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Jess Williams #13
Tin Man
Tin Man is the thirteenth in the series of Jess Williams westerns. In Tin Man, Jess rides into the colorful little town of Paradise, Kansas, looking for a wanted man. When he arrives, he finds trouble in the form of Sarah Purtell's hired guns. He helps a small boy, Toby Lambert, by helping his pa, Heath Lambert, who was receiving a beating from three of Sarah Purtell's men.
The mayor of the town tries to hire Jess as the sheriff in town after that, but Jess wants no part of being a lawman, even though he still carries a United States Marshal's badge in his shirt pocket. Jess rides back out of the town of Paradise and returns later to find more trouble brewing in Paradise. Eventually, little Toby Lambert convinces Jess to take the job of sheriff and Jess reluctantly agrees.
Things begin to heat up between Jess and Sarah Purtell's hired guns, and then, Jess is suspiciously fired by the mayor and town council because Sarah Purtell's brother, Randall Purtell, has his own plans for the town. Jess finally leaves Paradise on the hunt for another wanted man, but when he returns, he finds Toby Lambert and his pa dead, their house burned to the ground. Then he finds Sarah Purtell out at her ranch raped and murdered by her own hired guns and when Jess returns back to Paradise with her dead body, he returns as a United States Marshal ready to bring order to the town of Paradise. Jess will bring justice to the men responsible for the deaths of Sarah Purtell and Little Toby Lambert and his pa, and when he does, he'll do it with his own brand of justice.
The mayor of the town tries to hire Jess as the sheriff in town after that, but Jess wants no part of being a lawman, even though he still carries a United States Marshal's badge in his shirt pocket. Jess rides back out of the town of Paradise and returns later to find more trouble brewing in Paradise. Eventually, little Toby Lambert convinces Jess to take the job of sheriff and Jess reluctantly agrees.
Things begin to heat up between Jess and Sarah Purtell's hired guns, and then, Jess is suspiciously fired by the mayor and town council because Sarah Purtell's brother, Randall Purtell, has his own plans for the town. Jess finally leaves Paradise on the hunt for another wanted man, but when he returns, he finds Toby Lambert and his pa dead, their house burned to the ground. Then he finds Sarah Purtell out at her ranch raped and murdered by her own hired guns and when Jess returns back to Paradise with her dead body, he returns as a United States Marshal ready to bring order to the town of Paradise. Jess will bring justice to the men responsible for the deaths of Sarah Purtell and Little Toby Lambert and his pa, and when he does, he'll do it with his own brand of justice.
- GenresWesterns
153 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 14, 2013
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About the author
Robert J. Thomas
195 books62 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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Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews
January 28, 2019
RJT. Had penned the 13th western in the Jess Williams series. Jess enters a small town and assist a farmer because of his son. He solved a few problems and the mayor tried to hire him as Sheriff. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
March 14, 2021
Tin Man
Well he can sure get into some messes. Jess Williams is really a good guy or wants to be a good guy. Killing on one side giving help on the other. Like Earl. Enjoy folks. JD
Well he can sure get into some messes. Jess Williams is really a good guy or wants to be a good guy. Killing on one side giving help on the other. Like Earl. Enjoy folks. JD
October 19, 2021
Good read
This story has Jess pausing his bounty hunting to first, being a town sheriff, and second, pinning on his U.S. Marshal badge. I wish Toby and his father had escaped. Also, terms for hand guns and shotguns are most unusual.
This story has Jess pausing his bounty hunting to first, being a town sheriff, and second, pinning on his U.S. Marshal badge. I wish Toby and his father had escaped. Also, terms for hand guns and shotguns are most unusual.
October 2, 2017
Evil takes many forms.
A interesting story of evil and revenge. If you enjoy western and good guys vs. bad guys then you should enjoy this book and series.
A interesting story of evil and revenge. If you enjoy western and good guys vs. bad guys then you should enjoy this book and series.
April 29, 2021
Wildbill
Anyone above the age of18 year old some of the best reading that you can ever find any where Thanks billhancock282@gmail.com.
Anyone above the age of18 year old some of the best reading that you can ever find any where Thanks billhancock282@gmail.com.
July 21, 2021
Good book
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy it. Storyline continues to grow and develop a. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy it. Storyline continues to grow and develop a. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
November 16, 2014
I keep coming back to these books for an entertaining read (and a laugh) so I guess the author is doing his job. However, they're getting old. Same story just different bad guys, loads of dead guys, as many grammar and spelling errors, repetitive wording, yet I keep reading. LOL
I think they would be much better and I know I would take them seriously if an editor got a hold of it. I notice I read them when I need a western fix but as far as good quality writing or content, it's just not there.
I think they would be much better and I know I would take them seriously if an editor got a hold of it. I notice I read them when I need a western fix but as far as good quality writing or content, it's just not there.
April 23, 2015
Tin Man
Never thought I would see the day that Jess Williams would pin on a tin star. However,it served him well. Justice was done in the colorful little town of Paradise. Jess is now once again on the hunt for those evil cut throats that permeated the western towns of the fast growing growing west. I recommend this book to all western fans. So, "Giddy Up."
Never thought I would see the day that Jess Williams would pin on a tin star. However,it served him well. Justice was done in the colorful little town of Paradise. Jess is now once again on the hunt for those evil cut throats that permeated the western towns of the fast growing growing west. I recommend this book to all western fans. So, "Giddy Up."
June 13, 2016
Top 3
A lot of these books are hard to rate because they all run together and seem like one long novel. This one sticks out and would rate it in the top 3 of the Jess Williams Novel. The bad guys were the best yet. The twist of Jess finally having to put on a tin star was fantastic. Loved the cliff hanger at the end.
A lot of these books are hard to rate because they all run together and seem like one long novel. This one sticks out and would rate it in the top 3 of the Jess Williams Novel. The bad guys were the best yet. The twist of Jess finally having to put on a tin star was fantastic. Loved the cliff hanger at the end.
January 30, 2026
Jess finally stays in one town for more than 2 days.
Towns a bit ironic, but characters are just as good (and bad). Jess always respects the law, but is tough on the worst in the west. But, I like his good heart and common sense.
Towns a bit ironic, but characters are just as good (and bad). Jess always respects the law, but is tough on the worst in the west. But, I like his good heart and common sense.
December 22, 2020
Another quick, no brainer, read featuring the bounty hunter Jess Williams. This one refers to the tin badge he pins on. Both as sheriff and then U.S. Marshal. Those who have read Wanted will know where the marshal's badge came from.
January 4, 2014
Another very good novel by this author.
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