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Jess Williams #30
Machete
Jess makes good on his promise to Juan Hernandez to bring in the evil murderous Mexican outlaw called Machete and hand his head over to the Mexican government. His job is tough enough, tracking him through New Mexico Territory, but once he sees the carnage Machete leaves behind, he wants to catch Machete and bring him to justice in the worst way.
His job is hard enough, but he soon learns that Machete has a faithful flock of followers who believe his every word and would take a bullet for him to keep him safe. His job becomes even more complicated when he finds out that Machete's flock of followers are made up primarily of young men and even a few young women.
Jess has to find a way to finally get to Machete without killing the young men and women in his flock, but they keep getting in his way, forcing him to consider doing some things that almost makes his quite the job of hunting Machete.
The thought, however, of leaving Machete to roam the New Mexico Territory, murdering and butchering innocent women, forces him to continue his hunt for Machete knowing full well that he might have to kill some of his flock, who seem to be brainwashed and have no apprehension about giving their young lives for Machete.
His job is hard enough, but he soon learns that Machete has a faithful flock of followers who believe his every word and would take a bullet for him to keep him safe. His job becomes even more complicated when he finds out that Machete's flock of followers are made up primarily of young men and even a few young women.
Jess has to find a way to finally get to Machete without killing the young men and women in his flock, but they keep getting in his way, forcing him to consider doing some things that almost makes his quite the job of hunting Machete.
The thought, however, of leaving Machete to roam the New Mexico Territory, murdering and butchering innocent women, forces him to continue his hunt for Machete knowing full well that he might have to kill some of his flock, who seem to be brainwashed and have no apprehension about giving their young lives for Machete.
- GenresWesterns
188 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 9, 2014
180 people are currently reading
49 people want to read
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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March 4, 2021
Williams is chasing Machete, a stone cold killer. He also is the leader of a cult, all young people. Didn't think as much of this one as some of the others I have read. No real imagination on Thomas' part in the telling of the tale.
December 30, 2017
The many faces of evil.
Once again Robert J.Thomas has written a interesting, fast paced, action packed Western novel. If you enjoy reading these kind of books then I highly recommend the Jess Williams series.
Once again Robert J.Thomas has written a interesting, fast paced, action packed Western novel. If you enjoy reading these kind of books then I highly recommend the Jess Williams series.
August 30, 2017
Fantastic story
Fantastic story with a major twist at the end. Jess showed compassion for people. I love his character and how it is wri.
Fantastic story with a major twist at the end. Jess showed compassion for people. I love his character and how it is wri.
October 15, 2020
Good
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July 12, 2016
THE MANIPULATOR
Jess Williams has his hands full. This man he's tracking is the worse of the worse. A man who uses and brain washes the minds of societies throw always, haven't we all heard of these types of psychopathic/sociopathic men who create a cult following by using all types of mind games to control their followers. Well Jess is hunting this man called MACHETE who for nothing else kills rapes, mutilated. Let's throw in predators which his followers become. This particular book your pulled into hunting with Jess you face the unknown just like he does..it's a thriller...
Jess Williams has his hands full. This man he's tracking is the worse of the worse. A man who uses and brain washes the minds of societies throw always, haven't we all heard of these types of psychopathic/sociopathic men who create a cult following by using all types of mind games to control their followers. Well Jess is hunting this man called MACHETE who for nothing else kills rapes, mutilated. Let's throw in predators which his followers become. This particular book your pulled into hunting with Jess you face the unknown just like he does..it's a thriller...
April 29, 2016
As always a good mix of action ,humour and depth of characters a seriously love this series and the author. Will be reading these all again and again and can compare to the greats even Louis Lamour.
As always a good mix of action ,humour and depth of characters a seriously love this series and the author. Will be reading these all again and again and can compare to the greats even Louis Lamour.
As always a good mix of action ,humour and depth of characters a seriously love this series and the author. Will be reading these all again and again and can compare to the greats even Louis Lamour.
May 18, 2015
Machete
An interesting read and a dab on the dark side. However, Jess is true to his calling and hounds Machete to the end. This is one time that Jess sways from his mission. The ending is somewhat of a surprise. In the end, justice is served. So, all of you cowboy fans----- "Giddy Up."9
An interesting read and a dab on the dark side. However, Jess is true to his calling and hounds Machete to the end. This is one time that Jess sways from his mission. The ending is somewhat of a surprise. In the end, justice is served. So, all of you cowboy fans----- "Giddy Up."9
June 12, 2014
Intense
Intense
This series has been exciting too read. I would compare this along side one of the best ever Louis L'amour. Can't wait for the next book in the series.
Intense
This series has been exciting too read. I would compare this along side one of the best ever Louis L'amour. Can't wait for the next book in the series.
January 1, 2015
Loved concept, had all the key ingredients for a great read. But.....I feel Machete was underdeveloped as to how he caused devoted followers and the evil he represented. Still good read but could have been so much more.
January 4, 2024
Jess chases Machete, a manipulative cult leader.
This finishes his last book nicely even though it is a stand alone book. I was surprised by the depth of Jess' feelings for Melinda. Loved the ending. He got his bounty on his terms instead of a Mexican's terms.
This finishes his last book nicely even though it is a stand alone book. I was surprised by the depth of Jess' feelings for Melinda. Loved the ending. He got his bounty on his terms instead of a Mexican's terms.
March 20, 2015
Machete
A very bloody and disturbing story but the fact that the main character got the bad guy in the end made it worthwhile. The kids in the story should not have run off from their families. They never had a chance once they got under Machete.
A very bloody and disturbing story but the fact that the main character got the bad guy in the end made it worthwhile. The kids in the story should not have run off from their families. They never had a chance once they got under Machete.
October 20, 2022
Good read
Jess has made an agreement with the Mexican representative to bring the head of a murderer to him. The man is a cult leader who butchers women. Every book from this series contains the rape and murder of women...hummm!
Jess has made an agreement with the Mexican representative to bring the head of a murderer to him. The man is a cult leader who butchers women. Every book from this series contains the rape and murder of women...hummm!
July 2, 2014
GOOD READING
So far the Jess Williams series has been very enjoyable to read. I'm looking forward to it continuing. Don't miss reading any of the books in the series.
So far the Jess Williams series has been very enjoyable to read. I'm looking forward to it continuing. Don't miss reading any of the books in the series.
July 10, 2014
Another very good novel by this author.
December 29, 2017
Another great t book from Robert Thomas
The stories just keep you reading even though some of the stories seem to run close to the other books.
The stories just keep you reading even though some of the stories seem to run close to the other books.
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