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East of the Cascades
Keith watched his young cousin ride away and shook his head. He would be leading a party into the wilderness which was what they both did for a living. But Angus wasn’t escorting a typical hunting party. He was taking a newlywed couple into the deep forests of Washington Territory because they wanted to find a fabled sasquatch. It would have been hilarious if it wasn’t for the timing.
He’d offered to lead them himself but let Angus keep the fee so his cousin could be at home in case his wife went into labor, but Angus insisted on leaving. It was a matter of pride.
In just a few days each of them would deeply regret that decision.
He’d offered to lead them himself but let Angus keep the fee so his cousin could be at home in case his wife went into labor, but Angus insisted on leaving. It was a matter of pride.
In just a few days each of them would deeply regret that decision.
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397 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 1, 2020
About the author
C.J. Petit
105 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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December 15, 2020
Having read at a majority of this outstanding author's novels I can truthfully say this is one of his most compassionately motivated stories I have read this far. There isn't the first down time throughout the entire book, and the outstanding descriptiveness of each and every exciting episode only increases with each new adventure, as it unfolded!
Most definitely another five star masterpiece by one of the more prolific western adventures writers of our old American western folklore endeavors! Never a dull moment, and the compassionate storylines proved to be very heartwarming throughout the entire series of unending excitement. Too, as always, Mr. Petit's selections of characters were unsurpassed in their commanding roles, booth the good guys and the bad!!
Keith proves himself to be the empowered to end the vengeance which led to the death of his relative and the near death of the wife of the assailant!
This is a super performance by Mr. Petit, as he leaves no stone unturned in this compelling, yet compassionate, masterpiece of heartwarming western experiences! I was unable to put the story aside until the final paragraph had been read. Each new encounter kept my undivided attention from beginning to end! Believe me when I say there are no down times throughout the entire book!
Definitely recommend this outstanding western masterpiece of unending pleasurable experiences to all readers, regardless of your reading preference! There are no slow downs throughout the entire book, and the excitement only intensifies with each new encounter Keith is faced with throughout the entire story! Keith even finds time for a little romancing thrown in for good measure! Try it, as you will definitely enjoy each and every exciting episode of unending adventures!!!😃
Most definitely another five star masterpiece by one of the more prolific western adventures writers of our old American western folklore endeavors! Never a dull moment, and the compassionate storylines proved to be very heartwarming throughout the entire series of unending excitement. Too, as always, Mr. Petit's selections of characters were unsurpassed in their commanding roles, booth the good guys and the bad!!
Keith proves himself to be the empowered to end the vengeance which led to the death of his relative and the near death of the wife of the assailant!
This is a super performance by Mr. Petit, as he leaves no stone unturned in this compelling, yet compassionate, masterpiece of heartwarming western experiences! I was unable to put the story aside until the final paragraph had been read. Each new encounter kept my undivided attention from beginning to end! Believe me when I say there are no down times throughout the entire book!
Definitely recommend this outstanding western masterpiece of unending pleasurable experiences to all readers, regardless of your reading preference! There are no slow downs throughout the entire book, and the excitement only intensifies with each new encounter Keith is faced with throughout the entire story! Keith even finds time for a little romancing thrown in for good measure! Try it, as you will definitely enjoy each and every exciting episode of unending adventures!!!😃
December 12, 2020
Hunting guide Keith Stuart had watched his young cousin ride away taking a young married couple I’m a trip to find a Sasquatch. A few gays later he rides out to find his cousin to tell him his wife and baby son died in childbirth. He meets the husband of the couple who tells him his wife fell to her death and his cousin was killed trying to rescue her. He later finds his cousin dead but the young wife alive and injured. He learns the woman was pushed over a cliff by her husband and his cousin was murdered when a rope he was climbing down the cliffface was cut by the woman’s husband. The rest of the story deals with Keith trying to get revenge on the killer and it’s the most interesting aspect of the story. That there is romance adds to the story’s flavor.
December 21, 2020
Oh the joy of growth.
Alright, another reader that starts with "I don't write reviews very often but" and I don't. Mr Petit now deserves the super award for growth and exciting writing . Since writing over70 books beginning with horrific editing and miss spelling he has grown into one of my favorite authors. His story line is so well thought out and penned you will have a hard time putting the book down. There is never any redundancy in his plot and characters. Each time I finish a book I check for his newest release and am never disappointed until now since j have reached the end. Come on CJ, keep up the great work and them coming.
Alright, another reader that starts with "I don't write reviews very often but" and I don't. Mr Petit now deserves the super award for growth and exciting writing . Since writing over70 books beginning with horrific editing and miss spelling he has grown into one of my favorite authors. His story line is so well thought out and penned you will have a hard time putting the book down. There is never any redundancy in his plot and characters. Each time I finish a book I check for his newest release and am never disappointed until now since j have reached the end. Come on CJ, keep up the great work and them coming.
April 15, 2023
I absolutely love CJ Petit's books, however, this one was difficult for me to get through. I wondered if Mr. Petit really wrote it. I usually read his books in one setting but this one didn't hold my interest. Hopefully his next book will be more like his earlier work. Still my favorite author!!!
January 11, 2022
5 STARS, 1895 ERA OLD WEST WASHINGTON STATE, GUNS, WILDERNESS
5 STARS for this interesting & intelligent 1895 era Old West storyline that is is not the usual western offering, but is based on two cousins, that are guides that take paying groups/people into the Cascades & surrounding areas even up into Canada to hunt all types of wildlife from a big buck deer with a huge rack, mountain lion, to huge grizzly bear for the trophy skin rug. Of course these are usually wealthy men who come with their expensive guns, heavily ladden pack animals & are ready to get the experience they come for. However, there are always those who aren't really prepared & then those that are just there for the brag rights. ( The ones like today, they don't want to do anything except get the bragging rights they did, X, Y & Z).
Unfortunately for our two cousins, one of which was the best guide in the area who had trained his younger cousin who had only been doing the work for we several years. The older cousin had been going out since he had been a child of 7 or 10 with his Dad & Uncle. He was also the highest paid guide in the area.
The younger one has a wife that is ready to have their first child any day & has asked a midwife to keep a check on his wife daily since they live in town; plus his cousin has promised to go into town from his cabin every 2 days to check on her. Then, come to get JM when she has his Son, but if it's a Daughter it can wait until he gets back! Hahaha! So off he goes with his group of a young newly married couple to look for Sasquatch sign or the beast itself. He may not believe in it but he was getting more money than ever, $5 under what his cousin usually got & he needed it for his new baby & his wife.
The older cousin goes into the town & finds out his wife has definitely had her baby, a son, & it was extremely urgent he go find his cousin.
The BlurB is written very well for this book.
So lots of action has taken place in the deep dark woods concerning the youngest cousin & his group, important & amazing. Makes the reader actually go WoW or pause & it all happens just before the 2nd cousin starts or right when he starts out.
Is some of the meetings fate, if you believe in fate you must consider it. I really enjoyed this book. Yes, there are some things that made me completely sad but that is life. I, am disappointed in the young newlywed's girl's father especially the last time in the book he is mentioned; however, I am not surprised men or fathers I should specify have been treating their daughters like commodities since the beginning, still do, lord forbid the daughter might actually want to marry a person of her choice or go study at the University, (i.e. lord forbid instead of cotton he received beautifully dyed silk). Yes, his commodity was going to be improved, his name was going to be praised higher because of it but instead he bemoaned & cussed his sorry situation.
A wonderful Western, lots of action, shoot-em-up, animal mauling, murder & all sorts of things interesting.
RECOMMENDED
5 STARS for this interesting & intelligent 1895 era Old West storyline that is is not the usual western offering, but is based on two cousins, that are guides that take paying groups/people into the Cascades & surrounding areas even up into Canada to hunt all types of wildlife from a big buck deer with a huge rack, mountain lion, to huge grizzly bear for the trophy skin rug. Of course these are usually wealthy men who come with their expensive guns, heavily ladden pack animals & are ready to get the experience they come for. However, there are always those who aren't really prepared & then those that are just there for the brag rights. ( The ones like today, they don't want to do anything except get the bragging rights they did, X, Y & Z).
Unfortunately for our two cousins, one of which was the best guide in the area who had trained his younger cousin who had only been doing the work for we several years. The older cousin had been going out since he had been a child of 7 or 10 with his Dad & Uncle. He was also the highest paid guide in the area.
The younger one has a wife that is ready to have their first child any day & has asked a midwife to keep a check on his wife daily since they live in town; plus his cousin has promised to go into town from his cabin every 2 days to check on her. Then, come to get JM when she has his Son, but if it's a Daughter it can wait until he gets back! Hahaha! So off he goes with his group of a young newly married couple to look for Sasquatch sign or the beast itself. He may not believe in it but he was getting more money than ever, $5 under what his cousin usually got & he needed it for his new baby & his wife.
The older cousin goes into the town & finds out his wife has definitely had her baby, a son, & it was extremely urgent he go find his cousin.
The BlurB is written very well for this book.
So lots of action has taken place in the deep dark woods concerning the youngest cousin & his group, important & amazing. Makes the reader actually go WoW or pause & it all happens just before the 2nd cousin starts or right when he starts out.
Is some of the meetings fate, if you believe in fate you must consider it. I really enjoyed this book. Yes, there are some things that made me completely sad but that is life. I, am disappointed in the young newlywed's girl's father especially the last time in the book he is mentioned; however, I am not surprised men or fathers I should specify have been treating their daughters like commodities since the beginning, still do, lord forbid the daughter might actually want to marry a person of her choice or go study at the University, (i.e. lord forbid instead of cotton he received beautifully dyed silk). Yes, his commodity was going to be improved, his name was going to be praised higher because of it but instead he bemoaned & cussed his sorry situation.
A wonderful Western, lots of action, shoot-em-up, animal mauling, murder & all sorts of things interesting.
RECOMMENDED
August 25, 2021
This was a very interesting western story featuring Keith who was conducted hunting experiences for visitors. This story features his cousin, Angus, and his plan to take a young couple on a hunting trip. It soon becomes violent as the husband tries to kill his bride and then kills Angus. Keith recuses Hannah, the bride and buries his cousin. The story continues with his care of the injured woman and their budding relationship. While the story includes greed and violence, there is a second theme of Jewish resentment. Keith continues to pursue the man who had killed his cousin while protecting Hannah as she recovers from injuries. The attempted murder was prompted because Hannah was a Jewess. Keith overcomes threats and violence and pursues the bridegroom who tried to kill his wife. The story continues as Keith seeks justice for his cousin. Keith overcomes the threat against him and overpowers assassins. The bridegroom is killed by a wild animal. There was justice for Angus and Hannah and marriage between Keith and Hannah.
It was interesting to read about the story including Jews. I had lived in Texas for many years and visited Boot Hill a number of times. I was familiar with the many western stories but never consider people who were a minority in old Tucson. On my last visit, I saw the separate cemetery of Jewish frontiersmen.
Mr. Petit. You weave a wonderful story. I am saddened to learn that you have many health problems. I will continue to read your stories as long as you are able to create them.
It was interesting to read about the story including Jews. I had lived in Texas for many years and visited Boot Hill a number of times. I was familiar with the many western stories but never consider people who were a minority in old Tucson. On my last visit, I saw the separate cemetery of Jewish frontiersmen.
Mr. Petit. You weave a wonderful story. I am saddened to learn that you have many health problems. I will continue to read your stories as long as you are able to create them.
January 20, 2021
Disappointing
I look forward to New books by this author. His storytelling is usually excellent and set against a firm historical background, full of little details, descriptions of objects then commonplace, now lost.
Unfortunately, this does not nearly attain these standards. The plot is pedestrian, the characters are, oddly, both over internalised and superficial in that a lot of time is spent on rather banal, improbable thought processes.
Also, the beauty of the author's descriptions of nature are missing in this book. This is particularly sad as the beauty of the Northeastern forest region deserves far more.
Sorry, Mr Petit, but this one is not up to scratch.
I look forward to New books by this author. His storytelling is usually excellent and set against a firm historical background, full of little details, descriptions of objects then commonplace, now lost.
Unfortunately, this does not nearly attain these standards. The plot is pedestrian, the characters are, oddly, both over internalised and superficial in that a lot of time is spent on rather banal, improbable thought processes.
Also, the beauty of the author's descriptions of nature are missing in this book. This is particularly sad as the beauty of the Northeastern forest region deserves far more.
Sorry, Mr Petit, but this one is not up to scratch.
December 27, 2020
Page turning action as a killer tries to justify his actions
The threat of losing his inheritance was behind a shove that sent his new wife over a cliff and the threat of discovery caused him to kill the hunting guide who had brought them to this remote yet beautiful place. Excellent characters, fascinating story with plenty of twists even to the end of the story. Well worth the time.
The threat of losing his inheritance was behind a shove that sent his new wife over a cliff and the threat of discovery caused him to kill the hunting guide who had brought them to this remote yet beautiful place. Excellent characters, fascinating story with plenty of twists even to the end of the story. Well worth the time.
May 29, 2021
Another C J Petit amazing book
I love how C J Petit can create so many great scenarios while writing many books. Keith is a hunting guide with his cousin. When his cousin is killed by a client Keith saves the clients supposedly murdered wife Hannah. Keith nurses Hannah back to health then sets out to replay the killer.... That is when the story gets interesting for both Keith and Hannah.
I love how C J Petit can create so many great scenarios while writing many books. Keith is a hunting guide with his cousin. When his cousin is killed by a client Keith saves the clients supposedly murdered wife Hannah. Keith nurses Hannah back to health then sets out to replay the killer.... That is when the story gets interesting for both Keith and Hannah.
December 9, 2020
Another Good One
I'm so happy he keeps cranking out the novels. They have all been beyond five stars for me. A few weeks ago I started rereading all of his novels. I was reading the twenty fourth novel but took a break to read the latest novel. I will start reading a western by a different author, but quit after the first chapter and go back to Mr Petits novels.
I'm so happy he keeps cranking out the novels. They have all been beyond five stars for me. A few weeks ago I started rereading all of his novels. I was reading the twenty fourth novel but took a break to read the latest novel. I will start reading a western by a different author, but quit after the first chapter and go back to Mr Petits novels.
December 15, 2020
A story of love, hate and adventure
C.J. PETIT is a wonderful author. He holds your interest and attention from start to finish. He always includes adventure, thrills, good over bad, and a love interest. I would recommend this book and any written by this author. He is my favorite author.
C.J. PETIT is a wonderful author. He holds your interest and attention from start to finish. He always includes adventure, thrills, good over bad, and a love interest. I would recommend this book and any written by this author. He is my favorite author.
December 21, 2020
Stuck in but been entertained
There you go again Mr Petit grabbing my attention tying me to the settee for a few hours deaf to the voice of my dear wife ( dinner is on the table) then if you don’t come now it’s in the bin ,you sir are at fault so get cracking and write another book,thank you again together we will beat this virus
There you go again Mr Petit grabbing my attention tying me to the settee for a few hours deaf to the voice of my dear wife ( dinner is on the table) then if you don’t come now it’s in the bin ,you sir are at fault so get cracking and write another book,thank you again together we will beat this virus
December 23, 2020
3 1\2 Stars
Paul Binder decides to murder his wife, he hired a guide to take them Sasquatch hunting and plans an accident to do away with her. I didn't like the fact that Keith rescued Paul from the wolves an was going to just let him go instead of bringing him to justice. Justice prevailed but the hero wimped out.
Paul Binder decides to murder his wife, he hired a guide to take them Sasquatch hunting and plans an accident to do away with her. I didn't like the fact that Keith rescued Paul from the wolves an was going to just let him go instead of bringing him to justice. Justice prevailed but the hero wimped out.
December 31, 2020
Deep into the Forest
Hannah survived the attempted murder by her husband but the guide Angus was killed by her husband. Stuart's suspicion about his cousin's death and attempted murder of Hannah began his adventure to right what Paul Binder had done. Lots of action, again another great story by Mr. Petit.
Hannah survived the attempted murder by her husband but the guide Angus was killed by her husband. Stuart's suspicion about his cousin's death and attempted murder of Hannah began his adventure to right what Paul Binder had done. Lots of action, again another great story by Mr. Petit.
January 26, 2021
A Trailblazing Western
In the last few years I have read several hundred Westerns. This is only the second one that involves a Jewish main character. The author does a good job in accurately depicting Jewish dietary laws and family dynamics. There are a lot of action packed events and a great love story. I highly recommend this book.
In the last few years I have read several hundred Westerns. This is only the second one that involves a Jewish main character. The author does a good job in accurately depicting Jewish dietary laws and family dynamics. There are a lot of action packed events and a great love story. I highly recommend this book.
July 31, 2021
I loved this book
The entire book from beginning to end kept my attention. The hero and heroine were real and loveable. The end had a wonderful surprise twist to it. Anyone who has spent time in the Washington woods for very long, or Oregon for that matter may be more apt to love and believe the twist near the end. I am very impressed with this author.
The entire book from beginning to end kept my attention. The hero and heroine were real and loveable. The end had a wonderful surprise twist to it. Anyone who has spent time in the Washington woods for very long, or Oregon for that matter may be more apt to love and believe the twist near the end. I am very impressed with this author.
September 16, 2021
Love these books. Easy, relaxed reading to unwind. Typos and sentence structure needs proofreading but I still keep coming back. My go to for evening and traveling reads. Love the wide range of settings
I would recommend it to any of my friends and family. Hope I never run out of this author's books.
I would recommend it to any of my friends and family. Hope I never run out of this author's books.
November 18, 2021
Angus led Paul and Mrs Binder out into the wilderness and made it to the waterfall where they were to camp
Paul conned Hannah Binder to come peek over the cliff and promptly pushed her off. Angus tied 3 ropes together and started going down the cliff when Paul cut the rope causing Angus to fall to his death. Hannah was still alive but in enormous pain and could hardly move.
Paul conned Hannah Binder to come peek over the cliff and promptly pushed her off. Angus tied 3 ropes together and started going down the cliff when Paul cut the rope causing Angus to fall to his death. Hannah was still alive but in enormous pain and could hardly move.
March 28, 2023
Revenge
Revenge..personally getting even for having been wronged. When his cousin Angus is murdered, Keith vows revenge to even the score. Lucky for Keith his morals kick in and he is spared from killing in cold blood. However, he does get the ultimate revenge when he marries Hannah, the wife that Paul tried to kill when he killed Angus.
Revenge..personally getting even for having been wronged. When his cousin Angus is murdered, Keith vows revenge to even the score. Lucky for Keith his morals kick in and he is spared from killing in cold blood. However, he does get the ultimate revenge when he marries Hannah, the wife that Paul tried to kill when he killed Angus.
February 6, 2024
A Great Story
Really liked this book for the intriguing plot twists. With what is happening in the Middle East today the plot about hatred towards the Jews makes me wonder if our world will ever get past this. But at the same time the Jewish father showed his hatred of the Gentiles. I know it will continue until the Lord comes back.
Look forward to next book.
Really liked this book for the intriguing plot twists. With what is happening in the Middle East today the plot about hatred towards the Jews makes me wonder if our world will ever get past this. But at the same time the Jewish father showed his hatred of the Gentiles. I know it will continue until the Lord comes back.
Look forward to next book.
July 31, 2024
One of his best
I actually enjoyed this more than any other book Mr Petit has written. It did not seem to wander and go no where chapter after chapter. The only issue I had was him calling an elk a buck elk not a bull and the usual the main character being able to see five horses and riders at 4 miles in the heavily forested Pacific northwest I kind of doubt it
I actually enjoyed this more than any other book Mr Petit has written. It did not seem to wander and go no where chapter after chapter. The only issue I had was him calling an elk a buck elk not a bull and the usual the main character being able to see five horses and riders at 4 miles in the heavily forested Pacific northwest I kind of doubt it
December 3, 2020
Another winner!
Having read all of CJ's books at least twice, I'm looking forward to reading this one again. I have yet to find any reason to not enjoy this author's books and will continue to check for new ones at least twice a week.
Having read all of CJ's books at least twice, I'm looking forward to reading this one again. I have yet to find any reason to not enjoy this author's books and will continue to check for new ones at least twice a week.
December 4, 2020
Different
I really liked this one. It all just fit together and worked out. How to destroy your family. Without even trying. Angus would have grieved for his family something . To be murdered for doing the right thing, though.
I really liked this one. It all just fit together and worked out. How to destroy your family. Without even trying. Angus would have grieved for his family something . To be murdered for doing the right thing, though.
December 11, 2020
Good reads
I chose 4 stars because even though I love Mr. Petit books they are not for everyone, if you are looking for and easy read and a western with lots of detail and some romance, then you will like this author.
I chose 4 stars because even though I love Mr. Petit books they are not for everyone, if you are looking for and easy read and a western with lots of detail and some romance, then you will like this author.
December 14, 2020
Seventy One Books Later
I started reading C.J.s books about 2 years ago. I was hooked on the first one and continue to enjoy every new book he published. He characters are lifelike and his storyline is plausible . I look forward to number seventy teo.
I started reading C.J.s books about 2 years ago. I was hooked on the first one and continue to enjoy every new book he published. He characters are lifelike and his storyline is plausible . I look forward to number seventy teo.
December 23, 2020
Interesting story
Some happy, some sad moments. Justice for wrongs, love to sooth the heart, a twisted of happenings to come to an honest end. And Sasquatch. Recommended for anyone.
Some happy, some sad moments. Justice for wrongs, love to sooth the heart, a twisted of happenings to come to an honest end. And Sasquatch. Recommended for anyone.
December 24, 2020
Nice little romance
A gentle story that lets you enjoy the rustic time of the 1880's. Not written by this author, however. No graphic bullet impacts or really none of the things that make him a terrific writer. Sorry.
A gentle story that lets you enjoy the rustic time of the 1880's. Not written by this author, however. No graphic bullet impacts or really none of the things that make him a terrific writer. Sorry.
December 24, 2020
Good story in C.J. Style
In his later writing, C.J. has become almost to convoluted in his storytelling. Too many twists and near misses in the romance and in the story itself. Still a good read but earlier books were much more fun to read.
In his later writing, C.J. has become almost to convoluted in his storytelling. Too many twists and near misses in the romance and in the story itself. Still a good read but earlier books were much more fun to read.
January 2, 2021
Not his best effort
Despite an interesting start the story moved from one contrived situation to another. The characters were wooden and their decision making (or lack thereof) simply was not believable. Too bad - I've greatly enjoyed all his other books.
Despite an interesting start the story moved from one contrived situation to another. The characters were wooden and their decision making (or lack thereof) simply was not believable. Too bad - I've greatly enjoyed all his other books.
January 6, 2021
Excellent read
Always wait with bated breath for a new story from this author and he never lets me down. Plot, characters and all put together in a don't put it down till you are finished story. Thanks again.
Always wait with bated breath for a new story from this author and he never lets me down. Plot, characters and all put together in a don't put it down till you are finished story. Thanks again.
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