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The Iron Wolfe
Erich had been treated as a freak of nature for as long as he could remember. When he was twelve, he was bigger than any fully grown man in Brainerd. His defense against the constant taunts was to retreat into a shell which marked him as a dimwitted giant.
He’d been working as a blacksmith for six years when he found himself without a job and decided to leave Minnesota for the far West. Maybe in Montana Territory he would be more readily accepted as just a man and not a monster.
But it wasn’t until he met another freakishly sized person that his life dramatically changed ways that he could never have anticipated.
He’d been working as a blacksmith for six years when he found himself without a job and decided to leave Minnesota for the far West. Maybe in Montana Territory he would be more readily accepted as just a man and not a monster.
But it wasn’t until he met another freakishly sized person that his life dramatically changed ways that he could never have anticipated.
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459 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 23, 2020
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About the author
C.J. Petit
104 books221 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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January 2, 2021
I consider cj pettit Is the best author I have ever read.He has kept me entertain For almost the entire year. I love his books And his background is far as military The similar to my own.Considering his health And the problems that he has had to face He is a very strong man.Thank you Can I wish him a wonderful new year In the good life.Larry Rayment
The iron Wolf It's a wonderful book.I rate it just as high as I did was other ones.Keep up the good work.
The iron Wolf It's a wonderful book.I rate it just as high as I did was other ones.Keep up the good work.
December 28, 2020
Exceptional Book
Mr Petit has written 72 awesome stories. I have read and reread his books many times! I wait very impatiently for his next one. Never has an author held my attention from the first word in his story until the. very last. Hoping that the last word never comes!
Mr Petit has written 72 awesome stories. I have read and reread his books many times! I wait very impatiently for his next one. Never has an author held my attention from the first word in his story until the. very last. Hoping that the last word never comes!
April 22, 2021
Very good!
I loved the characters and the action. Even the cat seemed real, as did the big horse he rode. The other bad guys had the standard set of faults that most bad people have.
I loved the characters and the action. Even the cat seemed real, as did the big horse he rode. The other bad guys had the standard set of faults that most bad people have.
July 23, 2022
Awesome, As Always
One of the things I like about Mr Petit's stories is that his heroes aren't always perfect and "breathtakingly handsome," nor are the love interests always the most beautiful girl in town. This story is a prime example.
I love the westerns by this author. Mr Petit has written a number of books and they are all so different and entertaining.
This is a beautiful love story of two people who have had to overcome the stigma of physical differences to live in society. They learn to love and accept themselves by loving each other. Truly awesome.
I would rate this book R mostly because it covers details about intimacy I wouldn't recommend someone under 18 reading. It's not really pornographic, but just very honest. It's a shoot 'em up western, so there's violence and mild language.
I recommend this book!
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One of the things I like about Mr Petit's stories is that his heroes aren't always perfect and "breathtakingly handsome," nor are the love interests always the most beautiful girl in town. This story is a prime example.
I love the westerns by this author. Mr Petit has written a number of books and they are all so different and entertaining.
This is a beautiful love story of two people who have had to overcome the stigma of physical differences to live in society. They learn to love and accept themselves by loving each other. Truly awesome.
I would rate this book R mostly because it covers details about intimacy I wouldn't recommend someone under 18 reading. It's not really pornographic, but just very honest. It's a shoot 'em up western, so there's violence and mild language.
I recommend this book!
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January 20, 2021
I am, most certainly, an avid fan of Mr. Petit but this is one of his very best thus far! My Dad use to tell me, "don't wake a sleeping giant" and this compelling western masterpiece reminded me of that, several times over!
Mr. Petit's releases are always five stars worthy, and this outstanding descriptive rendition of unending excitement is once again a five star masterpiece! Wolfe is an extraordinarily outstanding character, as he does what has to be done, fastidiously, and without any qualms! I was hooked on this compassionately motivated individual from the get go, as he pulls no punches, and uses whatever tactics are necessary to bring peace to any and all situations!
As always, Mr. Petit's outstanding storylines successfully portrays realistic storylines from beginning to end, and his successful selection of characters were unsurpassed in their commanding assignments throughout this compelling western folklore extravaganza! There are some suspenseful moments, and enough romantic interludes to appease anyone's appetite! This is definitely a family-friendly accounting of how I perceived our old American western frontier was actually tamed! Dedicated family, friends and the Author's successful selection of bad guys is unsurpassed!
Most definitely recommend this superbly written series of unending adventures to all readers, but you dyed in the wool western enthusiasts will definitely find yourselves completely engrossed within the very first few pages! Too, you non-western readers will certainly enjoy following Wolfe, as he pulls no punches in his ongoing pursuit of happiness and justice. Try Wolfe, you will definitely enjoy following him from the very beginning!!!😃
Mr. Petit's releases are always five stars worthy, and this outstanding descriptive rendition of unending excitement is once again a five star masterpiece! Wolfe is an extraordinarily outstanding character, as he does what has to be done, fastidiously, and without any qualms! I was hooked on this compassionately motivated individual from the get go, as he pulls no punches, and uses whatever tactics are necessary to bring peace to any and all situations!
As always, Mr. Petit's outstanding storylines successfully portrays realistic storylines from beginning to end, and his successful selection of characters were unsurpassed in their commanding assignments throughout this compelling western folklore extravaganza! There are some suspenseful moments, and enough romantic interludes to appease anyone's appetite! This is definitely a family-friendly accounting of how I perceived our old American western frontier was actually tamed! Dedicated family, friends and the Author's successful selection of bad guys is unsurpassed!
Most definitely recommend this superbly written series of unending adventures to all readers, but you dyed in the wool western enthusiasts will definitely find yourselves completely engrossed within the very first few pages! Too, you non-western readers will certainly enjoy following Wolfe, as he pulls no punches in his ongoing pursuit of happiness and justice. Try Wolfe, you will definitely enjoy following him from the very beginning!!!😃
June 26, 2021
5 STARS, OLD WEST ERA DRAMA ROMANCE with MYSTERY
5 STARS for one of C.J. Petit' s best written storylines & one of my favorites by this author. Exciting action packed scenes, surrounding locations described so the reader can almost have picture recall of fictional surroundings, muscled blacksmiths, friendly shoemaker, and two different families as night & day.
Our first family we meet is Erich's & we know he is a good guy, a hard worker, was like family & loved like a son almost before his accident by his 1st blacksmith boss who pays him for 2 months & tells him to keep it in his pocket. Unfortunately, his family with his 3 brothers who make vicious fun of him & treat him like he is very stupid & his father & mother go along with it laughing, even letting teachers think he can't read. However, his father took all of his hard earned money of working with the blacksmith from the age of 12, so for 6 long years but never gave him anything except pain because they were all Tailors & he could not be, but Greta his Sister, 3 years younger loved her brother & that had been why he had tolerated them.
Erich has left to go to a new town after his employer had to stop working & that is where he plus the reader meets Fay & her family. Fay is unusual like him in her way, she has been the different one, but oh her parents love her. Her Father or Mother do not allow anyone to speak against their daughter, Fay.
Their is treachery afoot, A woman is raped, wanted men attempt to rob Fay's Family's Mercantile and lots of ambushes. Truly a full meal for those readers with an appetite, plus a fruit desert to make it very deliciously delightful. Recommend
5 STARS for one of C.J. Petit' s best written storylines & one of my favorites by this author. Exciting action packed scenes, surrounding locations described so the reader can almost have picture recall of fictional surroundings, muscled blacksmiths, friendly shoemaker, and two different families as night & day.
Our first family we meet is Erich's & we know he is a good guy, a hard worker, was like family & loved like a son almost before his accident by his 1st blacksmith boss who pays him for 2 months & tells him to keep it in his pocket. Unfortunately, his family with his 3 brothers who make vicious fun of him & treat him like he is very stupid & his father & mother go along with it laughing, even letting teachers think he can't read. However, his father took all of his hard earned money of working with the blacksmith from the age of 12, so for 6 long years but never gave him anything except pain because they were all Tailors & he could not be, but Greta his Sister, 3 years younger loved her brother & that had been why he had tolerated them.
Erich has left to go to a new town after his employer had to stop working & that is where he plus the reader meets Fay & her family. Fay is unusual like him in her way, she has been the different one, but oh her parents love her. Her Father or Mother do not allow anyone to speak against their daughter, Fay.
Their is treachery afoot, A woman is raped, wanted men attempt to rob Fay's Family's Mercantile and lots of ambushes. Truly a full meal for those readers with an appetite, plus a fruit desert to make it very deliciously delightful. Recommend
August 20, 2021
From the first part of this story, I could imagine it as a narrative...someone telling me the story of Erich. A young man who had been ridiculed and abused throughout his life because of his size. He worked as a blacksmith for years but was ridiculed by his family. He found work as a blacksmith for a railroad. He was once more ridiculed and abused by his coworkers. Fay was unusually tall and was considered a freak by many people. When Erich met Fay, the railroad workers made jokes about the two freaks. Erich became very angry and left to work for a kind blacksmith. The moral character of Erich shines through as he becomes more confident of himself and his attraction to Fay. Two deputy's accused Erich of murder. He outsmarted the men and with the sheriffs blessing pursued them. He was successful in capturing the villains and became a deputy. He was becoming a lawman and was self-assured of his love for Fay. The narrative continues as Erich and Fay marry and they are able to purchase their own home. Neither one was considered a freak again. It was a loving story, woven by a great story teller. Highly recommended.
November 22, 2021
I have read a considerable number of the C. J. Petit westerns and am impressed with the volume (about 80 books in 4+ years). What is even more impressive is that each book has a unique plat development; set of well-defined characters, are an enjoyable easy read, and have an epilogue that wraps up the events subsequent to the story.
My favorite westerns are where the good guy gets the girl in the end. Mr. Petit takes this concept to the extreme. All of the books I've read are more akin to a romance novel than a Louis L'Amour western. But these love stories are consistent with the plot and do not detract from the readability.
What is distracting is that all of the books I've read have been poorly edited. There are incomplete sentences, misplaced words, and internal inconsistencies. For example, in one book a grey horse is a stallion on one page, a gelding on the next, and then back to a gelding on the next. Also, the character names are sometimes transposed. But once you accept these as the norm, you can do your own editing.
My favorite westerns are where the good guy gets the girl in the end. Mr. Petit takes this concept to the extreme. All of the books I've read are more akin to a romance novel than a Louis L'Amour western. But these love stories are consistent with the plot and do not detract from the readability.
What is distracting is that all of the books I've read have been poorly edited. There are incomplete sentences, misplaced words, and internal inconsistencies. For example, in one book a grey horse is a stallion on one page, a gelding on the next, and then back to a gelding on the next. Also, the character names are sometimes transposed. But once you accept these as the norm, you can do your own editing.
January 13, 2021
Each book is a new revelation.
I stumbled across your first book after buying my first Kindle. Each book since then has been a pleasure and an education. I would like to suggest a story line... My great grand mother was married three times because each of her husband's died suddenly. Her family immigrated from Canada. She was born in Missouri. While returning for avisit, she witnessed a robbery and one bandit escaped because he was wearing a cast iron vest and bullets were deflected. Her first husband was a Civil War veteren who died of wounds when their son was two years old. Second husband was shot by a neighbor when Grand Dad refused to sell him a parcel of land.
I stumbled across your first book after buying my first Kindle. Each book since then has been a pleasure and an education. I would like to suggest a story line... My great grand mother was married three times because each of her husband's died suddenly. Her family immigrated from Canada. She was born in Missouri. While returning for avisit, she witnessed a robbery and one bandit escaped because he was wearing a cast iron vest and bullets were deflected. Her first husband was a Civil War veteren who died of wounds when their son was two years old. Second husband was shot by a neighbor when Grand Dad refused to sell him a parcel of land.
April 26, 2023
I normally do don’t do love stories
but I found this one amusing. Although it started slowly and I was rather bored with the repetitiveness of the child like relationship. The growing into a man with the I’m going to show you mentality cause by his immediate family’s treatment of him was the pick me up portion of the story. I thought more of Greta being there for him would have helped fill the void he sometimes experienced. His relationship with Theo could’ve been characterized better. And because Max was portrayed as the icing on the cake but could have went by a different name like Neil or something. I found it was well written as all of the Petit books I’ve read so far has been and congratulations on yet another fine read.
but I found this one amusing. Although it started slowly and I was rather bored with the repetitiveness of the child like relationship. The growing into a man with the I’m going to show you mentality cause by his immediate family’s treatment of him was the pick me up portion of the story. I thought more of Greta being there for him would have helped fill the void he sometimes experienced. His relationship with Theo could’ve been characterized better. And because Max was portrayed as the icing on the cake but could have went by a different name like Neil or something. I found it was well written as all of the Petit books I’ve read so far has been and congratulations on yet another fine read.
June 17, 2021
Superb, in one word! A few other words; I felt the anguish, and hurt of the primary character and I shared his emotions as if they were my own. But then, the humor and empathy an and the wisely chosen words, very descriptive, yet veiled and discreet for a western. Lots of danger and mystery. Took me by surprise!,
I gave this book 5 stars because it is just that good. At first I thought the book was mis-titled, NOT! What a different and unique western. The storyline was well-scripted and the characters were so well described, I saw them in my minds eye as I was reading. My only dissatisfaction is, 9 long chapters was not enough.
I gave this book 5 stars because it is just that good. At first I thought the book was mis-titled, NOT! What a different and unique western. The storyline was well-scripted and the characters were so well described, I saw them in my minds eye as I was reading. My only dissatisfaction is, 9 long chapters was not enough.
January 27, 2021
A Special Man
What a story! Erich Wolfe suffered all his growing years of being called a "giant freak". Even his family mistreated him except his sister Greta. After losing his job as a blacksmith, he left town and moved to Bozeman where he worked for Northern Pacific RR. Circumstances made him quit and become an apprentice for a blacksmith. He meets Fate who is a very tall thin woman, and falls in love. The rest of story is full of action. Enjoyed the book, Mr. Petite. Well done.
What a story! Erich Wolfe suffered all his growing years of being called a "giant freak". Even his family mistreated him except his sister Greta. After losing his job as a blacksmith, he left town and moved to Bozeman where he worked for Northern Pacific RR. Circumstances made him quit and become an apprentice for a blacksmith. He meets Fate who is a very tall thin woman, and falls in love. The rest of story is full of action. Enjoyed the book, Mr. Petite. Well done.
January 28, 2021
A Gentle Giant
The main storyline deals with bullying! A sad beginning from childhood for Erich. The young man was befriended by 2 blacksmiths one who treated him like a son. When he moved away from his parents home he tried to ignore harassment. but when he started working for a blacksmith and met a young woman his self esteem started to develop! Confidence in himself changed his personality. Another lesson in the art of weapons. Although I have no idea what the difference in guns and ammo is I enjoy every one of C.J. Petits story lines.
The main storyline deals with bullying! A sad beginning from childhood for Erich. The young man was befriended by 2 blacksmiths one who treated him like a son. When he moved away from his parents home he tried to ignore harassment. but when he started working for a blacksmith and met a young woman his self esteem started to develop! Confidence in himself changed his personality. Another lesson in the art of weapons. Although I have no idea what the difference in guns and ammo is I enjoy every one of C.J. Petits story lines.
February 4, 2021
From the book!
I took This excerpt from the book. It's the only time I have ever highlighted a Statement From a book. I thought this actually is a good summary for this book. So you'll just have to read it find out how pertinent these words are. To this big ape. Enjoy "He didn’t realize that the most valuable asset he possessed wasn’t his acquired knowledge, enormous strength or even his Winchester or his pistol. It was his exceptional level of intelligence which was buttressed by a strong foundation of common sense."
I took This excerpt from the book. It's the only time I have ever highlighted a Statement From a book. I thought this actually is a good summary for this book. So you'll just have to read it find out how pertinent these words are. To this big ape. Enjoy "He didn’t realize that the most valuable asset he possessed wasn’t his acquired knowledge, enormous strength or even his Winchester or his pistol. It was his exceptional level of intelligence which was buttressed by a strong foundation of common sense."
February 9, 2021
This story is about a big man(Erich Wolfe) who aftr being pushed away by his parents travels to Montana to work for the railroad. Erich is thought to be a big dumb man but actually he is well read and quite intelligent. He meets a tall lady who has also been rediculed for her size and he sees in her a kindred spirit. Not only does she stir feelings in him but she causes him to come out of his shell and show people he is much more than a big strong man. This is a different CJ Petit story but interesting with action and a feel good ending.
April 19, 2021
This isn't my first book by C.J.Petit, nor will it be my last! I have spent the most wonderful hours reading his written contributions. I will admit that this particular book was so very different from the other ones. I didn't expect to laugh or chuckle reading it and that was so delightful.
l think Mr. Petit is full of surprises and very, very skillful at sharing them with his followers. I send a special hello to him & his family during this difficult time. W We all have had ups and downs but some of us had more than our share. Keep writing C.J.
l think Mr. Petit is full of surprises and very, very skillful at sharing them with his followers. I send a special hello to him & his family during this difficult time. W We all have had ups and downs but some of us had more than our share. Keep writing C.J.
November 20, 2021
Eric was a big man it was natural that he became a Blacksmith.
He worked at the railroad yard and warehouses forging Together pieces for locomotives. Danny works with your local blacksmith And did the typical things that you do there and thoroughly enjoyed himself And his job. But when work started slowing down they tracked the problem to the railroad yd Infringing on their business and using their private For blacksmithing work for the town's people. Eric then wrote a letter and reported hi them to the main office.
He worked at the railroad yard and warehouses forging Together pieces for locomotives. Danny works with your local blacksmith And did the typical things that you do there and thoroughly enjoyed himself And his job. But when work started slowing down they tracked the problem to the railroad yd Infringing on their business and using their private For blacksmithing work for the town's people. Eric then wrote a letter and reported hi them to the main office.
January 13, 2021
Love C.J. Petit books. The Iron Wolfe with Erich and Fay, is one of my favorites.
Erich is a big man. He is so big even his own family make fun of his size. When he can't bear it any longer he leaves and finds a job in another town. Erich is very self conscious, but he is in need of new socks and visits a local store where he meets Fay, a very tall woman who will help change his life.
Erich is a big man. He is so big even his own family make fun of his size. When he can't bear it any longer he leaves and finds a job in another town. Erich is very self conscious, but he is in need of new socks and visits a local store where he meets Fay, a very tall woman who will help change his life.
January 15, 2021
Of you are a fan of Mr. Petit 's book this one will not disappoint.
Mr. Petit amazes me with how quickly he can write unusual stories of the west and when I see a new book out I can't wait to start it. I am going to try to hook my husband into reading this story as I think he will find it interesting and as he enjoys guns will find the technical aspects, as often described in Mr. Petit 's books, fascinating too.
Mr. Petit amazes me with how quickly he can write unusual stories of the west and when I see a new book out I can't wait to start it. I am going to try to hook my husband into reading this story as I think he will find it interesting and as he enjoys guns will find the technical aspects, as often described in Mr. Petit 's books, fascinating too.
January 28, 2021
Fascinating facts
I have read dozens of books buy this author and have never been disappointed. Apart from a great list of well described characters and a good story I have from time to time been educated by things I knew nothing about! I shows he must spend some considerable time researching background facts that make the stories more vivid and believable. I sometimes leave the book to further my knowledge of some of these things. Thank you !
I have read dozens of books buy this author and have never been disappointed. Apart from a great list of well described characters and a good story I have from time to time been educated by things I knew nothing about! I shows he must spend some considerable time researching background facts that make the stories more vivid and believable. I sometimes leave the book to further my knowledge of some of these things. Thank you !
February 2, 2021
One of the very best I've read in a while. This needs
When I read a western, and get drawn into it as I have with Louis L'Amour, Brad Dennison, or the various others, I know I'm going to enjoy it. Having read several of C.J. Petit's books, this is one I've enjoyed a lot. It's a different take, on life in the West, and it drew me in quickly. Has some real good action, realistic life takes, and didn't disappoint!!!
When I read a western, and get drawn into it as I have with Louis L'Amour, Brad Dennison, or the various others, I know I'm going to enjoy it. Having read several of C.J. Petit's books, this is one I've enjoyed a lot. It's a different take, on life in the West, and it drew me in quickly. Has some real good action, realistic life takes, and didn't disappoint!!!
March 19, 2021
Gettin’ Better
Mr. Petit is a talented author and writes unique stories of the old West. He tends to ramble and he would do well to learn how to tighten up his writing. I think it would make his stories more memorable and widen his audience of readers.
Nevertheless, he helps his readers experience the humanity of his characters and how, a hundred and fifty years later, we can relate to them through our, still, common experiences.
Mr. Petit is a talented author and writes unique stories of the old West. He tends to ramble and he would do well to learn how to tighten up his writing. I think it would make his stories more memorable and widen his audience of readers.
Nevertheless, he helps his readers experience the humanity of his characters and how, a hundred and fifty years later, we can relate to them through our, still, common experiences.
July 5, 2021
Amazing story, so typical of C J Petit
I am constantly amazed at C J's ability to write so many great books, he has a fantastic imagination. I loved this book. Erich is different, and set in his survival tactics until he meets Fay. They are both "different" but have learned different coping mechanisms. They soon realize not only is there an attraction, they can help each other heal from years of ridicule. A great book!
I am constantly amazed at C J's ability to write so many great books, he has a fantastic imagination. I loved this book. Erich is different, and set in his survival tactics until he meets Fay. They are both "different" but have learned different coping mechanisms. They soon realize not only is there an attraction, they can help each other heal from years of ridicule. A great book!
November 8, 2021
Different story and enjoyed it immensely!
I don’t know how CJ Petit comes up with all his different stories but he does a marvelous job. This is a great story about a giant of a man and a very tall woman. The taunting that they received while they were children is sad but how they overcame it was thrilling. I was happy for them when they found each other and what good people they were. This was a great romance with a different twist.😊
I don’t know how CJ Petit comes up with all his different stories but he does a marvelous job. This is a great story about a giant of a man and a very tall woman. The taunting that they received while they were children is sad but how they overcame it was thrilling. I was happy for them when they found each other and what good people they were. This was a great romance with a different twist.😊
August 10, 2022
Great love story, better western
Iron hardens iron could easily be the mantra for this western fairy tale. There's something for a variety of readers with varied backgrounds and so there's at least some portion of the tale that everyone will identify with, for instance, growing up as the odd man out, injustices, respect for others no matter how they look, meaningful friendship, and so much more.
Iron hardens iron could easily be the mantra for this western fairy tale. There's something for a variety of readers with varied backgrounds and so there's at least some portion of the tale that everyone will identify with, for instance, growing up as the odd man out, injustices, respect for others no matter how they look, meaningful friendship, and so much more.
March 18, 2023
Cruel
The cruelties of life that both Erich and Fay had endured did not define them. Compassionate friendship moved them into the type of relationship that we all strive for in our own marriages and relationships. A lot less violence than Mr. Petit normally includes in his stories, but that is more than made up for in the way he describes the emotional strengthening and growth of Erich and Fay.
The cruelties of life that both Erich and Fay had endured did not define them. Compassionate friendship moved them into the type of relationship that we all strive for in our own marriages and relationships. A lot less violence than Mr. Petit normally includes in his stories, but that is more than made up for in the way he describes the emotional strengthening and growth of Erich and Fay.
December 26, 2020
Another wonderful book by C J Petit
I love C J Petit's books. Always filled with interesting and so believable characters. His stories keep me glued to the books until I have finished each one. He has become one of my favorite authors. If anyone reading this is looking for awesome books to read, read any of C J Petit's books.
I love C J Petit's books. Always filled with interesting and so believable characters. His stories keep me glued to the books until I have finished each one. He has become one of my favorite authors. If anyone reading this is looking for awesome books to read, read any of C J Petit's books.
December 30, 2020
The Iron Wolfe
All of his life Erich felt different, he took the jokes and harrasment as long as he could, and then just left his family to find his own life. He happened to meet a man that put him to work for the railroad. He had always wanted to go out west , so that is where he ended up. He just didn't know how good life could get when you follow your dreams! 👍GREAT 👍Read!!!!
All of his life Erich felt different, he took the jokes and harrasment as long as he could, and then just left his family to find his own life. He happened to meet a man that put him to work for the railroad. He had always wanted to go out west , so that is where he ended up. He just didn't know how good life could get when you follow your dreams! 👍GREAT 👍Read!!!!
January 3, 2021
‘Of Mice and Men’ sequel
Erich remained me of the main character from Of Mice and Men. Erich was a gentle giant with a big heart. Fay was his lifeline and his guide that led him to the light, and away from his inner turmoil and loneliness. It was a nice love story, intermingled with some page-turning drama.
Erich remained me of the main character from Of Mice and Men. Erich was a gentle giant with a big heart. Fay was his lifeline and his guide that led him to the light, and away from his inner turmoil and loneliness. It was a nice love story, intermingled with some page-turning drama.
January 5, 2021
Society's Normal
Mr. Petit has written an absolutely fascinating story that reflects our version of what is accepted as normal. The story of Erich and Fay shows how two people can find their own place in the world with honesty and love. Enjoy your break and I hope to read more of your work. The new year of 2021 has just got to be better than the last.
Thank you, TLR.
Mr. Petit has written an absolutely fascinating story that reflects our version of what is accepted as normal. The story of Erich and Fay shows how two people can find their own place in the world with honesty and love. Enjoy your break and I hope to read more of your work. The new year of 2021 has just got to be better than the last.
Thank you, TLR.
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