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Jess Williams #70
Mysterious Ways
Jess is on his way back to Texas after ridding his home town of Black Creek, Kansas, from drifters and troublemakers. While he makes his way back toward Texas, he finds himself hunting another killer. That leads him to a trading post, where he finds the man he’s been looking for. He dispenses his cold justice on the killer and ends up staying the night there.
While there, he meets three nuns who are traveling to a convent in southwest Oklahoma Territory. They quickly share their opinion about what he does for a living, killing men for money. After he leaves the trading post, he finds the stagecoach carrying the nuns along the trail. The shotgun rider and driver have been murdered, and all the cash the nuns had been carrying to the convent has been stolen.
The nuns are alive and well, but now they inform him that he has been chosen to escort them to the convent and get their money back from the robbers. He refuses, but offers to help them to the next town, but they insist on him taking them all the way to the convent.
He finds himself in a strange predicament, when his horses refuse to leave the nuns. He drives the stagecoach to the next town and again attempts to leave them, but his horses seem to have a mind of their own.
Reluctantly, he submits himself to doing what they insist he must. The trip along the way is a strange one indeed. Things that go unexplained keep happening and Jess wonders who is really running things, him, the nuns, or someone else.
While there, he meets three nuns who are traveling to a convent in southwest Oklahoma Territory. They quickly share their opinion about what he does for a living, killing men for money. After he leaves the trading post, he finds the stagecoach carrying the nuns along the trail. The shotgun rider and driver have been murdered, and all the cash the nuns had been carrying to the convent has been stolen.
The nuns are alive and well, but now they inform him that he has been chosen to escort them to the convent and get their money back from the robbers. He refuses, but offers to help them to the next town, but they insist on him taking them all the way to the convent.
He finds himself in a strange predicament, when his horses refuse to leave the nuns. He drives the stagecoach to the next town and again attempts to leave them, but his horses seem to have a mind of their own.
Reluctantly, he submits himself to doing what they insist he must. The trip along the way is a strange one indeed. Things that go unexplained keep happening and Jess wonders who is really running things, him, the nuns, or someone else.
164 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 16, 2018
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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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May 27, 2021
The previous book, Black Creek, dealt with the supernatural and Satan. This one deals with Jess escorting three nuns to their convent and the praying they do for him. And, the results are just as much in the realm of the supernatural.
April 27, 2018
Unusual Happenings
Unexplainable things are happening to Jess but a nun believes she has the answers. Another fine Western from Thomas. I have read all 70 so far hope that Thomas continues writing the Jess Williams series.
Unexplainable things are happening to Jess but a nun believes she has the answers. Another fine Western from Thomas. I have read all 70 so far hope that Thomas continues writing the Jess Williams series.
November 8, 2022
Ok
I really did not care for this story. Sister Nadine is a grouchy woman. She does not display Christian kindness. She is a prime example of a bully.
I really did not care for this story. Sister Nadine is a grouchy woman. She does not display Christian kindness. She is a prime example of a bully.
April 25, 2018
DIVINE INTERVENTION
Our friend Jess Williams is at it again, helping those who have fallen on hard times or in some cases being bullied by a bunch of nere-do-wells.
He's accompanying three nuns to their convent in southwestern Oklahoma, who were also robbed of ten thousand dollars which was for the convent. As we all know Jess leaves no stone unturned, he tracks down the perps or whomever needs face the "WILLIAMS WRATH."
Jess helps those who for some reasons are having a hard time, such as the town that was slowly dying, how he went looking for good health top soil and suggested to the folks how to plant crops above ground in wooden box planters. That's something new to the west, the two gamblers who accompanied him to help escort the nuns.
Read this adventure, I know it's the same plot, but the adventures are exciting and they illustrate how Jess Williams lives his life. He's a smart businessman, philanthropist. All I can say is that Jess Williams and his long horses are OK to ride the river with. Also the "DIVINE WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS," but them you never know, do you?"📉📈📉
Our friend Jess Williams is at it again, helping those who have fallen on hard times or in some cases being bullied by a bunch of nere-do-wells.
He's accompanying three nuns to their convent in southwestern Oklahoma, who were also robbed of ten thousand dollars which was for the convent. As we all know Jess leaves no stone unturned, he tracks down the perps or whomever needs face the "WILLIAMS WRATH."
Jess helps those who for some reasons are having a hard time, such as the town that was slowly dying, how he went looking for good health top soil and suggested to the folks how to plant crops above ground in wooden box planters. That's something new to the west, the two gamblers who accompanied him to help escort the nuns.
Read this adventure, I know it's the same plot, but the adventures are exciting and they illustrate how Jess Williams lives his life. He's a smart businessman, philanthropist. All I can say is that Jess Williams and his long horses are OK to ride the river with. Also the "DIVINE WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS," but them you never know, do you?"📉📈📉
April 17, 2018
The 70th Novel About the Gunfighter Jess Williams
HEY has penned the 70th installment of the Jess Williams series. Jess is on the trail of 4 killers when he comes across a broken down stagecoach. The Nuns pray and God assumes responsibility for JW's actions. As he leads the Nuns to the Church he is tasked to assist an assortment of people. He completed the tasks in his usual aplomb and separated from his partners and turns South to Texas. This is an excellent read for the genre.....ER
HEY has penned the 70th installment of the Jess Williams series. Jess is on the trail of 4 killers when he comes across a broken down stagecoach. The Nuns pray and God assumes responsibility for JW's actions. As he leads the Nuns to the Church he is tasked to assist an assortment of people. He completed the tasks in his usual aplomb and separated from his partners and turns South to Texas. This is an excellent read for the genre.....ER
May 28, 2018
Another good book from Robert J. Thomas.
Robert J Thomas writes a very good story. I have read all 70 books in his series and have enjoyed every one. The lesson of giving is infectious as one reads his books they make you want to help someone who needs it. Love your books keep writing and I will keep reading.
Robert J Thomas writes a very good story. I have read all 70 books in his series and have enjoyed every one. The lesson of giving is infectious as one reads his books they make you want to help someone who needs it. Love your books keep writing and I will keep reading.
December 4, 2018
They just keep getting better.
The saga of Jess Williams keeps getting better. More adventures and getting rid of bad men while helping three nuns get their money back safely and reach their convent. Along the way Jess helps out some town start over and helping Indians get food and self respect.
The saga of Jess Williams keeps getting better. More adventures and getting rid of bad men while helping three nuns get their money back safely and reach their convent. Along the way Jess helps out some town start over and helping Indians get food and self respect.
April 25, 2018
Superb!
Totally enjoyed this thought provoking story . I believe in justice and Jess ensures it is obtained. Justice, in my opinion, is that some acts of violence are so vile that the person committing them does not not deserve to live.
Totally enjoyed this thought provoking story . I believe in justice and Jess ensures it is obtained. Justice, in my opinion, is that some acts of violence are so vile that the person committing them does not not deserve to live.
June 29, 2018
Great read !!!!!
At first I wasn't sure how good the book was going to be, but I should have know better than to be a little sceptical when it comes to Robert Thomas, and the Jess Williams series. Simply put, it's another Great read !!!!! Thank you Mr. Thomas !
At first I wasn't sure how good the book was going to be, but I should have know better than to be a little sceptical when it comes to Robert Thomas, and the Jess Williams series. Simply put, it's another Great read !!!!! Thank you Mr. Thomas !
September 9, 2020
Hand of God
What an exciting story with mystery. Jess is asked by Sister Nadine to escort the three nuns back to the convent and find the robbers who stole their money while riding the stagecoach. Events occur that have no explanation but the Hand of God.
What an exciting story with mystery. Jess is asked by Sister Nadine to escort the three nuns back to the convent and find the robbers who stole their money while riding the stagecoach. Events occur that have no explanation but the Hand of God.
May 1, 2021
MYSTERIOUS WAYS
Enjoyed. Makes you wonder! All of those mysterious things happening!. Jess can sure get into different situations. You read the next page wondering what's going to happen next. I'm chasing next book to read in a hurry to see what's going to be bext.JD
Enjoyed. Makes you wonder! All of those mysterious things happening!. Jess can sure get into different situations. You read the next page wondering what's going to happen next. I'm chasing next book to read in a hurry to see what's going to be bext.JD
April 19, 2018
Another excellent novel by this author. I enjoyed reading this novel and all the other novels by this author. I recommend this book to everyone.
April 25, 2018
Godly
Well this is one way to change this story series story up from bad to good. Yet in the end it's just another Jesse Williams story as usually He wins you loose?
Well this is one way to change this story series story up from bad to good. Yet in the end it's just another Jesse Williams story as usually He wins you loose?
April 26, 2018
Holy sisters
I love all of the Jess Williams series books. This was very interesting because of the unknown nature of events that happened. I really enjoyed it
I love all of the Jess Williams series books. This was very interesting because of the unknown nature of events that happened. I really enjoyed it
April 27, 2018
Jess Williams
Thank you Mr. Thomas for an awesome read. I really look forward to these books. I love reading the adventures of Jess Williams the bounty hunter.
Thank you Mr. Thomas for an awesome read. I really look forward to these books. I love reading the adventures of Jess Williams the bounty hunter.
May 1, 2018
It's time fora new series, with another main character.
May 2, 2018
Getting better over time.
Thomas has got it dialed in now. I enjoyed all seventy of them, and this one might be the best so far.
Thomas has got it dialed in now. I enjoyed all seventy of them, and this one might be the best so far.
May 6, 2018
Mysterious Ways
Another great adventure with Jess Williams. His mysterious says was certainly guided by Devine Intervention. You can't go wrong with this adventure. So, "Giddy Up."
Another great adventure with Jess Williams. His mysterious says was certainly guided by Devine Intervention. You can't go wrong with this adventure. So, "Giddy Up."
May 11, 2018
Read all about jess
I really enjoyed this vol.
I recommend these volumes to my friends. I really enjoy stories from this era. Thank you
I really enjoyed this vol.
I recommend these volumes to my friends. I really enjoy stories from this era. Thank you
May 12, 2018
Entertaining
What can you say about Jess Williams western s they keep your interest from start to Finnish.Then all you can do is patiently wait for the next book
What can you say about Jess Williams western s they keep your interest from start to Finnish.Then all you can do is patiently wait for the next book
May 16, 2018
Helluva story
I,ve read every jess Williams western, you gotta start at the beginning. Great stories, awesome westerns , get you to thinking.
I,ve read every jess Williams western, you gotta start at the beginning. Great stories, awesome westerns , get you to thinking.
June 15, 2018
Always good!
May 24, 2020
As always, great book. I never thought he was doing the devils business. I love me some Jess.
September 2, 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 10, 2022
Too goofy. A dnf at page 35.
July 3, 2023
The best of the Jess Williams stories I have read.
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