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TRAIN ROBBERS: One Hundred and Forty-Fourth in a Series of Jess Williams Westerns
Jess leaves the town of Bradford and is on the hunt for the killer, Keith Ellis.
Before he takes Ellis’s body to the town marshal in Raleigh, Texas, he gets information that Ben Hannon, a second wanted killer, has been seen hanging around the town of Murphy, which is on the way to Raleigh.
He heads to Murphy and finds Hannon staying in an old shack just outside town. He kills Hannon and takes both bodies to Raleigh to turn in for the bounty.
When he reaches Raleigh, Rudy Vance, a top gunslinger, shows up. He's been looking to challenge Jess for a long time and he wants to make a real spectacle of the gunfight. He sends out a wire, letting everybody know when and where it's going to be.
Jess decides not to waste his time and wait for the gunfight to happen. Instead, he goes after another wanted man named Toby Massey, heading to Torrington to hunt him down.
After finding Massey and bringing his body back to Raleigh, the gunfight between Jess and Ruby Vance takes place.
Then, Jess gets a message from United States Marshal Frank Reedy, ordering him to go after the Gleason gang who have committed their third bank robbery, killing two people in the process.
Bodine travels to Raleigh to join Jess on the hunt. After they catch the first of the gang, the huge timber wolf, Shadow, mysteriously shows up again.
Before he takes Ellis’s body to the town marshal in Raleigh, Texas, he gets information that Ben Hannon, a second wanted killer, has been seen hanging around the town of Murphy, which is on the way to Raleigh.
He heads to Murphy and finds Hannon staying in an old shack just outside town. He kills Hannon and takes both bodies to Raleigh to turn in for the bounty.
When he reaches Raleigh, Rudy Vance, a top gunslinger, shows up. He's been looking to challenge Jess for a long time and he wants to make a real spectacle of the gunfight. He sends out a wire, letting everybody know when and where it's going to be.
Jess decides not to waste his time and wait for the gunfight to happen. Instead, he goes after another wanted man named Toby Massey, heading to Torrington to hunt him down.
After finding Massey and bringing his body back to Raleigh, the gunfight between Jess and Ruby Vance takes place.
Then, Jess gets a message from United States Marshal Frank Reedy, ordering him to go after the Gleason gang who have committed their third bank robbery, killing two people in the process.
Bodine travels to Raleigh to join Jess on the hunt. After they catch the first of the gang, the huge timber wolf, Shadow, mysteriously shows up again.
200 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 23, 2025
About the author
Robert J. Thomas
205 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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August 6, 2025
Excellent story, as usual.
I really enjoyed this Jess Williams story, mostly because Jess road with old friends and also helped people that needed help. I do wish Shadow had a little action, like jumping in and saving the guys. Other than that it was a great story and I am ready for book One Hundred and Forty Five! Let Shadow take out a bad guy or two!
I really enjoyed this Jess Williams story, mostly because Jess road with old friends and also helped people that needed help. I do wish Shadow had a little action, like jumping in and saving the guys. Other than that it was a great story and I am ready for book One Hundred and Forty Five! Let Shadow take out a bad guy or two!
August 12, 2025
A soft 5. I dont know why but this seems better then the last few Jess Williams stories I read. Still predictable. Same story parameters. The writing seems more cohesive though. Jess seems more settled. And of course it's always good to see Shadow.
August 17, 2025
Road what a fan.
I've read all the Jess Williams books in the series. I guess you could say I 'm a fan. I like the way they are written, usually adding a good story line and new character or two and using old like they are family. Please keep up the series.
I've read all the Jess Williams books in the series. I guess you could say I 'm a fan. I like the way they are written, usually adding a good story line and new character or two and using old like they are family. Please keep up the series.
April 5, 2026
Three For The Money
Jess takes care of three outlaw brothers who rob a train and kill two passengers. Two other outlaws meet his brand of justice. It's another day in the unique life of the infamous and generous Jess Williams.
Jess takes care of three outlaw brothers who rob a train and kill two passengers. Two other outlaws meet his brand of justice. It's another day in the unique life of the infamous and generous Jess Williams.
July 28, 2025
Another great read
I have read all this series in order. There are a few 'Western series," as I call them, may be as good but none are better.
I have read all this series in order. There are a few 'Western series," as I call them, may be as good but none are better.
July 31, 2025
Great
Great read. Enjoyed it immensely. Like the continuing saga of Jess and his friends John, Shadow. Will wait for the next installment.
Great read. Enjoyed it immensely. Like the continuing saga of Jess and his friends John, Shadow. Will wait for the next installment.
April 25, 2026
Great
I like that Shadow AND John were with Jess in this story and they meet new people. Can't wait for the next adventure.
I like that Shadow AND John were with Jess in this story and they meet new people. Can't wait for the next adventure.
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