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Jess Williams #50
Fool's Gold
Jess is on the hunt for his next prey, Britt Hanlon, after leaving the newly named town of Williamstown, Texas, formerly known as Hades. He was about to give up on Hanlon and move on to the next man on his hunt list when he finally finds Hanlon and another wanted man in Wickerville, Texas.
Ed Treadwell, a wealthy man who owns the Gold Palace Saloon in Wickerville, offers him a job as his personal guard. Jess turns the offer down and friction begins between the two. Jess starts finding out that things aren’t quite the way they appear in Wickerville, but he has no proof of any wrongdoing. He starts asking questions and that leads him to the town of Sundown and George Rustenburg.
Rustenburg is a wealthy business owner in Sundown and when Jess visits the town, he finds out that one of the men on his hunt list, Watt Gainsforth, is working for Rustenburg as a guard at his gambling establishment. Jess kills Gainsforth and has to travel to the county sheriff’s office in Butterfield, Texas, because the marshal of Sundown refuses to pay the bounty on Gainsforth.
Jess is quickly making both Treadwell and Rustenburg nervous for some unknown reason that piques his interest even more. The more questions he asks and the more he delves into the business dealings of the two wealthy men, the more trouble he seems to find himself in.
As he rides back and forth between several towns, he seems to find trouble in every corner and he has the distinct feeling that all the while, someone is trailing him.
Ed Treadwell, a wealthy man who owns the Gold Palace Saloon in Wickerville, offers him a job as his personal guard. Jess turns the offer down and friction begins between the two. Jess starts finding out that things aren’t quite the way they appear in Wickerville, but he has no proof of any wrongdoing. He starts asking questions and that leads him to the town of Sundown and George Rustenburg.
Rustenburg is a wealthy business owner in Sundown and when Jess visits the town, he finds out that one of the men on his hunt list, Watt Gainsforth, is working for Rustenburg as a guard at his gambling establishment. Jess kills Gainsforth and has to travel to the county sheriff’s office in Butterfield, Texas, because the marshal of Sundown refuses to pay the bounty on Gainsforth.
Jess is quickly making both Treadwell and Rustenburg nervous for some unknown reason that piques his interest even more. The more questions he asks and the more he delves into the business dealings of the two wealthy men, the more trouble he seems to find himself in.
As he rides back and forth between several towns, he seems to find trouble in every corner and he has the distinct feeling that all the while, someone is trailing him.
211 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 19, 2016
161 people are currently reading
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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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April 25, 2021
Fifty books into the series and Thomas' novels still keep me interested and turning the pages.
February 27, 2018
DETECTIVE JESS WILLIAMS
What can you not say about our boy, Jess Williams other than just a Bounty Hunter, U.S. Deputy Marshal lets add Detective and don't forget Philanthropist to all he feels needs help. Widows, with small children and without any financial help, very little food broken down housing but these women are strong and make what they have work. I love this author and his series, the plots all have a western theme, but the characters are like a bowl of jelly beans, different colors, but they are independent of each other. Great stories of the West and the many psychopaths Jess Williams hunts and they all get a free dirt blankets.
What can you not say about our boy, Jess Williams other than just a Bounty Hunter, U.S. Deputy Marshal lets add Detective and don't forget Philanthropist to all he feels needs help. Widows, with small children and without any financial help, very little food broken down housing but these women are strong and make what they have work. I love this author and his series, the plots all have a western theme, but the characters are like a bowl of jelly beans, different colors, but they are independent of each other. Great stories of the West and the many psychopaths Jess Williams hunts and they all get a free dirt blankets.
June 11, 2018
A very kind man.
Jess Williams is a kind and just man. He kills Bad people but he takes care of widows and people who have been victimize. A true hero of the old west. Great series.
Jess Williams is a kind and just man. He kills Bad people but he takes care of widows and people who have been victimize. A true hero of the old west. Great series.
April 15, 2021
Fools Gold:
What happened to the bad guys daughter. That thought her dad was a good guy. Those guys though they had it made. No one could tough them. Shows you what can happen. JD
What happened to the bad guys daughter. That thought her dad was a good guy. Those guys though they had it made. No one could tough them. Shows you what can happen. JD
August 10, 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.
June 8, 2016
Fool's Gold
I have read all 50 books in this series and they just keep getting better. Jess Williams is a superb bounty hunter who dispenses justice his way. A no nonsense man who has all the tools required to hunt and bring to justice the most evil of men. Ten toes up is the only way Jess knows to ensure that the most vile of men will no longer practice their dastardly crimes. All you cowboy fans will thoroughly enjoy this series. Start with Volume 1. So, "Giddy Up."
I have read all 50 books in this series and they just keep getting better. Jess Williams is a superb bounty hunter who dispenses justice his way. A no nonsense man who has all the tools required to hunt and bring to justice the most evil of men. Ten toes up is the only way Jess knows to ensure that the most vile of men will no longer practice their dastardly crimes. All you cowboy fans will thoroughly enjoy this series. Start with Volume 1. So, "Giddy Up."
May 27, 2016
The Best Yet
Thomas just seems to be getting better. I've read all of the Jess Williams series and they are getting better. This one is more reminiscent of the first ones. Jess gets the bad guys and helps the widows. He even manages to kill the only prisoner he ever brought in alive.
Thomas just seems to be getting better. I've read all of the Jess Williams series and they are getting better. This one is more reminiscent of the first ones. Jess gets the bad guys and helps the widows. He even manages to kill the only prisoner he ever brought in alive.
June 4, 2016
Can't wait for the next book
As always I have enjoyed a Jess Williams novel. The books are a nice combination of action, humor, warm heartfelt good tidings for the innocent, but most of all good old fashioned cowboy heroics. Mr. Thomas, well done !!!
As always I have enjoyed a Jess Williams novel. The books are a nice combination of action, humor, warm heartfelt good tidings for the innocent, but most of all good old fashioned cowboy heroics. Mr. Thomas, well done !!!
October 30, 2022
Good read
Jess has another repeat mission. He and Marshal Reedy uncover evidence of a robbery a couple of years ago. The men responsible have control of of two neighboring towns and need to be stopped.
Jess has another repeat mission. He and Marshal Reedy uncover evidence of a robbery a couple of years ago. The men responsible have control of of two neighboring towns and need to be stopped.
May 24, 2016
Another very good novel by this author. Hopefully he continues writing them so that I can continue reading them. I recommend this book to everyone
May 27, 2016
Fool's Gold
I have read all fifty of these books. I really love them. I love the way Jess always gets his man and helps other people as well. I really look forward to the next one.
I have read all fifty of these books. I really love them. I love the way Jess always gets his man and helps other people as well. I really look forward to the next one.
June 19, 2016
..Rating
This was a typical Thomas book---Great. I have read them all and they all have the same basic theme but with the Thomas touch to make each one different.
This was a typical Thomas book---Great. I have read them all and they all have the same basic theme but with the Thomas touch to make each one different.
June 24, 2016
A Good Read
I have read all of Jess's books and some of them twice. With that many books in a series you have to refresh your memory once in a while. Keep'em coming!!!!
I have read all of Jess's books and some of them twice. With that many books in a series you have to refresh your memory once in a while. Keep'em coming!!!!
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