JOHN BOOTH: One Hundred Thirty-Fifth in a Series of Jess Williams Westerns (Short Story)

by Robert J. Thomas

Jess is on the hunt for another ruthless killer when he gets a wire from a county sheriff in the town of Goudy. The message says that his old friend, John Booth, is locked up in his jail for killing a man without having a warrant on him to prove he was wanted.

Jess drops everything and immediately heads to Goudy to get Booth out of jail. He informs the sheriff that the man Booth killed was indeed wanted dead or alive by the law.

After getting Booth released into his custody as a Deputy United States Marshal, Jess takes him along on the hunt for two more killers, agreeing to split the bounty money with him to help him get back on his feet…again.

73 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 7, 2024

About the author

Librarian'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.

Reviews

[Rodney Blasingame · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m never going to pass up on a Jess Williams series book by Robert J Thomas. I started years ago and it’s the highlight of my reading life. I may be 71 but I’m still enjoying reading the old fiction western books. This particular book was a little short but I’m ok with that. I guess we all have our differences in taste in books but I am definitely addicted to western fiction. I always enjoy the good heartedness of Jess Williams and his modesty. I like the fact that the author keeps the vulgar language to minimum.

[Kirk Kaiser · Rating 5 out of 5]

reoccurring characters

I’ve read all 135 of the Jess Williams stories, some more than once. I like the evolution of the characters and the continuation of the stories. Keep them coming!!

[Daverly Whitescarver · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed!

I truly enjoyed the couple of hours reading this book. I'm a voracious reader but this was good that I didn't spend too much time on it. Thanks! Keep writing these short stories.

[Bruce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good one.

I've read several other Jess Williams westerns. Always a quick read with lots of action. Jessica can't be beat on the draw, but this time he almost got some splinters from the gun of a fleeing killer.

[jim huber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read if you like Western

I have read all of Jess Williams series and enjoyed them all. They are entertaining to read even though they follow the same story line. I will keep buying as long as Robert J. Thomas keeps making them.

[kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

A day in the life. Maybe. Slow and a little boring. A soft 4.

[Charles Horne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

As usual a good read with news beating all odds. Keep writing Andi will continue to read your stories as I like them al?

[RITA NOEL · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Loved the book as usual. Great reading. None stop thru the who?e book. Can't wait to read the next book.

[Tamara L Baldwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

I love it when Jess helps a friend. Can't wait to see what Jess' next adventure is, and who will be in on the fun.

[Anthony R Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good story

Jess comes to the rescue of a friend, A old bounty hunter. He lets him ride with him to hunt two more bad men.

[Peter Cornell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read

[Sandra Kirkpatrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

I enjoyed this story because it shows what a true friend is about. John Booth just needs to stay out of trouble.

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jess Williams always good.