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Jess Williams #54
Lone Wolf
Jess is hot on the trail of wanted men again. After running down a ruthless killer by the name of Dorr Munn, Jess finds himself in the town of Howell, Texas, where he meets a man by the name of Champ Kiel. Kiel makes the mistake of challenging Jess and against his nature, Jess spares Kiel.
Four men rob the bank in Howell, killing the bank manager and a teller. During their escape, they trample an old woman to death. A large personal bounty is placed on the men’s heads and Jess finds himself forced to team up with Kiel on the hunt for them.
Their hunt takes them on a long and dangerous trek across a large part of Texas and Jess finds help from the most unexpected partner he’s ever worked with…Shadow.
Four men rob the bank in Howell, killing the bank manager and a teller. During their escape, they trample an old woman to death. A large personal bounty is placed on the men’s heads and Jess finds himself forced to team up with Kiel on the hunt for them.
Their hunt takes them on a long and dangerous trek across a large part of Texas and Jess finds help from the most unexpected partner he’s ever worked with…Shadow.
- GenresWesterns
168 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 5, 2016
214 people are currently reading
29 people want to read
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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May 6, 2021
One of the better stories from Thomas. In this one Jess not only has a man tagging along for a share of the bounty, but he picks up a tame timber wolf that accompanies him, as well.
June 27, 2018
Lone wolf.
A great story with a new twist. Jess saved A injured wolf and he becomes Jess body guard and he saved Jess life several times. Jess and the wolf have the same soul and spirit. Each story gets better.
A great story with a new twist. Jess saved A injured wolf and he becomes Jess body guard and he saved Jess life several times. Jess and the wolf have the same soul and spirit. Each story gets better.
August 2, 2019
Good quick read
Great gunslinger/bounty hunter western right out of Texas. A lot of killing in the book, but definitely easy to read. Loved the tricks that Jess used on other bounty hunters and the hunted alike. Shadow is a great addition. Nice morning read.
Great gunslinger/bounty hunter western right out of Texas. A lot of killing in the book, but definitely easy to read. Loved the tricks that Jess used on other bounty hunters and the hunted alike. Shadow is a great addition. Nice morning read.
April 21, 2021
Terrific read!
I've been reading westerns since I started reading. This was definitely worth the time.
It never stopped being interesting. No need to skip over some part to get back to the story.
Anyone that enjoys westerns will enjoy this!
I've been reading westerns since I started reading. This was definitely worth the time.
It never stopped being interesting. No need to skip over some part to get back to the story.
Anyone that enjoys westerns will enjoy this!
August 5, 2019
Emjoyable
Line Wolf is the first Jess Williams story I have read. Funny in places. Anger in other places. I will look for others.
Line Wolf is the first Jess Williams story I have read. Funny in places. Anger in other places. I will look for others.
August 9, 2019
Good read.
I have just now discovered this writer. This story was well written and 'straight shooting'. (Pardon the pun.) It was very interesting.
I have just now discovered this writer. This story was well written and 'straight shooting'. (Pardon the pun.) It was very interesting.
October 23, 2019
Fun to read
Thomas has a lot of action and humor in his writing it is always a fast read. Hard not to enjoy resding
Thomas has a lot of action and humor in his writing it is always a fast read. Hard not to enjoy resding
April 18, 2021
Lone Wolf:
Jess can sure make some money. Can pick up some of the darkest pardners. Now he has a dog. Good for him he needs something to befriend him.JD
Jess can sure make some money. Can pick up some of the darkest pardners. Now he has a dog. Good for him he needs something to befriend him.JD
August 14, 2021
Good book
Read all of t she books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
Read all of t she books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
February 21, 2023
Lone Wolf
A riveting high adventure of the west. A western story that gripped me quick and kept my attention to the final page. I loved it!!!!!
A riveting high adventure of the west. A western story that gripped me quick and kept my attention to the final page. I loved it!!!!!
September 13, 2025
good easy read
I like this series a lot. They are interesting and entertaining. They are also clean with very little cursing. I have enjoyed the whole series.
I like this series a lot. They are interesting and entertaining. They are also clean with very little cursing. I have enjoyed the whole series.
October 5, 2025
New companion!
Jess gets a 4-legged companion that he didn’t want and we get a new character in the series. Hopefully Shadow shows up in future books.
Jess gets a 4-legged companion that he didn’t want and we get a new character in the series. Hopefully Shadow shows up in future books.
October 21, 2016
loved all of Jess Williams series, this one was a little different from the others, because of the wolf.I chose the five star rating, because of the difference from the other books, which I loved all of them, and gave five star ratings to many others. I recommend the Jess Williams series to anyone who loves reading a really accurate account about the old west, and the characters in all the series
we're all interesting. Will keep buying and reading Mr. Robert J. Thomas's books as long as he keeps weighting them, I have almighty four. Thanks for the interesting reading.
we're all interesting. Will keep buying and reading Mr. Robert J. Thomas's books as long as he keeps weighting them, I have almighty four. Thanks for the interesting reading.
November 17, 2016
SHADOW
I truly enjoy any western adventures of Jesse Williams. Each one is different moving in many directions but all ending with ridding the west of bushwackers,rapists, child molesters and any other trashy manipulative warts. I'm happy that he has a companion..a Lobo wolf...who he rescued from a snare set by some unknown meanie. Shadow is his name, and so far he's Jesse's partner/protector...GREAT..I hope things go well for Shadow..I'm sure you all will agree even if he's a full blood wolf...he would lay down his life protecting Jesse..I hope we read more about Shadow, and hopefully his demise will be from old age..Such as "DOG" who was PREACHER'S partner/pet..
I truly enjoy any western adventures of Jesse Williams. Each one is different moving in many directions but all ending with ridding the west of bushwackers,rapists, child molesters and any other trashy manipulative warts. I'm happy that he has a companion..a Lobo wolf...who he rescued from a snare set by some unknown meanie. Shadow is his name, and so far he's Jesse's partner/protector...GREAT..I hope things go well for Shadow..I'm sure you all will agree even if he's a full blood wolf...he would lay down his life protecting Jesse..I hope we read more about Shadow, and hopefully his demise will be from old age..Such as "DOG" who was PREACHER'S partner/pet..
September 13, 2016
Great as usual
I really love reading these books about Jess Williams. He always gets his man. But he is very generous to the sheriff and other people. I love that he found Shadow I really hope to see Shadow in the future books as a side kick to Jess. Keep these books coming, can't wait for number 45.
I really love reading these books about Jess Williams. He always gets his man. But he is very generous to the sheriff and other people. I love that he found Shadow I really hope to see Shadow in the future books as a side kick to Jess. Keep these books coming, can't wait for number 45.
September 11, 2016
Very good western
As usual the series is definitely one of the best I have had the pleasure of reading. Robert j thomas you do an incredible job. And as usual waiting on the next book in this series.
As usual the series is definitely one of the best I have had the pleasure of reading. Robert j thomas you do an incredible job. And as usual waiting on the next book in this series.
September 12, 2016
Finally!!
Jess has finally found a partner that can keep up. It will be interesting to see if Jess ever find s out where he came from. Nice touch, I hope to see more of the new partner for a long time.
Jess has finally found a partner that can keep up. It will be interesting to see if Jess ever find s out where he came from. Nice touch, I hope to see more of the new partner for a long time.
September 16, 2016
Great!
Another great story and now Jess has a new partner. This is another exciting story in the Jess Williams saga, the stories get better and better. Every western fan should take notice and enjoy this ongoing series can't wait for the next.
Another great story and now Jess has a new partner. This is another exciting story in the Jess Williams saga, the stories get better and better. Every western fan should take notice and enjoy this ongoing series can't wait for the next.
September 29, 2016
Another good read
Once again another fantastic Jess Williams story. I especially like the wolf tagging along with Jess. I'm hoping that the wolf becomes a permanent part of future books. Keep up the good work, Mr. Thomas !!!!!
Once again another fantastic Jess Williams story. I especially like the wolf tagging along with Jess. I'm hoping that the wolf becomes a permanent part of future books. Keep up the good work, Mr. Thomas !!!!!
October 10, 2016
Great series, can't wait to read the next one.
Love the Jess character. This author is so good you feel as if your right there in the story. Easy reading you won't want to put it down. Very good western, you'll like it.
Love the Jess character. This author is so good you feel as if your right there in the story. Easy reading you won't want to put it down. Very good western, you'll like it.
September 9, 2016
This author just continues writing novels that I enjoy reading. I will just keep reading them. I recommend this book to everyone.
September 13, 2016
Another great one!
Jess never disappoints. There is plenty of guns and humor, and Jess blessing others with his generosity. I love Jess!
Jess never disappoints. There is plenty of guns and humor, and Jess blessing others with his generosity. I love Jess!
September 26, 2016
Loan Wolf
I don't know how Thomas can keep writing such good books. Each book is the same theme but each has a unique way of being different.
I don't know how Thomas can keep writing such good books. Each book is the same theme but each has a unique way of being different.
October 6, 2016
Good always good!
October 31, 2022
Ok read
Jess is hunting down four man who robbed a bank, killed the bank manager, and ran down an old woman. A wolf rescued from a snare follows Jess.
Jess is hunting down four man who robbed a bank, killed the bank manager, and ran down an old woman. A wolf rescued from a snare follows Jess.
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