Hitch

By: C.J. Petit

Narrated by: Michael Alan White

Toby took the conductor’s hand as he stepped from the train in the dark night unsure of why his mother had sent him away. The conductor had his travel bag in his hand and Toby looked at the shadowy, unlit buildings as he was led down the street.

After five minutes, the conductor guided him to a bench on the boardwalk of the sleeping town, then left his bag on the bench with him.

“Now, son, I gotta leave you here. You stay there until the sheriff comes and he’ll find your aunt for you. Okay?”

Toby nodded, said, “Thank you, sir,” then the conductor patted him on the head, turned and left.

Toby was more confused than afraid as he sat in front of the jail. No matter what else happened, he knew that he would have someone go back to the farm and bring his mother back to him. Three hours later, the sheriff led him into the diner where he introduced him to his uncle, Hitch Nelson.

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Hitch

Great story. Worth listening to. CJ Petit great Western writer. Love westerns from those early years.

Fireworks of a story

Awesome characters; love, acceptance and bliss. I enjoyed “Hitch” by CJ Petit. The performance was excellent. 5 Stars

Totally spellbinding

Every thing. C. j petit Is outstanding! I have listened two or more times and enjoy each every time I listen.

good old fashion storyline

I just finished listening to “Hitch” by C. J. Petit, a classic old-fashioned Western with familiar themes and settings. While the story follows the traditional arc of the genre, I didn’t find it quite as compelling as some of Petit's other works. The middle and ending felt drawn out, and I think the overall narrative could have benefited from tighter pacing and more emphasis on the dramatic moments.That said, it’s still a pleasant escape: a light, easy listen for when you want to step away from the everyday.

I experienced this book as an audiobook from Audible, which runs for eleven hours and thirty minutes. Michael Alan White delivers a solid performance, bringing a steady and fitting tone to the narration.