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Jess Williams #42
Range War
Jess is on the hunt for a wanted man by the name of Elmer Gatson. He finally hunts him down near the town of Kingston, Texas. When he travels to Kingston to turn in Gatson’s body for the bounty, he runs into a man by the name of Jude Starlyn, who comes to Jess’s defense and he feels somewhat indebted to him.
He runs into Starlyn again in another town and quickly realizes it’s not by accident. Starlyn makes a business proposal to him, but he’s is not sure he wants the job. He agrees to let Starlyn ride along with him until he makes a decision and they form an unspoken friendship along the way.
When they finally reach the town of Woodland, Jess and Starlyn meet with a rancher by the name of Tom Brady. He offers Starlyn and Jess a job that pays five thousand dollars each. Starlyn takes the job, but Jess wants to talk to some of the other ranchers in the area first before deciding.
Things begin to happen that makes Jess wonder if Starlyn picked the right man to work for. They quickly find themselves on opposite sides, neither man wanting to hurt the other. Matters become more complicated by the day and when a range war starts to ignite, Starlyn begins to realize that he might be working for the wrong side. Jess doesn’t want to kill Starlyn, but he will if it becomes necessary.
He runs into Starlyn again in another town and quickly realizes it’s not by accident. Starlyn makes a business proposal to him, but he’s is not sure he wants the job. He agrees to let Starlyn ride along with him until he makes a decision and they form an unspoken friendship along the way.
When they finally reach the town of Woodland, Jess and Starlyn meet with a rancher by the name of Tom Brady. He offers Starlyn and Jess a job that pays five thousand dollars each. Starlyn takes the job, but Jess wants to talk to some of the other ranchers in the area first before deciding.
Things begin to happen that makes Jess wonder if Starlyn picked the right man to work for. They quickly find themselves on opposite sides, neither man wanting to hurt the other. Matters become more complicated by the day and when a range war starts to ignite, Starlyn begins to realize that he might be working for the wrong side. Jess doesn’t want to kill Starlyn, but he will if it becomes necessary.
167 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 21, 2015
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About the author
Robert J. Thomas
180 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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April 2, 2021
Meh. Thomas has written better Jess Williams tales.
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April 11, 2021Range war
Golly moses. Our guy sure can get people in and out of trouble. But it sure is interesting to read some of the things he does. Looking for my 43rd now. 3:05 am. Better get to sleep.JD
Golly moses. Our guy sure can get people in and out of trouble. But it sure is interesting to read some of the things he does. Looking for my 43rd now. 3:05 am. Better get to sleep.JD
April 9, 2018
Range War
This is another great story full of suspense and interesting characters. I love Jess Williams brand of justice and what is right vs wrong.
This is another great story full of suspense and interesting characters. I love Jess Williams brand of justice and what is right vs wrong.
January 26, 2019
Great book
October 19, 2020
Who ever heard of a story with no women in it. Loved the story women or not! Looking forward to my next Jess Williams book. (just see if there any women in it)
August 5, 2021
Good book
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
October 19, 2022
Another
Well what c as n I say you neither like them or you pass h up m by. I enjoy
Well what c as n I say you neither like them or you pass h up m by. I enjoy
August 23, 2015
Excellent
Like all of Robert J Thomas's Jess Williams books this one did not disappoint. I loved the new characters in this book. Range War is different from the other wars Jess has helped fight. There was a lot of action and good Jess Williams reading.
Like all of Robert J Thomas's Jess Williams books this one did not disappoint. I loved the new characters in this book. Range War is different from the other wars Jess has helped fight. There was a lot of action and good Jess Williams reading.
September 15, 2015
Jess is a bounty hunter with a soft heart.
The title really fits the main plot. Jess finally teams up with another good shooter who specializes in range wars. Problem: they're on opposite sides of the fight.
The title really fits the main plot. Jess finally teams up with another good shooter who specializes in range wars. Problem: they're on opposite sides of the fight.
August 27, 2015
Good story
A very captivating story. Hard not to enjoy a Jess Williams book. Would highly recommend to all western fans. Hope you enjoy.
A very captivating story. Hard not to enjoy a Jess Williams book. Would highly recommend to all western fans. Hope you enjoy.
August 28, 2015
Best one yet
I love these Jess Williams books. Each one is better than the last. This one is a real delight. Thomas just gets better and better.
I love these Jess Williams books. Each one is better than the last. This one is a real delight. Thomas just gets better and better.
October 26, 2022
Good read
Jess is repeating his adventures. In this story, he helps to stop a range war, save a sheriff's son, provide water to all the ranchers, and collect a lot of money.
Jess is repeating his adventures. In this story, he helps to stop a range war, save a sheriff's son, provide water to all the ranchers, and collect a lot of money.
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