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Jess Williams #7
The River Runs Red
Jess is on the hunt for two men wanted for murder when he runs into a crooked sheriff in a little Texas town. Jess finds himself locked up in jail and all of his weapons confiscated by Sheriff Hatfield, including his very unique pistol and holster. To make matters even worse, Sheriff Hatfield plans on having Jess swinging from a hangman's noose soon.
Moments before Jess is supposed to hang, he is rescued by United States Marshal Frank Reedy who has other plans for Jess and his unique set of killing skills.
After Jess finishes with his revenge on Sheriff Hatfield and his two deputies, Marshal Reedy informs Jess that their good friend, John Bodine, is locked up in a little Mexican jail and being guarded by General Zoreles and his army of men.
Jess finds out that he has to go into Mexico all by himself to break John Bodine out of the jail before General Zoreles has him executed by a Mexican firing squad.
The battle that ensues at the Rio Grande River turns into a hellish bloodbath, with Jess taking on General Zoreles and his army as he brings another unique gun to the battle.
Moments before Jess is supposed to hang, he is rescued by United States Marshal Frank Reedy who has other plans for Jess and his unique set of killing skills.
After Jess finishes with his revenge on Sheriff Hatfield and his two deputies, Marshal Reedy informs Jess that their good friend, John Bodine, is locked up in a little Mexican jail and being guarded by General Zoreles and his army of men.
Jess finds out that he has to go into Mexico all by himself to break John Bodine out of the jail before General Zoreles has him executed by a Mexican firing squad.
The battle that ensues at the Rio Grande River turns into a hellish bloodbath, with Jess taking on General Zoreles and his army as he brings another unique gun to the battle.
170 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 7, 2013
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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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March 15, 2018
THE NOOSE AROUND HIS NECK
John Bodine is imprisoned down in Mexico and U.S.Marshal Frank Reedy has just arrived in the nick of time to save Jess Williams from hanging. It's just a hot mess all the way around. Jess wakes up in prison in a little town in Texas by the name of Hollis. Sheriff Hatfield, a crooked lawman who has made it his life long duty to hang whomever he wants without a legal trail has done it to the wrong man, he's taken all of Jess's weapons including his special pistol, oh yeah, also the three thousand dollars Jess was carrying. Jess told the Marshal and his two deputies that he will pay them PAY for their mistreatment heaped on him. They wouldn't give him any nourishment, which included water...sometimes it's best to leave well enough alone..Some people just never learn or just to stupid to acknowledge when your about to meet your MAKER.
U.S. Marshal Frank Reedy accompanied by four U.S.Deputy Marshals who were hunting for Jess and they got their in time, because Jess was just a few seconds from having the noose placed around his neck....shakey shakey and Sheriff Hatfield is either to arrogant or dumb to listen to U.S. Marshal Reedy orders to release Jess.
This is another fast moving no nonsense, but some comedy especially between Jess, U.S. Marshal Reedy and John Bodine after Jess rescues him from a Mexican jail. Just goes to show you life in the Old West wasn't a bag of jelly beans or a nice hot cup of Arbuckle Coffee..🍵
John Bodine is imprisoned down in Mexico and U.S.Marshal Frank Reedy has just arrived in the nick of time to save Jess Williams from hanging. It's just a hot mess all the way around. Jess wakes up in prison in a little town in Texas by the name of Hollis. Sheriff Hatfield, a crooked lawman who has made it his life long duty to hang whomever he wants without a legal trail has done it to the wrong man, he's taken all of Jess's weapons including his special pistol, oh yeah, also the three thousand dollars Jess was carrying. Jess told the Marshal and his two deputies that he will pay them PAY for their mistreatment heaped on him. They wouldn't give him any nourishment, which included water...sometimes it's best to leave well enough alone..Some people just never learn or just to stupid to acknowledge when your about to meet your MAKER.
U.S. Marshal Frank Reedy accompanied by four U.S.Deputy Marshals who were hunting for Jess and they got their in time, because Jess was just a few seconds from having the noose placed around his neck....shakey shakey and Sheriff Hatfield is either to arrogant or dumb to listen to U.S. Marshal Reedy orders to release Jess.
This is another fast moving no nonsense, but some comedy especially between Jess, U.S. Marshal Reedy and John Bodine after Jess rescues him from a Mexican jail. Just goes to show you life in the Old West wasn't a bag of jelly beans or a nice hot cup of Arbuckle Coffee..🍵
December 30, 2024
No
He's has been written up.as the most famous gunslinger amongst them all with speed ,accuracy and an unmatched sense of situational.awareness amongst all gunslingers but in one gunfight he apparently lost it all.and let.someone hit him in the back of the head and knocked him out. What he get had for.A reputation is lost because one does not lose situational.awareness in the game of life and death If you all believe that then the earth is flat .
No knows just how stupid he will.become . I for.one have lost faith in Jes the bounty hunter
He's has been written up.as the most famous gunslinger amongst them all with speed ,accuracy and an unmatched sense of situational.awareness amongst all gunslingers but in one gunfight he apparently lost it all.and let.someone hit him in the back of the head and knocked him out. What he get had for.A reputation is lost because one does not lose situational.awareness in the game of life and death If you all believe that then the earth is flat .
No knows just how stupid he will.become . I for.one have lost faith in Jes the bounty hunter
March 16, 2018
Still the fastest gun
This is the fifth or sixth book about Jess that I have read. The first few were good, but then they began to be cookie-cutter books. Jess vs two or three men at a time in each book. I recommend trying a few because they were good. When, or if, you feel they are getting too similar, you can always give them a rest.
This is the fifth or sixth book about Jess that I have read. The first few were good, but then they began to be cookie-cutter books. Jess vs two or three men at a time in each book. I recommend trying a few because they were good. When, or if, you feel they are getting too similar, you can always give them a rest.
January 27, 2019
Very entertaining
As usual trouble finds Jess wherever he goes. I really liked the strategy of how Jess takes on the Mexican army. He certainly had his hands full. This is just another great and well written book in the series by Thomas. Well done. I would recommend this series to anybody that enjoys western novels.
As usual trouble finds Jess wherever he goes. I really liked the strategy of how Jess takes on the Mexican army. He certainly had his hands full. This is just another great and well written book in the series by Thomas. Well done. I would recommend this series to anybody that enjoys western novels.
September 15, 2017
A time for everything including taking out the human garbage.
Well written and entertaining western. If you enjoy reading Western novels then you should enjoy the Jess Williams Western series.
Well written and entertaining western. If you enjoy reading Western novels then you should enjoy the Jess Williams Western series.
July 19, 2021
Good book
Read all of them books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
Read all of them books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
October 16, 2021
Good read
Jess is still hunting murderers for the bounty, but first, he helps Marshal Reedy break John Bodine out of a Mexican jail. Quite a shooting scene.
Jess is still hunting murderers for the bounty, but first, he helps Marshal Reedy break John Bodine out of a Mexican jail. Quite a shooting scene.
November 25, 2021
Ah, read on !!!
July 6, 2022
Good
Almost a five and it was ok but not as good as others I have read about Jess. Hope you dnjoy
Almost a five and it was ok but not as good as others I have read about Jess. Hope you dnjoy
April 26, 2023
Enough with the whiskey obsession!!!!
September 2, 2024
good series
This series is filled with adventure, intrigue and violence in a real western way. Always good reading from this author. His books keep the reader engaged
This series is filled with adventure, intrigue and violence in a real western way. Always good reading from this author. His books keep the reader engaged
March 22, 2016
The River Runs Red : (A Jessica Williams Western Book 7)
Not my usual genre I have to admit, this was a REALLY GREAT READ. Jess Williams is a bounty hunter. A really successful one, due to the fact he is very fast on the draw and carries many guns. He is however an extremely honest and fair man, so he is supported by most lawmen. Then again like every occupation there are always a few bad guys in the bunch. This is a long series...so if you enjoy western , you will be in for a treat. I RECOMMEND
Not my usual genre I have to admit, this was a REALLY GREAT READ. Jess Williams is a bounty hunter. A really successful one, due to the fact he is very fast on the draw and carries many guns. He is however an extremely honest and fair man, so he is supported by most lawmen. Then again like every occupation there are always a few bad guys in the bunch. This is a long series...so if you enjoy western , you will be in for a treat. I RECOMMEND
January 27, 2016
It was a vert exciting book to read,it kept me on the edge of my of my seat again. Liked it very much since I am a womam r edge
An who loves to shoot now ,the with all the muslims coming to our country, I say arm yourselves and know how to shoot, it gives you a safer feeling, only if you know how to use your arm. Do it.
An who loves to shoot now ,the with all the muslims coming to our country, I say arm yourselves and know how to shoot, it gives you a safer feeling, only if you know how to use your arm. Do it.
December 15, 2023
Entertaining story.
I like the main character and enjoy reading about all of his adventures and gun slinging. There is a lot of action in this series and occasionally some good humor. The length is a bit short for me, but it's still a fun read.
I like the main character and enjoy reading about all of his adventures and gun slinging. There is a lot of action in this series and occasionally some good humor. The length is a bit short for me, but it's still a fun read.
April 19, 2015
The river runs red
Another great story by Robert J. Thomas. Jesus Williams methods are crude but, effective. I dare say they are just across the border of legality. Nonetheless the less, exciting. Can't wait to get started on the next story. So, "Giddy Up," cowboy fans.
Another great story by Robert J. Thomas. Jesus Williams methods are crude but, effective. I dare say they are just across the border of legality. Nonetheless the less, exciting. Can't wait to get started on the next story. So, "Giddy Up," cowboy fans.
June 12, 2015
GreAt Start
Great 20 first chapters. Loved the story of Jess and his posse verse the Mexican army. At that point of the book I wanted to give it five stars. That was until the last six chapters went back to predictable story line and a very weak ending.
Great 20 first chapters. Loved the story of Jess and his posse verse the Mexican army. At that point of the book I wanted to give it five stars. That was until the last six chapters went back to predictable story line and a very weak ending.
November 17, 2016
There are times that a action packed western is in order.
Readers new to this series really need to start at the beginning. Author makes many assumptions that the reader has read the earlier novels. But, as westerns go, this is a very good series.
Readers new to this series really need to start at the beginning. Author makes many assumptions that the reader has read the earlier novels. But, as westerns go, this is a very good series.
October 31, 2013
I have read the previous novels and this novel is as good as the others. I will read all in this series. They are enjoyable reading and I don't want to put it down until finished.
March 31, 2014
Another western of Jess killing off lots of people. This one is even more gory than the others I have read. I found 11 errors in this book as well.
May 12, 2014
A true shootem up
a decent read with a lot of gun play and killing, by the end it got to the absurd stage
a decent read with a lot of gun play and killing, by the end it got to the absurd stage
November 12, 2014
Another good Jess Williams western.
Good characters and story flow.
Bring on the next story. Recommend.
Good characters and story flow.
Bring on the next story. Recommend.
November 9, 2014
Lots of laughs
If you like western, this series of books is for you. There is lots of laugh among friends, and the details is like the reader is right there in the wild west.
If you like western, this series of books is for you. There is lots of laugh among friends, and the details is like the reader is right there in the wild west.
January 20, 2015
Another good story by Thomas.
Good story and the editing is much better than in previous books. Jesus must be getting softer because he didn't kill everyone this time.
Good story and the editing is much better than in previous books. Jesus must be getting softer because he didn't kill everyone this time.
March 2, 2015
Jess Williams one man war against Mexico!
May 9, 2015
Jess Williams
Great story I couldn't put it down. Get this book and read it you'll love it if you like Jess Williams at all.
Great story I couldn't put it down. Get this book and read it you'll love it if you like Jess Williams at all.
September 10, 2016
WESTERN
Jim read this on 10-9-14 and rated it a 4.6.
Jim read this on 10-9-14 and rated it a 4.6.
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