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Jess Williams #3
Sins of the Father
In book three, Sins of the Father, Jess hunts down his father, Eddie Sloan. After two years he finally has him in his sights when a desperate call for help comes from Marshall Frank Reedy. Jess answers the call for help and he heads for Timber Texas and straight into a bloody range war between two cattle barons. Rance Madden and his hired guns have no idea of the trouble heading their way. Jess arrives and Madden's men start dying one by one and he begins to feel the grip of death at his throat--and Jess is slowly tightening the noose.
343 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 4, 2011
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About the author
Robert J. Thomas
193 books61 followersLibrarian's note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
In 1990 Robert J. Thomas was sworn in as the full time mayor for the city of Westland, Michigan. He served twelve years, making him the longest serving mayor in Westland's history.
While he was mayor he wrote his first book titled, How to Run for Local Office, which has now sold over 25,000 copies worldwide.
He has written and published on Kindle, the Jess Williams Westerns series. Retired, he now lives in Mississippi with his wfe Jill.
In 1990 Robert J. Thomas was sworn in as the full time mayor for the city of Westland, Michigan. He served twelve years, making him the longest serving mayor in Westland's history.
While he was mayor he wrote his first book titled, How to Run for Local Office, which has now sold over 25,000 copies worldwide.
He has written and published on Kindle, the Jess Williams Westerns series. Retired, he now lives in Mississippi with his wfe Jill.
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August 27, 2023
Sins of the Father is Book 3 of the Jess Williams series of books. There is more complexity here. Up to now, things have been amazingly simple. People challenge Jess. He tells them that he does not want to be responsible for their deaths, so they should turn away. They choose to ignore him, refuse to deviate from their destiny, and he has made them regret that decision.
In this book, there is an entire town under siege and a former confidante has asked for help. Jess has been shaped by the Wild West. He has attained his specific worldview due to his interactions with the Wild West, so in order to continue to believe in his values, he must subscribe to the code he has adopted. This is a good, bordering on great, story/series.
In this book, there is an entire town under siege and a former confidante has asked for help. Jess has been shaped by the Wild West. He has attained his specific worldview due to his interactions with the Wild West, so in order to continue to believe in his values, he must subscribe to the code he has adopted. This is a good, bordering on great, story/series.
February 6, 2018
SINS OF THE FATHER AND BROTHER
We all know a little how Jesse Williams came to possessing his strange and soon to be famous gun. Jesse has met his ghosts and revenge for what his birth father and brother did to the family that raised Jesse.
Some would say that's horrible that a son would kill his father and brother, but it's against nature,,
but so is murdering and raping because those that do these horrific things are void of morals or ethics in lives.
The beginning of a young man with a strange pistol who only kills the worse of the worst of mankind in the west. We will meet Sharps and Gray his long horses who follow Jesse unconditionally. Later on we'll meet Shadow, an intelligent wolf who seems to appear when the powers that be feel he needs help.
This is a great western series, great plots and characters..you'll see as you continue to read about JESSE WILLIAMS adventures.
We all know a little how Jesse Williams came to possessing his strange and soon to be famous gun. Jesse has met his ghosts and revenge for what his birth father and brother did to the family that raised Jesse.
Some would say that's horrible that a son would kill his father and brother, but it's against nature,,
but so is murdering and raping because those that do these horrific things are void of morals or ethics in lives.
The beginning of a young man with a strange pistol who only kills the worse of the worst of mankind in the west. We will meet Sharps and Gray his long horses who follow Jesse unconditionally. Later on we'll meet Shadow, an intelligent wolf who seems to appear when the powers that be feel he needs help.
This is a great western series, great plots and characters..you'll see as you continue to read about JESSE WILLIAMS adventures.
January 10, 2021
The quest continues
Jess Williams has finished his first quest and put down the last of the men who massacred his family after raping and murdering his mother and 7 year old little sister. Now the search begins for his birth father and brother. Along the way obstacles get in the way, but Jess continues towards his goal while finding his vocation in life. The action continues as the mystery of the modified pistol and holster lingers in the background. Read on to get the details of this continuing saga.
Jess Williams has finished his first quest and put down the last of the men who massacred his family after raping and murdering his mother and 7 year old little sister. Now the search begins for his birth father and brother. Along the way obstacles get in the way, but Jess continues towards his goal while finding his vocation in life. The action continues as the mystery of the modified pistol and holster lingers in the background. Read on to get the details of this continuing saga.
August 21, 2025
I started reading the series for the second time!
I love the story of the pistol and how Jess used it and how it was returned when he was done with it. Reading everything for the second time makes me enjoy the series twice as much! I read the new book as soon as it comes out, but then I just go back to the older books and read them until the next new one comes out.
I love the story of the pistol and how Jess used it and how it was returned when he was done with it. Reading everything for the second time makes me enjoy the series twice as much! I read the new book as soon as it comes out, but then I just go back to the older books and read them until the next new one comes out.
July 7, 2020
Bad as Father
Jess Williams never met his biological father and his twin brother. His two brother grew up as bad and evil as his father. Jesse found out how bad and I knew he had to kill them. What struggles he had to endure. He saved a town with good people.
Jess Williams never met his biological father and his twin brother. His two brother grew up as bad and evil as his father. Jesse found out how bad and I knew he had to kill them. What struggles he had to endure. He saved a town with good people.
October 14, 2021
Good read
Jess finally meets his biological father, helps his sheriff friend reclaim his town from a greedy rancher, and continues to hunt the worst of the worst outlaws. Readers will enjoy learning more of the history surrounding Jess' unusual gun rig.
Jess finally meets his biological father, helps his sheriff friend reclaim his town from a greedy rancher, and continues to hunt the worst of the worst outlaws. Readers will enjoy learning more of the history surrounding Jess' unusual gun rig.
July 9, 2022
Fast moving,bear western
a will written Story loud of turns you don't see coming,hard to put down once you are in it,i love a story that keeps my attention,good for grown ups to read,that can see the need for hero's in our lives
a will written Story loud of turns you don't see coming,hard to put down once you are in it,i love a story that keeps my attention,good for grown ups to read,that can see the need for hero's in our lives
July 19, 2017
Great read
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good western. It's a easy read with lots of suspense.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good western. It's a easy read with lots of suspense.
September 3, 2017
Justicr, the hard way!
I thoroughly enjoy this series and I highly recommend them for anyone who enjoys Western novels about good people fighting evil.
I thoroughly enjoy this series and I highly recommend them for anyone who enjoys Western novels about good people fighting evil.
April 9, 2018
If you like action westerns then the Jess Williams series is worth a read. This is the 3rd in the series and I know the author has written over 60 books in the collection.
May 22, 2018
Wow. Great book. Loved it.
February 21, 2020
A legend is made!
I have read many of Jess Williams novels and it was good to read the second novel. A very interesting turn of events at the end.
I have read many of Jess Williams novels and it was good to read the second novel. A very interesting turn of events at the end.
May 18, 2023
Good Series
Just finished the first three books of the series. Good job. I can’t wait to get to the next one.
Just finished the first three books of the series. Good job. I can’t wait to get to the next one.
August 11, 2023
great and fast read
The Jess Williams stories are great and fast reads, exactly what a good western should be, I strongly recommend these books
The Jess Williams stories are great and fast reads, exactly what a good western should be, I strongly recommend these books
March 7, 2024
No epilogue needed !
Why write an epilogue for a decent western story that adds nothing of value to the western life story ?
Why write an epilogue for a decent western story that adds nothing of value to the western life story ?
February 3, 2025
Great western reading
This was a very good series to read I enjoyed a great deal. I will know more of Robert J. Thomas writings as read more of his works but this series was great.
This was a very good series to read I enjoyed a great deal. I will know more of Robert J. Thomas writings as read more of his works but this series was great.
April 6, 2015
Sins of the Father
A wrong made right. Little did that despicable gang of vultures know the fury they would unleash in a young man of 14 years. He'll bent on avenging the hideous butchery of his young family. Ride with Jess Williams, and share his masterful tactics as he slowly and meticulously makes puts to rest all those it throats that need killing. You will not disappointed in this story. Highly recommended.
A wrong made right. Little did that despicable gang of vultures know the fury they would unleash in a young man of 14 years. He'll bent on avenging the hideous butchery of his young family. Ride with Jess Williams, and share his masterful tactics as he slowly and meticulously makes puts to rest all those it throats that need killing. You will not disappointed in this story. Highly recommended.
March 25, 2015
Typical western about attempted land grab over water rights. Sub plot of Jess Williams tracking down his biological father whom he has never met.
The transcription from paperback to ebook format is absolutely horrible. It's a real shame that the company doing this work didn't pay attention to the quality of the work.
The transcription from paperback to ebook format is absolutely horrible. It's a real shame that the company doing this work didn't pay attention to the quality of the work.
December 11, 2023
Great series!
I got a couple of these westerners for my Dad for free and bought two more of the series. Now I'll go back and buy #2 and others so I have the collection. Thanks to Thomas, I am now a fan of westerners. This particular book was hard to put down. Love the characters.
I got a couple of these westerners for my Dad for free and bought two more of the series. Now I'll go back and buy #2 and others so I have the collection. Thanks to Thomas, I am now a fan of westerners. This particular book was hard to put down. Love the characters.
April 23, 2015
Loyalty
Jesus Williams is the definition of loyalty. Best story of the first three books. Sad ending. Unexpected. Looking forward to see what happens next to the young Jess Williams.
Jesus Williams is the definition of loyalty. Best story of the first three books. Sad ending. Unexpected. Looking forward to see what happens next to the young Jess Williams.
February 5, 2017
I enjoyed this book so much that I have purchased 3 more of the series.The main character is great a man amongst men. Im trying to practice some restraint and read other books before I purchase the next set of 4 there are a total of 50.
December 3, 2023
Easy to read, continuation of Jess Williams saga. The last chapter has another cliff-hanger. Very good escapist western fiction. If you enjoyed the first one or two of the series you will not be disappointed in this work.
June 8, 2013
Third in the series and I will continue to read them.
September 10, 2016
WESTERN
Jim read this on 3-5-15 and rated it 4.8 stars.
Jim read this on 3-5-15 and rated it 4.8 stars.
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