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ⓘ About C.J. Petit
After a career in the Air Force lasting for 23 years, and a second career as a computer specialist for the city of Bellevue. He became limited by the aftereffects of cancer and its treatment, which all make it impossible for him to swallow, talk, spit, and eat. This downward spiraling health situation was the reason that he began writing. In the year 2011, he was put on disability and he was really limited in what he could do but he worked around the house and did a lot of reading. He read just about anything: histories, science fiction, mysteries, fantasy, and of course, a bunch of westerns. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, C.J. Petit has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by C.J. Petit
Dylan's Journey
Dylan's Journey is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Evans Family Saga Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Bryn's War
Conflict and courage define Bryn's War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Evans Family Saga Books series by C.J. Petit that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Huw's Legacy
Huw's Legacy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Evans Family Saga Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Lynn's Search
Lynn's Search is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Evans Family Saga Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Bethan's Choice
Bethan's Choice is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Evans Family Saga Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Alwen's Dream
Alwen's Dream continues the Publication Order of Evans Family Saga Books story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dylan's Memories
Dylan's Memories continues the Publication Order of Evans Family Saga Books story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Unwanted
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Joe Beck Books with Unwanted, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
Reunion
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Joe Beck Books with Reunion, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
The Divide
The Divide is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Joe Beck Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
The Laramie Plains
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Joe Beck Books with The Laramie Plains, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
Idaho City
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Joe Beck Books with Idaho City, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
Spring Surprises
Spring Surprises continues the Publication Order of Joe Beck Books story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Friends Lost and Found
Friends Lost and Found is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Joe Beck Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Passing Years
Passing Years continues the Publication Order of Joe Beck Books story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Trouble Shooter: Part One
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Trouble Shooter Books with The Trouble Shooter: Part One, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
The Trouble Shooter Part Two
The Trouble Shooter Part Two is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Trouble Shooter Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Nueva Luz
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Nueva Luz, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
Nora
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Nora, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
Mister Thor
Mister Thor continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Zack
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Zack, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
Slow John
Slow John continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Marsh's Valley
Marsh's Valley continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Abandoned
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Abandoned, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
Retribution
Retribution continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Witch of Dakota
Magic takes center stage in The Witch of Dakota, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series that expands the enchanting world created by C.J. Petit.
Inevitable
Inevitable is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Scandal in Topeka
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Scandal in Topeka, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
North of Denton
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with North of Denton, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
Rock Creek
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Rock Creek, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
Sheriff Joe
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Sheriff Joe, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
Gabe Owens
Gabe Owens continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Conn Jackson
Conn Jackson is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Return to Hardeman County
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Return to Hardeman County, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
Ted Shepard: Return to Wilmore
Ted Shepard: Return to Wilmore is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
War Adams
Conflict and courage define War Adams, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by C.J. Petit that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Fort Selden
Fort Selden is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Will Scott
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Will Scott, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
Haven
Haven is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Mac's Cabin
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Mac's Cabin, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
Chance
Chance continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Sam's County
Sam's County is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Doc Holt
Doc Holt is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Matt Dunne
Matt Dunne is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Ben Gray
Ben Gray continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Scotts Bluff
Scotts Bluff continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
South of Denver
South of Denver continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Last Four
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Last Four, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
Miles City
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Miles City, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
Deception
Deception continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Hopewell
Hopewell continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Baker City
Baker City continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Max
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Max, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
The Silver Widows
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Silver Widows, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
The Gun Smith
The Gun Smith continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Wilmore
Wilmore is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Gus
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Gus, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
Hunting Pearl
Hunting Pearl is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Bessie
Bessie is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Finding Bucky
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Finding Bucky, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
The Debt
The Debt is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
The Eclipse
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Eclipse, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
The Scalawags
The Scalawags is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Hitch
Hitch is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
The Stampede
The Stampede continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Wake of the Bertrand
The Wake of the Bertrand continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Cole
Cole continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Luke
Luke is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
A.J. Smith
A.J. Smith continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Second Star
The Second Star continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Tate
Tate continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Virgil's Herd
Virgil's Herd is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Alex Paine
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Alex Paine, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
Garrett's Duty
Garrett's Duty is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
The Nothing Man
The Nothing Man is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Rhody Jones
Rhody Jones continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Cy Page: Western Union Man
Cy Page: Western Union Man is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Tabby Hayes
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Tabby Hayes, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
Letter for Gene
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Letter for Gene, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
Grip Taylor
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Grip Taylor, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
East of the Cascades
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with East of the Cascades, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
The Iron Wolfe
The Iron Wolfe is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Wade Rivers: Conversations with Mooney
Wade Rivers: Conversations with Mooney continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Ghost Train
Ghost Train is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
The Inheritance
The Inheritance continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Cap Tyler
Cap Tyler is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
The Photographer
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Photographer, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
Jake
Jake continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Riding Shotgun
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Riding Shotgun, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
The Saloon Lawyer
The Saloon Lawyer is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Petit have come to expect.
Rusty & Bug
Rusty & Bug continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Poole's Gold
Poole's Gold continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Clara's Crusade
Clara's Crusade continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Brakeman
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Brakeman, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Petit.
Travis
Travis continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Cold Pursuit
Cold Pursuit continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Petit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is C.J. Petit?
C.J. Petit is a bestselling author known for 4 book series containing over 96 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Evans Family Saga Books, Publication Order of Joe Beck Books, Publication Order of The Trouble Shooter Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best C.J. Petit series to start with?
For readers new to C.J. Petit's work, the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 79 books. Begin with Nueva Luz to start from the very beginning.
How many books has C.J. Petit written?
C.J. Petit has written over 96 books across 4 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read C.J. Petit books in order?
Yes, reading C.J. Petit's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does C.J. Petit write in?
C.J. Petit writes primarily in fiction. With 4 series across 96 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are C.J. Petit's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of C.J. Petit's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is C.J. Petit's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, C.J. Petit's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. The first book, Nueva Luz, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.