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The Nothing Man
Number 207 was hurled out of the Abbott Bottle and Glass Company into the dark St. Louis night; the hated supervisor’s taunts still ringing in his ears ‘you’re nothing and will always be nothing!’. He never looked back as he made his way through the gaslit streets without a penny in his pockets and no place to sleep. He should have been crushed by his desperation, but it was his anger and hate that drove him. He would use the one skill he had learned in those empty years that he now left behind him. He would enter the world of bareknuckle fighting and have to face older, stronger men to make his way in this hard world. He may be nothing, but he wasn’t going to go down without a fight.
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465 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2020
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About the author
C.J. Petit
104 books220 followersMost biographies start with birth and then roll through the years as they drift by but that would bore me to death, and I lived through it.
The interesting part of my life began on September 23rd, 1995 as we were driving back to Omaha after watching the Notre Dame - Texas game in South Bend with relatives. The #21 Irish beat the #13 ranked Longhorns 55-27; and in a real oddity, scored points in just about every way conceivable in the game of football. They scored touchdowns on passes and runs, kicked a field goal, intercepted a pass for a TD, returned a punt for a touchdown and even added two points for blocking a Texas extra point.
As we were driving along westbound I-80 somewhere in Illinois in our Jeep Cherokee, I absent-mindedly rubbed the left side of my neck under my chin.
My very astute wife asked, "What's wrong with your neck?"
Now I had been an Air Force medic for twelve years; and as evident in my descriptions of outlaws' agonizing deaths in my stories, have a good working knowledge of anatomy and physiology. But that knowledge is offset by being a guy and thinking that we all live forever. My neck lymph nodes had been enlarged for around three months when my wife asked that question.
I obfuscated as if I was a lawyer and replied, "Um, a few weeks or so." (Note: Twelve or thirteen weeks does qualify as a 'few' weeks if one chooses to be generous.)
"And what did the doctor say?"
"I'll ask him when we get back."
"Yes, you will."
I do not want to make my wife out to be a harpy or a nag, because she is neither. She's an incredibly patient woman who could only put up with so much stupidity by yours truly.
Three days later, after the doctor copped a quick feel of my lymph nodes, he said, "I don't know what it is, but I don't like it," which was an honest, albeit an imprecise diagnosis.
So, we trotted over to a local ENT specialist. She didn't like them either and took me into surgery a few days later where she yanked one out, so the lab could dice it and slice it, then look at it under a microscope.
The pathologist who looked at the cells through his microscope reported his findings as 'lymphoepithelioma'. That meant that it was a secondary tumor and there was a primary tumor somewhere else in my nasopharynx that was the original problem.
Back I went into the operating room where the ENT doctor did an extensive examination and found nothing. She was so sure of her reconnaissance of the back of my throat that she told me that the pathologist was wrong, and it was just a lymphoma.
Now, being a computer geek, even way back in the dark ages of the internet in '95, I did some searching and found that if the primary tumor wasn't found, then the survival rate plummeted to about a fifth of the already lousy survival rate for the advanced Stage IV cancer. My wife and I decided that a second opinion might be a good idea.
Off we went in her Jeep to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota as the lousy weather descended across the Midwest. It's been known to happen, you know.
They had a problem getting the doctor here to release the specimen she'd yanked out of my neck, which I thought was odd because I don't remember selling it and figured I still owned it. Anyway, they eventually got the lymph node, did their own peek and confirmed the pathologist's diagnosis.
It wasn't until Halloween in 1995 that they finally found the original little bugger. It was just a tiny bump in the back of my throat that must have been there for a long time before it sent its friends marching into my lymph nodes.
They wanted to treat the cancer there, but I opted to have it done in Omaha and was sent to the care of Doctor Patrick J. McKenna (a name you may recognize from Max). Doctor Mac was the perfect man for the job as he was very personable, optimistic, had a good sense of humor and wouldn't put up with my constant whining. It helped that he knew his job, too.
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The interesting part of my life began on September 23rd, 1995 as we were driving back to Omaha after watching the Notre Dame - Texas game in South Bend with relatives. The #21 Irish beat the #13 ranked Longhorns 55-27; and in a real oddity, scored points in just about every way conceivable in the game of football. They scored touchdowns on passes and runs, kicked a field goal, intercepted a pass for a TD, returned a punt for a touchdown and even added two points for blocking a Texas extra point.
As we were driving along westbound I-80 somewhere in Illinois in our Jeep Cherokee, I absent-mindedly rubbed the left side of my neck under my chin.
My very astute wife asked, "What's wrong with your neck?"
Now I had been an Air Force medic for twelve years; and as evident in my descriptions of outlaws' agonizing deaths in my stories, have a good working knowledge of anatomy and physiology. But that knowledge is offset by being a guy and thinking that we all live forever. My neck lymph nodes had been enlarged for around three months when my wife asked that question.
I obfuscated as if I was a lawyer and replied, "Um, a few weeks or so." (Note: Twelve or thirteen weeks does qualify as a 'few' weeks if one chooses to be generous.)
"And what did the doctor say?"
"I'll ask him when we get back."
"Yes, you will."
I do not want to make my wife out to be a harpy or a nag, because she is neither. She's an incredibly patient woman who could only put up with so much stupidity by yours truly.
Three days later, after the doctor copped a quick feel of my lymph nodes, he said, "I don't know what it is, but I don't like it," which was an honest, albeit an imprecise diagnosis.
So, we trotted over to a local ENT specialist. She didn't like them either and took me into surgery a few days later where she yanked one out, so the lab could dice it and slice it, then look at it under a microscope.
The pathologist who looked at the cells through his microscope reported his findings as 'lymphoepithelioma'. That meant that it was a secondary tumor and there was a primary tumor somewhere else in my nasopharynx that was the original problem.
Back I went into the operating room where the ENT doctor did an extensive examination and found nothing. She was so sure of her reconnaissance of the back of my throat that she told me that the pathologist was wrong, and it was just a lymphoma.
Now, being a computer geek, even way back in the dark ages of the internet in '95, I did some searching and found that if the primary tumor wasn't found, then the survival rate plummeted to about a fifth of the already lousy survival rate for the advanced Stage IV cancer. My wife and I decided that a second opinion might be a good idea.
Off we went in her Jeep to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota as the lousy weather descended across the Midwest. It's been known to happen, you know.
They had a problem getting the doctor here to release the specimen she'd yanked out of my neck, which I thought was odd because I don't remember selling it and figured I still owned it. Anyway, they eventually got the lymph node, did their own peek and confirmed the pathologist's diagnosis.
It wasn't until Halloween in 1995 that they finally found the original little bugger. It was just a tiny bump in the back of my throat that must have been there for a long time before it sent its friends marching into my lymph nodes.
They wanted to treat the cancer there, but I opted to have it done in Omaha and was sent to the care of Doctor Patrick J. McKenna (a name you may recognize from Max). Doctor Mac was the perfect man for the job as he was very personable, optimistic, had a good sense of humor and wouldn't put up with my constant whining. It helped that he knew his job, too.
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July 4, 2020
Western
The Nothing Man by C. J. Petit. I'm always sad to see the ending of your books. I want to keep on reading. This was a good story. I loved the storyline and the characters. Thank you for the many hours of enjoyment I have from reading your books.
The Nothing Man by C. J. Petit. I'm always sad to see the ending of your books. I want to keep on reading. This was a good story. I loved the storyline and the characters. Thank you for the many hours of enjoyment I have from reading your books.
August 5, 2020
I Looked For The CJ Petit I Love
I looked for the CJ Petit that I Loved but could not find him in this book. I loved that I left every book of yours I
Read feeling I had taken something that Made me believe in men who protected that which was good and right, that men still somewhere were strong enough to fight for Women who desperately needed help, honorably. I did not find you in this book, and my heart weeps for the you not in this writing. I missed the amazing man who wrote so realistic building adventure intelligently so exciting that I hated to come to the end, I missed you so as I read The Nothing Man. Betty Burdette
I looked for the CJ Petit that I Loved but could not find him in this book. I loved that I left every book of yours I
Read feeling I had taken something that Made me believe in men who protected that which was good and right, that men still somewhere were strong enough to fight for Women who desperately needed help, honorably. I did not find you in this book, and my heart weeps for the you not in this writing. I missed the amazing man who wrote so realistic building adventure intelligently so exciting that I hated to come to the end, I missed you so as I read The Nothing Man. Betty Burdette
July 23, 2020
An extraordinary novel of ongoing excursions by a young adolescent, who spent his time in an orphanage. Later he was placed in a bottling plant, which resulted in his defense of a young girl, that had him thrown out on his own once more. The rest is on the upswing, but not without compromising situations?
Definitely another five star masterpiece by Mr. C. J. Petit, whose outstanding descriptive rendition renditions of old American western folklore adventures are among the best of all western Authors! Nate is a man of character who fights all odds in overcoming his sordid past, having to change his identity in an effort to make a himself worthy of recognition! He is for the underdog, or at least those incapable of defending themselves making him stronger along the way.
Outstanding storylines that successfully touches the innermost feelings of any reader, especially those of us who were among those not born with a gold spoon in our mouth.Too, as always, Mr. Petit's superb character selections were perfectly selected for their commanding assignments throughout the entire book! There are romantic interludes entwined throughout this story,but the final one to snag Nate is very, very special, and a definitely compassionately heartwarming series of events leads to a successful conclusion!
Most definitely recommend this fascinating series of unending excitement to all readers! Especially o you non-western readers, as you will find yourselves completely mesmerized from beginning to end. You dyed in the wool western enthusiasts will definitely be impressed with Nate's uncanny ability in solving the problems that plagued him throughout his entire process of righting the wrongs that plagued him throughout his entire attempts to successfully assist those in need of assistance! You will be the loser, if you fail to follow these exciting episodes, as Mr. Petit continues his mastery of outstanding western folklore masterpieces!!!😅
Definitely another five star masterpiece by Mr. C. J. Petit, whose outstanding descriptive rendition renditions of old American western folklore adventures are among the best of all western Authors! Nate is a man of character who fights all odds in overcoming his sordid past, having to change his identity in an effort to make a himself worthy of recognition! He is for the underdog, or at least those incapable of defending themselves making him stronger along the way.
Outstanding storylines that successfully touches the innermost feelings of any reader, especially those of us who were among those not born with a gold spoon in our mouth.Too, as always, Mr. Petit's superb character selections were perfectly selected for their commanding assignments throughout the entire book! There are romantic interludes entwined throughout this story,but the final one to snag Nate is very, very special, and a definitely compassionately heartwarming series of events leads to a successful conclusion!
Most definitely recommend this fascinating series of unending excitement to all readers! Especially o you non-western readers, as you will find yourselves completely mesmerized from beginning to end. You dyed in the wool western enthusiasts will definitely be impressed with Nate's uncanny ability in solving the problems that plagued him throughout his entire process of righting the wrongs that plagued him throughout his entire attempts to successfully assist those in need of assistance! You will be the loser, if you fail to follow these exciting episodes, as Mr. Petit continues his mastery of outstanding western folklore masterpieces!!!😅
October 8, 2022
My favorite, so far
I must have read by now at least 20 of C.J. Petit's 80 plus books. I've enjoyed each and every one. They are all different in their story lines; I have never felt I was being fed a formula that the author had arrived at. Each story I've read is fresh, and I am guessing that is true of every one of the many. At the same time, there is a consistency in his style, the comfortable pace of the event sequence, the personal values I see in his "good" characters, which I am sure is reflected from the author himself, and the great range of motives in his "bad" characters. Then there is also Petit's evident knowledge of Western life in the late 1800s, including guns, horses, their care and important place in life, and even of human anatomy and resilience. And Petit knows love, as it was found, created and characterized in Western survival.
Petit is obviously a very hard working and productive author. As one of his devoted readers, I hope he keeps writing.
I must have read by now at least 20 of C.J. Petit's 80 plus books. I've enjoyed each and every one. They are all different in their story lines; I have never felt I was being fed a formula that the author had arrived at. Each story I've read is fresh, and I am guessing that is true of every one of the many. At the same time, there is a consistency in his style, the comfortable pace of the event sequence, the personal values I see in his "good" characters, which I am sure is reflected from the author himself, and the great range of motives in his "bad" characters. Then there is also Petit's evident knowledge of Western life in the late 1800s, including guns, horses, their care and important place in life, and even of human anatomy and resilience. And Petit knows love, as it was found, created and characterized in Western survival.
Petit is obviously a very hard working and productive author. As one of his devoted readers, I hope he keeps writing.
July 20, 2020
Excellent
I'm well aware of how words can hurt a youngster. As I got older and wiser (hopefully) one of my many regrets is some of the hurtful things I said to others. Kids, let me share some wisdom. It's a little bit like medicine, it will only help you if you take it. Everyone knows it's smart to learn from your mistakes. But it is wisdom to learn from someone else's mistakes. You won't live long enough to make them all. Look at the end result of those that do illegal drugs. It ain't pretty. What about those men that cheat on their wives? Again, the finished results are not pretty. Read a version of Proverbs that you can actually understand, God covered all this two thousand years ago.
I'm well aware of how words can hurt a youngster. As I got older and wiser (hopefully) one of my many regrets is some of the hurtful things I said to others. Kids, let me share some wisdom. It's a little bit like medicine, it will only help you if you take it. Everyone knows it's smart to learn from your mistakes. But it is wisdom to learn from someone else's mistakes. You won't live long enough to make them all. Look at the end result of those that do illegal drugs. It ain't pretty. What about those men that cheat on their wives? Again, the finished results are not pretty. Read a version of Proverbs that you can actually understand, God covered all this two thousand years ago.
March 25, 2022
One of his better stories!
I had put reading this book off because I hate all types of fighting— whether boxing or bare knuckle fighting. Wouldn’t you know—it was really a good book. It had a little fighting but it was a story of two people from an orphanage who were sold to a bottle factory at the age of six to work. He was known as #207 and in his teenage years he saved a young girl from a beating from the supervisor when she accidentally knocked a bottle to the floor and it broke. He was labeled the nothing man and unfortunately it stuck in his mind. A sheriff rescued him and helped his anger issues go away and he became a very good bounty hunter/lawman and investigator. Read to learn much more.
I had put reading this book off because I hate all types of fighting— whether boxing or bare knuckle fighting. Wouldn’t you know—it was really a good book. It had a little fighting but it was a story of two people from an orphanage who were sold to a bottle factory at the age of six to work. He was known as #207 and in his teenage years he saved a young girl from a beating from the supervisor when she accidentally knocked a bottle to the floor and it broke. He was labeled the nothing man and unfortunately it stuck in his mind. A sheriff rescued him and helped his anger issues go away and he became a very good bounty hunter/lawman and investigator. Read to learn much more.
September 1, 2020
I really liked this book. You talk about rags to riches, the main character raised as an orphan and sold to a bottle company at 6 was known 207 until he was kicked out for defending a young girl. A bare knuckle fighter for several years until he became a deputy sheriff and his life changed for the better. He moves to Wyoming and becomes a bounty hunter/PI wonders what attracts him to Mary a midwife. Later he learns she is the young girl he rescued years earlier and has followed him at distance for years with more than a school girls crush. This is one of the authors better books and has action, some drama and a sweet love story with a feel good ending.
July 6, 2020
The Nothing Man
Nate Manning's life began in an orphanage in St.Louis and was issued a number, no name. He left as a belligerent and angry young man who had no money and no place to sleep. So He did the only thing that he knew how to do , he fought, anyone his manager set him up with, until he met a man who showed him that there was a better way to live. Soon he had the courage to choose his own name, a good one to live with one to be proud of. Now if he could just heal the huge hole in his heart that would let him feel like he was worthy of living a normal life.
Nate Manning's life began in an orphanage in St.Louis and was issued a number, no name. He left as a belligerent and angry young man who had no money and no place to sleep. So He did the only thing that he knew how to do , he fought, anyone his manager set him up with, until he met a man who showed him that there was a better way to live. Soon he had the courage to choose his own name, a good one to live with one to be proud of. Now if he could just heal the huge hole in his heart that would let him feel like he was worthy of living a normal life.
July 23, 2020
A most unexpected ending.
I had never read anything by CJ Petit but was intrigued by th e title of the book. It turned out to be very readable and I read in one long sitting. The plot was confusing in places but it kept my interest through the entire tale. The ending is most unexpected. If you are a fan of the Western genre and like a little romantic thread without being a bodice jerker then you will probably enjoy this tale. I read mostly dystopian tales but history kept me reading throughout.
I had never read anything by CJ Petit but was intrigued by th e title of the book. It turned out to be very readable and I read in one long sitting. The plot was confusing in places but it kept my interest through the entire tale. The ending is most unexpected. If you are a fan of the Western genre and like a little romantic thread without being a bodice jerker then you will probably enjoy this tale. I read mostly dystopian tales but history kept me reading throughout.
August 26, 2020
Another riveting tail by C. J.
Loved the storyline and the characters. Like all his books, I did not want to put it down until the end. Really enjoyed the small differences in this book from all the previous books. The inner thoughts and driving force of the characters were a little more detailed. The path of bullets through bodies was much less detailed which is fine by my. The biggest change for me was all the characters walked when they moved through their daily life, they did not trot from place to place. Highly recommend and can't wait for the next book.
Loved the storyline and the characters. Like all his books, I did not want to put it down until the end. Really enjoyed the small differences in this book from all the previous books. The inner thoughts and driving force of the characters were a little more detailed. The path of bullets through bodies was much less detailed which is fine by my. The biggest change for me was all the characters walked when they moved through their daily life, they did not trot from place to place. Highly recommend and can't wait for the next book.
July 22, 2020
The story itself is interesting despite the twist ending being pretty obvious, but it seems to have lacked an editor as after about 20 pages the main characters name switches from Ned Boyd to Nate Manning mid-sentence with absolutely no explanation at that time (there is a sentence about it later in the book).There are also several times in the story where a character named Miss Miller is mixed up with another character in the book. It occurs again in the later chapters of the book as well with another character being called Ned by Nate. There are also some issues with some words being misspelled or used in the wrong context.
August 10, 2020
Good Story
I chose the rating because of the very poor proofreading. I've read many of Mr. Petit's stories and am always torn between a 4 and 5. The stories are interesting and inventive, the characters and settings well drawn BUT the mistakes are numerous and irritating. There is no, or very poor, proofreading before publication. Nonetheless I like the stories well enough to continue reading them.
I chose the rating because of the very poor proofreading. I've read many of Mr. Petit's stories and am always torn between a 4 and 5. The stories are interesting and inventive, the characters and settings well drawn BUT the mistakes are numerous and irritating. There is no, or very poor, proofreading before publication. Nonetheless I like the stories well enough to continue reading them.
January 2, 2021
Another C J Petit awesome book!
Wow, want a book! Ned Boyd, Nate Manning, Mary White, and Ruth Miller... these lives all intertwine with the Nothing Man. A life with a tragic past filled with doubt and fear struggles to hide deep secrets that haunts to the core. Can love and patience heal and release the Nothing Man? One of the most surprising endings I have ever read. A masterful piece of writing. You will love this book.
Wow, want a book! Ned Boyd, Nate Manning, Mary White, and Ruth Miller... these lives all intertwine with the Nothing Man. A life with a tragic past filled with doubt and fear struggles to hide deep secrets that haunts to the core. Can love and patience heal and release the Nothing Man? One of the most surprising endings I have ever read. A masterful piece of writing. You will love this book.
June 19, 2022
Another masterly woven tale…
Another great western by CJ Petit. Sometimes life just throws us curves, however Mr. Petit has managed to turn his into a triumph by providing the time and means to give back so much to those of us who look forward to each and everyone of his unique tales and adventures….giving us a glimpse into the lives of the characters he makes so real. Well done CJ, well done!
Another great western by CJ Petit. Sometimes life just throws us curves, however Mr. Petit has managed to turn his into a triumph by providing the time and means to give back so much to those of us who look forward to each and everyone of his unique tales and adventures….giving us a glimpse into the lives of the characters he makes so real. Well done CJ, well done!
March 21, 2025
Cowboy story with universal theme
As teachers in city public schools in Upstate New York, we met many 'nothing kids'. The author had many insights
into these sad stories. However, he also showed how devotion can melt their fears and introduce them to real relationships.
Don't worry, there are all the best Ingredients of a good cowboy story included-- bad guys, horses, gunfight and heroes and heroines. All sadness erased with an HEA. A good read.
As teachers in city public schools in Upstate New York, we met many 'nothing kids'. The author had many insights
into these sad stories. However, he also showed how devotion can melt their fears and introduce them to real relationships.
Don't worry, there are all the best Ingredients of a good cowboy story included-- bad guys, horses, gunfight and heroes and heroines. All sadness erased with an HEA. A good read.
July 11, 2020
Number 207
A somewhat sad story at the start. Factory conditions were had for young children and I am sure they were much worse for young orphans. Like all stories you have twists and turns, but I was happy to have figured out one twist. I am sure that readers of the book will enjoy them.
A somewhat sad story at the start. Factory conditions were had for young children and I am sure they were much worse for young orphans. Like all stories you have twists and turns, but I was happy to have figured out one twist. I am sure that readers of the book will enjoy them.
July 19, 2020
4 STARS, ORPHANS, DETECTIVE
Old West Era Drama filled with fights, ambushes, Fraud, and lots of talk plus actions of different types of guns/rifles/muskets. CJP has given us another one which I had to read straight thru, a real page Turner, one that makes me sigh at the end for several reasons. 1, I am at end of a satisfying read & 2, time to locate another book. RECOMMEND
Old West Era Drama filled with fights, ambushes, Fraud, and lots of talk plus actions of different types of guns/rifles/muskets. CJP has given us another one which I had to read straight thru, a real page Turner, one that makes me sigh at the end for several reasons. 1, I am at end of a satisfying read & 2, time to locate another book. RECOMMEND
July 31, 2020
The plot, characters are historically accurate.
A excellent plot and characters that holds one's attention from beginning to the end. The plot, characters are all believable and historically accurate. If you enjoy a great western story then I strongly recommend books by C.J. Petit!
A excellent plot and characters that holds one's attention from beginning to the end. The plot, characters are all believable and historically accurate. If you enjoy a great western story then I strongly recommend books by C.J. Petit!
August 13, 2020
Good story as usual
The author is a good writer. He has great ideas and gives lives to his characters. He makes the characters very believable and I have a tendency to identify with many of them. The typos are getting better, not as many as there used to be. I'll be waiting for another new book
The author is a good writer. He has great ideas and gives lives to his characters. He makes the characters very believable and I have a tendency to identify with many of them. The typos are getting better, not as many as there used to be. I'll be waiting for another new book
August 19, 2020
One of Mr Petit's Best
What a most wonderful story of overcoming hardships! In remembering our history..we forget the orphans who were treated as bad as other minorities! How hard of a life a lot of our minorities have been forced to live!! To all those who never got a real!chance to live their own lives! May God hold them in the palm of his hand!!!
What a most wonderful story of overcoming hardships! In remembering our history..we forget the orphans who were treated as bad as other minorities! How hard of a life a lot of our minorities have been forced to live!! To all those who never got a real!chance to live their own lives! May God hold them in the palm of his hand!!!
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August 30, 2020Pretty interesting story. I didn't know some of the history used in this plot and it was interesting to look up the background of the child labor practices for myself. The living conditions described in these Western stories makes me real glad I was not born back then. I like C.J. Petit's stories, and have read a lot of them.
September 15, 2020
An orphan boy became someone.
Matt didn't know who his parents were. He had been sold from an orphanage to a bottle factory. He was thrown out of the factory and earned a living bare knuckle fighting. With the help of a sheriff he turned his life around. There are some surprises, but he finally gets a life.
Matt didn't know who his parents were. He had been sold from an orphanage to a bottle factory. He was thrown out of the factory and earned a living bare knuckle fighting. With the help of a sheriff he turned his life around. There are some surprises, but he finally gets a life.
October 19, 2020
Petit is a favorite author whose tales I read and reread!
The Nothing Man is the story of an orphan who became a success butcouldn't accept the fact. Like all the other Petit books it is well written with strong characters. Unlike many Kindle books all are well edited. I'm afollower and hope he continues to turn out good books.
The Nothing Man is the story of an orphan who became a success butcouldn't accept the fact. Like all the other Petit books it is well written with strong characters. Unlike many Kindle books all are well edited. I'm afollower and hope he continues to turn out good books.
April 8, 2023
Somebody
For many of us, regardless of how we were brought up, there are times in life when we really do wonder, "Who am I?". As we make our path we have hopes and dreams that point us in a direction, unlike Nate whose direction had no guidance as he wandered in life. Good story with a nice, if somewhat surreal, ending.
For many of us, regardless of how we were brought up, there are times in life when we really do wonder, "Who am I?". As we make our path we have hopes and dreams that point us in a direction, unlike Nate whose direction had no guidance as he wandered in life. Good story with a nice, if somewhat surreal, ending.
September 25, 2023
Ruth was a nut job. A boring nut job at that. Nate/Ned was a depressed loner who was never going to get over his childhood. Which was pretty crappy. Plus he was sexually repressed unless a woman said she was NEVER going to love him . That was his turn on.
Nope. None of the characters in the story ran true. You can't convince me C J wrote this book. A dnf.
Nope. None of the characters in the story ran true. You can't convince me C J wrote this book. A dnf.
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July 5, 2020
Another great book
Thank you for another wonderful book!! I look forward to all your books! I love your characters. They are so wonderfully flawed and heroic. Keeps me wanting more. My favorite author.
Thank you for another wonderful book!! I look forward to all your books! I love your characters. They are so wonderfully flawed and heroic. Keeps me wanting more. My favorite author.
July 7, 2020
Another great western book. A must read.
I don't know how u come up with your main characters, but how ever you do, you are doing a great job. Please do us all a favor, and never stop writing your western books. Thank you .
I don't know how u come up with your main characters, but how ever you do, you are doing a great job. Please do us all a favor, and never stop writing your western books. Thank you .
July 8, 2020
Another great story!
Keep writing, your books are so many things, adventures,families,romantic and love stories. I look forward to the next story. I would recommend your books for easy reading and pure enjoyment!
Keep writing, your books are so many things, adventures,families,romantic and love stories. I look forward to the next story. I would recommend your books for easy reading and pure enjoyment!
July 10, 2020
This Nothing book is something
Another great story. I’ve read all of the author’s books and this, like the others, is excellent. I only wish that, either, I read slower or that he wrote faster.
Another great story. I’ve read all of the author’s books and this, like the others, is excellent. I only wish that, either, I read slower or that he wrote faster.
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July 10, 2020C J Petit is the something man!
Petit started later in life as a writer but from the beginning has been something special. I have read all his books twice and can't wait for the next one. I highly recommend The Nothing Man.
Petit started later in life as a writer but from the beginning has been something special. I have read all his books twice and can't wait for the next one. I highly recommend The Nothing Man.
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