexy hero.who genuinely cares about his people. Sweet love story 💕 that had an unusual difficulty to overcome. I appreciated the continued theme of religious, social status and gender tolerance . Also appreciated not hearing Our Lord's Name used as a swear word. Thanks again for giving us a great solid adventure to read especially during the covid isolation ! Oh and thanks for honoring our Military Veterans.🇺🇸
October 26, 2020
Grip
Another great western\romance story by CJ Petit. Grip was sent to military school as a young boy then attended University of Michigan. He did not want to be anything like his dad who was a wealthy man by criminal acts and no regard for a human being especially young women. After his father was murdered, Grip inherited all wealth and businesses. But he gave half to charities and the other he used to set himself and friends in Ogden, Utah. He found a birth certificate that looked like he had a half sister. He met her and tell in love but could not do anything until he knew that she was not his half sister. Lots of action.
Another great western\romance story by CJ Petit. Grip was sent to military school as a young boy then attended University of Michigan. He did not want to be anything like his dad who was a wealthy man by criminal acts and no regard for a human being especially young women. After his father was murdered, Grip inherited all wealth and businesses. But he gave half to charities and the other he used to set himself and friends in Ogden, Utah. He found a birth certificate that looked like he had a half sister. He met her and tell in love but could not do anything until he knew that she was not his half sister. Lots of action.
November 5, 2020
Great read!
Very well written book for a change. Lately, most of the books on here are at the second grade level, with punctuation, grammatical and atrocious spelling errors.
I know that spell check and punctuation check must be available for use.
If you get a chance, get a black powder pistol and shoot some. I think it will enhance writing even more. Its also a blast (no pun intended).
I am a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer, age 72 and an English major. My creative writing course in college taught me a lot, too. P
Ease stay healthy and keep up the good work
Very well written book for a change. Lately, most of the books on here are at the second grade level, with punctuation, grammatical and atrocious spelling errors.
I know that spell check and punctuation check must be available for use.
If you get a chance, get a black powder pistol and shoot some. I think it will enhance writing even more. Its also a blast (no pun intended).
I am a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer, age 72 and an English major. My creative writing course in college taught me a lot, too. P
Ease stay healthy and keep up the good work
November 8, 2020
Most Current Book
This is an extremely good book. Has moral dilemmas that add to the questions that are presented and that appear unanswerable. The son correcting the sins of the father creating a whole new family. At first his plan makes no sense. Fighting with his guns and moral fortitude only the enemies he chooses. Then finally facing the four worst of his fathers. With help of his half sister they pull it all together. It's a roller coaster ride well worth the read. But you might want to be on a coal black horse. :)
This is an extremely good book. Has moral dilemmas that add to the questions that are presented and that appear unanswerable. The son correcting the sins of the father creating a whole new family. At first his plan makes no sense. Fighting with his guns and moral fortitude only the enemies he chooses. Then finally facing the four worst of his fathers. With help of his half sister they pull it all together. It's a roller coaster ride well worth the read. But you might want to be on a coal black horse. :)
November 15, 2020
This story is full of surprises
Grip didn't like his father. He was called away from school because his father had been murdered. There were four men responsible for his death. Their lives became intertwined. He moved to Utah. He bought a ranch and began making plans. He had met Julia in Kansas City. He took Julia and her family to St. Louis. He went to Utah where he set out to help people who were suppressed. His father's murderers moved west also. Things just kept popping up.
Grip didn't like his father. He was called away from school because his father had been murdered. There were four men responsible for his death. Their lives became intertwined. He moved to Utah. He bought a ranch and began making plans. He had met Julia in Kansas City. He took Julia and her family to St. Louis. He went to Utah where he set out to help people who were suppressed. His father's murderers moved west also. Things just kept popping up.
February 8, 2021
WESTERN, 5 STARS,
This is another good. read by C.J. Petit full of life looking at life from Grips point of view. Some things expected from a C.J.P book are there of course; weapons and ammunition with less commentary on these than books of the past, defined secondary characters that help the story move along and add flavor.
Good vs bad, is the major overall theme in all C.J.P books and it definitely held strong here. I liked Grip, and would love to be in his family or just a neighbor in his world. Recommend
This is another good. read by C.J. Petit full of life looking at life from Grips point of view. Some things expected from a C.J.P book are there of course; weapons and ammunition with less commentary on these than books of the past, defined secondary characters that help the story move along and add flavor.
Good vs bad, is the major overall theme in all C.J.P books and it definitely held strong here. I liked Grip, and would love to be in his family or just a neighbor in his world. Recommend
November 16, 2021
Grip Taylor was working on his doctorate degree when suddenly he got a telegram that his dad had die
Actually his dad was murdered but Grip didn't mind because he didn't like his father at all. And going through his father's things he found a birth certificate for a girl and thought he had a sister that he needed to find so he contacted pinkerton's and set them on the search. In the meantime he was moving out of St Louis to Ogden Utah to start over again and try to rescue people from mean people like his father.
Actually his dad was murdered but Grip didn't mind because he didn't like his father at all. And going through his father's things he found a birth certificate for a girl and thought he had a sister that he needed to find so he contacted pinkerton's and set them on the search. In the meantime he was moving out of St Louis to Ogden Utah to start over again and try to rescue people from mean people like his father.
April 4, 2022
Took along time to get there!
I would not want to criticize a C J Petit book because I enjoy them so much. Gosh darn it took 200 pages to get somewhere! 200 pages of black horses, black guns, black saddle bags, black vests, and the renown special rare ebony wood. Let’s not forget the black evil minded father, Ellis, and the Mooney gang! Finally we are on our way to Ogden where money eases all pain—ain’t that the truth! The true home of Mr. Browning, the innovative gunsmith/inventor. It is also nice to know that the girl you love is not your sister🤣
I would not want to criticize a C J Petit book because I enjoy them so much. Gosh darn it took 200 pages to get somewhere! 200 pages of black horses, black guns, black saddle bags, black vests, and the renown special rare ebony wood. Let’s not forget the black evil minded father, Ellis, and the Mooney gang! Finally we are on our way to Ogden where money eases all pain—ain’t that the truth! The true home of Mr. Browning, the innovative gunsmith/inventor. It is also nice to know that the girl you love is not your sister🤣
April 12, 2023
A nice plot line diversion for a frontier story confronting arrogance and abuses of power; taking a creative and innovative path beyond gun battle after gun battle. I enjoyed the multiple evils that eventually came to a restoration of peace and justice. Some interesting "gun" technology, but I didn't feel like it enhanced the story much. Was hoping for a good knuckle battle with Grip's boxing background. We'll have to leave that to L. L'Amour, as he was big on fist fights and boxing techniques. Nonetheless, a great read with strong characters. Bravo to CJP. PKB
October 14, 2020
Grip Taylor
A Gripping novel! Mr Petit has once again proven his place amongst the very best Western writers. Zane Grey, Max Brand, Louis LaMour move over, A new Giant is on the scene! I have thoroughly enjoyed all 69 of his books. I hope he writes another 69!
To heck with spelling errors, word omission, etc. Mr Petit stands head and shoulders above any current western writers!
A Gripping novel! Mr Petit has once again proven his place amongst the very best Western writers. Zane Grey, Max Brand, Louis LaMour move over, A new Giant is on the scene! I have thoroughly enjoyed all 69 of his books. I hope he writes another 69!
To heck with spelling errors, word omission, etc. Mr Petit stands head and shoulders above any current western writers!
December 25, 2020
Another amazing C J Petit book!
Wealth and power can ruin a man, but not when your father ruins everything he touches to gain more wealth. Grip would not allow that to happen to him. This is an amazing story of of one man's battle to correct the sins of his father. His biggest mystery was Julia. Was she his half sister? Follow these two through an amazing series of events from St Louis to Ogden, Utah. How the greatest mystery ever be solved?
Wealth and power can ruin a man, but not when your father ruins everything he touches to gain more wealth. Grip would not allow that to happen to him. This is an amazing story of of one man's battle to correct the sins of his father. His biggest mystery was Julia. Was she his half sister? Follow these two through an amazing series of events from St Louis to Ogden, Utah. How the greatest mystery ever be solved?
October 21, 2020
Another Great Book.
I never get tired of any book by C. J. Petit. Actually I read mostly Historical romance. But when a new book is in print I put my other book aside. There is a lot of suspense and just keeps you turning those pages. I especially liked the way Grip handled his inheritance. Not a fan of a lot of violence but these books always deal out justice. Always looking for a new one.
I never get tired of any book by C. J. Petit. Actually I read mostly Historical romance. But when a new book is in print I put my other book aside. There is a lot of suspense and just keeps you turning those pages. I especially liked the way Grip handled his inheritance. Not a fan of a lot of violence but these books always deal out justice. Always looking for a new one.
October 27, 2020
One man's life-long journey to do the right thing
Another HEA western by the prolific author C.J. Petit. After the death of his father young Grip Turner decides to spend his inheritance helping other people while searches for a missing half-sister he never knew he had. The course of true love is often toturous.
Another HEA western by the prolific author C.J. Petit. After the death of his father young Grip Turner decides to spend his inheritance helping other people while searches for a missing half-sister he never knew he had. The course of true love is often toturous.
November 9, 2020
Excellent Story that you are not your parents.
A man determined to dismantle everything his father stood for and use the money his father made to help the people his father hurt. He wants to go west and help those in need. Remarkable story with great characters, good and bad. Highly recommended for all readers.
A man determined to dismantle everything his father stood for and use the money his father made to help the people his father hurt. He wants to go west and help those in need. Remarkable story with great characters, good and bad. Highly recommended for all readers.
November 10, 2020
Decent story
Good words in a row, but am I the only one that felt it was a "getting ready" story? The black wood on his firearms, his black horses, it's to early for goth. But I did like the description of the guns and his meetings with John Moses Browning, (blessing upon his name). For many of us gun nuts, he is a patron saint.
Good words in a row, but am I the only one that felt it was a "getting ready" story? The black wood on his firearms, his black horses, it's to early for goth. But I did like the description of the guns and his meetings with John Moses Browning, (blessing upon his name). For many of us gun nuts, he is a patron saint.
April 25, 2021
Simple and sometimes frustrating
It was a simple read that I didn't have to expend any energy on profound thought. Writer definitely needs a better proof reader. Abundate grammatical errors and duplicate names for some characters/places. That was distracting. Tired to think it was on purpose but could not determine why.
It was a simple read that I didn't have to expend any energy on profound thought. Writer definitely needs a better proof reader. Abundate grammatical errors and duplicate names for some characters/places. That was distracting. Tired to think it was on purpose but could not determine why.
January 25, 2023
Get a Grip! Open this one!
Petit spends a whole bunch of pages in developing characters in this book. Makes one think how they would react under these circumstances. For me Petit spent tons on thought and little on action. This was a different read for me, different than most his other books. Still good though, give it a go.
Petit spends a whole bunch of pages in developing characters in this book. Makes one think how they would react under these circumstances. For me Petit spent tons on thought and little on action. This was a different read for me, different than most his other books. Still good though, give it a go.
October 13, 2020
Another really great book.
I was worried that something had happened to this writer. I had to wait a long time for a new book, but then he made up for it. And then some. This was an excellent example. The last five books were all different. All good but all different.
I was worried that something had happened to this writer. I had to wait a long time for a new book, but then he made up for it. And then some. This was an excellent example. The last five books were all different. All good but all different.
October 16, 2020
Prolific Western Author
C J Petit just keeps ‘em comin’. This was to me a compelling story that was hard to put down. The Utah setting obviously required a lot of research on the late 1800s as well as weaponry and engineering in use of the period. Very satisfying read.
C J Petit just keeps ‘em comin’. This was to me a compelling story that was hard to put down. The Utah setting obviously required a lot of research on the late 1800s as well as weaponry and engineering in use of the period. Very satisfying read.
October 16, 2020
Fantastic Adventure
A fantastic adventure mixed with intrigue, murder and 💘. Grip was an amazing man who had a terrible father. He wanted to be the opposite of him in every way. A new start filled with many adventures.
A fantastic adventure mixed with intrigue, murder and 💘. Grip was an amazing man who had a terrible father. He wanted to be the opposite of him in every way. A new start filled with many adventures.
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