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Jess Williams #51
Devil's Due
Jess is on the hunt for the vicious cold-blooded killer, Trent Bellamy. Bellamy has eluded him for a long time, but he knows Jess in on his tail. Bellamy sets up an ambush for him and shoots Jess off his horse, but seconds before Bellamy finishes him, he kills Bellamy.
Left for dead on the trail, Dr. Phil Johnston and his daughter, Willow, come across him on the ground, unconscious and barely breathing. Willow knows a lot about Jess and his reputation. They load him and Bellamy into their wagon and take him to the town of Cooper, where Willow nurses him back to health.
While there recuperating, a slick-looking man comes to town in search of Jess. He intends on killing him as a revenge killing, but the bank in Cooper gets robbed by some thugs who belonged to Bellamy’s gang. During the robbery, Willow gets shot along with the marshal in town.
Jess leaves Cooper the next day after the robbery in search of the two men who robbed the bank. The gunslinger who vowed to kill him, Abel Winburne, volunteers to ride with Jess in search of the robbers. Then, the marshal, who was wounded in the robbery, agrees to let the two hired guns that Jess threatened to kill when they were beating up a young boy in the middle of the street join the posse.
Jess finds himself leading a posse made up of two hired guns that don’t like him, a wounded marshal and a gunslinger who has promised to kill him when the robbers are caught and the money is returned. The ride is long, frustrating and seeming hopeless as they chase the robbers halfway across the state of Texas. As the pursuit continues, he worries if he’ll get shot by the robbers or one of the men involved in the posse.
Left for dead on the trail, Dr. Phil Johnston and his daughter, Willow, come across him on the ground, unconscious and barely breathing. Willow knows a lot about Jess and his reputation. They load him and Bellamy into their wagon and take him to the town of Cooper, where Willow nurses him back to health.
While there recuperating, a slick-looking man comes to town in search of Jess. He intends on killing him as a revenge killing, but the bank in Cooper gets robbed by some thugs who belonged to Bellamy’s gang. During the robbery, Willow gets shot along with the marshal in town.
Jess leaves Cooper the next day after the robbery in search of the two men who robbed the bank. The gunslinger who vowed to kill him, Abel Winburne, volunteers to ride with Jess in search of the robbers. Then, the marshal, who was wounded in the robbery, agrees to let the two hired guns that Jess threatened to kill when they were beating up a young boy in the middle of the street join the posse.
Jess finds himself leading a posse made up of two hired guns that don’t like him, a wounded marshal and a gunslinger who has promised to kill him when the robbers are caught and the money is returned. The ride is long, frustrating and seeming hopeless as they chase the robbers halfway across the state of Texas. As the pursuit continues, he worries if he’ll get shot by the robbers or one of the men involved in the posse.
162 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 12, 2016
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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 26, 2021
Better story than many of Thomas' earlier Jess Williams novels.
June 14, 2018
A close call.
Jess almost died by an ambush but was doctored by Willow. He got well and made a lot of new friends. He went on the trail of three bad men and sent them to meet the devil.
Jess almost died by an ambush but was doctored by Willow. He got well and made a lot of new friends. He went on the trail of three bad men and sent them to meet the devil.
April 16, 2021
Devil's Due:
Getting better all the time. At least every bad guy doesn't want to shoot him. They make friends Thought we had lost Jess. JD
Getting better all the time. At least every bad guy doesn't want to shoot him. They make friends Thought we had lost Jess. JD
June 16, 2016
FROM ENEMY TO FRIEND
What started out as a revenge for a childhood friend, eventually turns into hopefully friends for life. Even though the plots are some what the same, it still makes an enjoyable adventure. Jess almost gets a DIRT BLANKET(not good) ambushed and outwitted by a man he was chasing. Left in the desert badly wounded; he was rescued by a town doctor and his daughter returning from a house call. Actually I don't think he would have been rescued if wasn't for his two wonderful horse's Sharps and Gray who refused to abandon him. The couple saw the two horses and wondered why they were there. Read this adventure and you won't be disappointed. You know the drill, keep your weapons oiled and within reach.
What started out as a revenge for a childhood friend, eventually turns into hopefully friends for life. Even though the plots are some what the same, it still makes an enjoyable adventure. Jess almost gets a DIRT BLANKET(not good) ambushed and outwitted by a man he was chasing. Left in the desert badly wounded; he was rescued by a town doctor and his daughter returning from a house call. Actually I don't think he would have been rescued if wasn't for his two wonderful horse's Sharps and Gray who refused to abandon him. The couple saw the two horses and wondered why they were there. Read this adventure and you won't be disappointed. You know the drill, keep your weapons oiled and within reach.
September 15, 2016
Another great book
I have always enjoyed reading the Jess Williams series, and will continue to do so. The character has developed into a good mixture of hero and harass. Mr. Thomas does a fantastic job of bringing this out. Never stop writing about Jess. There are many of us out here that can't wait for the next book.
I have always enjoyed reading the Jess Williams series, and will continue to do so. The character has developed into a good mixture of hero and harass. Mr. Thomas does a fantastic job of bringing this out. Never stop writing about Jess. There are many of us out here that can't wait for the next book.
June 22, 2016
Jess wins again
This one isn't quite five star material. I've read all of the others by Robert Thomas and for some reason I can't put my finger on, this story is missing something. Still a good read, just not great.
This one isn't quite five star material. I've read all of the others by Robert Thomas and for some reason I can't put my finger on, this story is missing something. Still a good read, just not great.
June 19, 2016
Another good Jess Williams western
Good story, plot was developed, had some good twists. Enjoyed the stories development. I knew how the story would end, I was curious how Jess was going to get it there.
Good story, plot was developed, had some good twists. Enjoyed the stories development. I knew how the story would end, I was curious how Jess was going to get it there.
June 13, 2016
Excellent Story
I have this book a 5 star rating because I couldn't go higher. I liked this good old fashion Jess Williams story. Great Read for anyone.
I have this book a 5 star rating because I couldn't go higher. I liked this good old fashion Jess Williams story. Great Read for anyone.
June 13, 2016
Excellent
A very good read. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. As usual can't wait for the next one in this series.
A very good read. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. As usual can't wait for the next one in this series.
June 20, 2016
Great book
I have read all 51 of these books on Jess Williams. They are really good. I look forward Gothenburg Book.
I have read all 51 of these books on Jess Williams. They are really good. I look forward Gothenburg Book.
July 2, 2016
Jess Williams
This was a little different from the others but still a very good story. It seems like Robert Thomas books are the only good westerns to read.
This was a little different from the others but still a very good story. It seems like Robert Thomas books are the only good westerns to read.
October 30, 2022
Good read
Jess is shot and almost dies. The bank with his bounty money is robbed. Jess and an enemy become friends.
Jess is shot and almost dies. The bank with his bounty money is robbed. Jess and an enemy become friends.
July 20, 2016
Another very good novel by this author. I recommend this book to everyone.
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