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From Book 1: Seven bestselling western authors join forces in the time-honored tradition of the old West to deliver a collection of short stories featuring their most popular and beloved characters.Read about the adventures of Steve Dancy, Gideon Johann, Shad Cain, Lee Mattingly, the McCabes, Hunt-U.S. Marshal, and Jess Williams. Enjoy your favorite authors and discover new friends along the trail.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 15, 2016
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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 12, 2020
An entertaining little collection of short westerns.
Highly enjoyable!
Highly enjoyable!
November 17, 2018
Good collection for the occasional western reader
I love Western movies and tv shows, but haven't always enjoyed Western novels (Lonesome Dove being an exception). This is a perfect book for someone who only occasionally reads Westerns. Like any short story compilation, there are gems and there are lumps of coal. Most of the stories are entertaining and all of them are short, so even the mediocre stories don't take long to read. My favorite is one of the longer stories involving Jess Williams, a fast shooting and wealthy bounty hunter who only goes after the worst of the bad guys. He gets involved in a dispute between a family of sheep farmers and a powerful cattleman. There are twists to the tale and some humor as well. Overall, the collection is a pleasant way to spend a couple hours of your time and if you don't read much Western fiction, these authors will likely be new to you, as they were to me.
I love Western movies and tv shows, but haven't always enjoyed Western novels (Lonesome Dove being an exception). This is a perfect book for someone who only occasionally reads Westerns. Like any short story compilation, there are gems and there are lumps of coal. Most of the stories are entertaining and all of them are short, so even the mediocre stories don't take long to read. My favorite is one of the longer stories involving Jess Williams, a fast shooting and wealthy bounty hunter who only goes after the worst of the bad guys. He gets involved in a dispute between a family of sheep farmers and a powerful cattleman. There are twists to the tale and some humor as well. Overall, the collection is a pleasant way to spend a couple hours of your time and if you don't read much Western fiction, these authors will likely be new to you, as they were to me.
November 24, 2018
Enjoyable collection
Clean editing and good storytelling make for an enjoyable collection of short stories and novellas. I particularly liked the one about the mountain man and the "princess." If you're looking for something to while away a couple of hours, this book does nicely. I won't say I couldn't put the book down, and I won't re-read it, so it gets a solid four stars instead of five.
Clean editing and good storytelling make for an enjoyable collection of short stories and novellas. I particularly liked the one about the mountain man and the "princess." If you're looking for something to while away a couple of hours, this book does nicely. I won't say I couldn't put the book down, and I won't re-read it, so it gets a solid four stars instead of five.
December 22, 2018
Typical and not so typical western stories
This collection of western short stories gives you a range of stories and characters. Not all of the good deeds were by men, as a couple of the female characters held their own and showed what they were made of. Some of the stories had the usual good guy bad guy shoot it out aspect but others were a little different but still good reading, and I got a laugh or two also.
This collection of western short stories gives you a range of stories and characters. Not all of the good deeds were by men, as a couple of the female characters held their own and showed what they were made of. Some of the stories had the usual good guy bad guy shoot it out aspect but others were a little different but still good reading, and I got a laugh or two also.
August 16, 2021
Good variety
The style of each author is just different enough to make each story its own "thing". If there is a common thread to this group of stories it is how the role of law enforcement becomes more prevalent as the West gets more settled. Really enjoyed the portions where " kids" were a real focus and played significant roles in good winning over evil.
The style of each author is just different enough to make each story its own "thing". If there is a common thread to this group of stories it is how the role of law enforcement becomes more prevalent as the West gets more settled. Really enjoyed the portions where " kids" were a real focus and played significant roles in good winning over evil.
June 18, 2018
Good book
Enjoyed the different story lines 😀. Some better then others but would read other works from all them again. Mostly clean some vulgar language . Anyone who enjoys westerns.
Enjoyed the different story lines 😀. Some better then others but would read other works from all them again. Mostly clean some vulgar language . Anyone who enjoys westerns.
November 13, 2018
Western Adventures
A good series of western stories, each a little different than the other. An easy and enjoyable read, done in one sitting. I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys westerns.
A good series of western stories, each a little different than the other. An easy and enjoyable read, done in one sitting. I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys westerns.
November 15, 2018
Very enjoyable stories and a quick read!
I really liked the short story format and the selection of stories was interesting. Definitely worth the read. My only regret is that there weren't more stories!
I really liked the short story format and the selection of stories was interesting. Definitely worth the read. My only regret is that there weren't more stories!
November 16, 2018
Farting Jack was a surprise
Great to read short stories. All were good. The last one made me sad, but life was like that after a war ended. No one understood, and talking about it wasn't encouraged then
Great to read short stories. All were good. The last one made me sad, but life was like that after a war ended. No one understood, and talking about it wasn't encouraged then
November 16, 2018
A Great Western Stories Collection
Reader's will find several really enjoyable short western stories within these pages. Some were exceptional and the others ranged from "OK" to very good.
Reader's will find several really enjoyable short western stories within these pages. Some were exceptional and the others ranged from "OK" to very good.
November 17, 2018
Right good stories, all of them.
Just like riding along in the saddle with these " old west" folk. Different western tales with descriptions of the scenery and action right up there with the best of 'em
Just like riding along in the saddle with these " old west" folk. Different western tales with descriptions of the scenery and action right up there with the best of 'em
November 20, 2018
Romp in Western traditional tales.
A compendium of entertaining short stories of the old West. Each author brings unique insights to folk lore of early America. Fun and entertaining. CE Williams free from Bookbub
A compendium of entertaining short stories of the old West. Each author brings unique insights to folk lore of early America. Fun and entertaining. CE Williams free from Bookbub
November 24, 2018
Collection of good old western stories.
I like short stories as you get to the heart of the matter in a hurry. All the short stories were well written and who part of what it might have been like back in the day. Will keep you entertained until the end.
I like short stories as you get to the heart of the matter in a hurry. All the short stories were well written and who part of what it might have been like back in the day. Will keep you entertained until the end.
November 24, 2018
Nice collection of stories
This is a nice collection of western stories. The characters are interesting and the action is well written. I will definitely be following the writers in this collection and reading more of their stories.
This is a nice collection of western stories. The characters are interesting and the action is well written. I will definitely be following the writers in this collection and reading more of their stories.
December 3, 2018
Great Western Stories
My love of horses has always made me love cowboy movies and movies of post civil war westward expansion. These stories make you feel like you knew the people of that time.
My love of horses has always made me love cowboy movies and movies of post civil war westward expansion. These stories make you feel like you knew the people of that time.
December 13, 2018
Interesting Western Stories
I felt the stories kind of left you hanging, like there needed to be more to the story to have a better ending. What was there to the story was good and held my attention but I would have liked them to end differently.
I felt the stories kind of left you hanging, like there needed to be more to the story to have a better ending. What was there to the story was good and held my attention but I would have liked them to end differently.
March 5, 2019
Great Western Collection
I enjoyed the stories and all of them encouraged me to get the stories they are from. I am definitely going to start looking. Tell Cottons got a good one in here.
I enjoyed the stories and all of them encouraged me to get the stories they are from. I am definitely going to start looking. Tell Cottons got a good one in here.
May 22, 2020
Good collection
Easy reading short story collection. All the stories were good, which isn't the norm. Disappointed in the Best (Steve Dancy) story. I'd just read it. It was included in the book Jenny's Revenge. Welp, just have to move on to the Wanted II book to get my fix.
Easy reading short story collection. All the stories were good, which isn't the norm. Disappointed in the Best (Steve Dancy) story. I'd just read it. It was included in the book Jenny's Revenge. Welp, just have to move on to the Wanted II book to get my fix.
March 17, 2022
The stories are all poorly written, boring, unimaginative, and pointless. It seems that the featured authors here need to take creative writing lessons. I read up to the last story, hoping for at least one good adventure, but no. Everything is just dry and bland.
July 19, 2022
The best introduction
Excellent read. An introduction to a few western authors I've never read before. And a welcome return of some tried and true favourites. Full of sand, twisted plots and unique characters.
Excellent read. An introduction to a few western authors I've never read before. And a welcome return of some tried and true favourites. Full of sand, twisted plots and unique characters.
January 22, 2023
Good
Great stories by some great storytelling authors. A nice example of different writing styles that give readers a choice to find their favorite. All stories are well written, have happy endings, and no f words to be found. Western readers should enjoy this book.
Great stories by some great storytelling authors. A nice example of different writing styles that give readers a choice to find their favorite. All stories are well written, have happy endings, and no f words to be found. Western readers should enjoy this book.
August 13, 2017
This Book has 5 Stories from different Authors, the stories were very good, I was surprised at how good they were, would recommend this book to anyone who likes to read Westerns as I do.
November 13, 2018
An excellent collection of stories
Really enjoyed being introduced to some new writer's, at least for me I found all of them very talented in writing about the West.
Really enjoyed being introduced to some new writer's, at least for me I found all of them very talented in writing about the West.
November 15, 2018
Pretty good collection of western short stories.
November 15, 2018
Great Tales!
This is a wonderful book of short stories written and edited well for the most part. It is also interesting and exciting.
This is a wonderful book of short stories written and edited well for the most part. It is also interesting and exciting.
November 15, 2018
This is a great collection. I really hated coming to the end of it.
November 17, 2018
Really goon stories!!!!!
Excellent reading. All of these authors are exceptional writers. I highly recommend this collection if stories to anyone who enjoys westerns.
Excellent reading. All of these authors are exceptional writers. I highly recommend this collection if stories to anyone who enjoys westerns.
November 30, 2018
Good read
A nice selection of short stories. I am going to read a few more of the authors. It’s a Good Read
A nice selection of short stories. I am going to read a few more of the authors. It’s a Good Read
December 2, 2018
Good collection!
This was a good collection of short stories, some a lot better than others. I especially liked the one about the sheep rancher.
This was a good collection of short stories, some a lot better than others. I especially liked the one about the sheep rancher.
December 5, 2018
An entertaining set of western stories
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