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Jess Williams #71
Hell Town
After leaving Sister Nadine and the other two nuns at the convent in Oklahoma Territory, Jess is back doing what he does best. He crosses back into Texas and heads to the town of Hoover, where he finds the man he’s hunting, Brian Reed.
While in Hoover, he meets a hired gun by the name of Vic Pardo. Pardo finds the man he was hired to kill and easily dispatches him to an early grave. Not having another job after that, he convinces Jess to let him ride along with him for a while to make some extra money. They make a good team and hunt down some stone-cold killers together.
Along the way, a fast draw expert from Boise, Idaho, confronts Jess. He wants to finish his unblemished career as an expert gunfighter by challenging Jess, but Jess quickly discovers that the gunfighter might love his whiskey more than his reputation.
Then comes Hell Town…
While in Hoover, he meets a hired gun by the name of Vic Pardo. Pardo finds the man he was hired to kill and easily dispatches him to an early grave. Not having another job after that, he convinces Jess to let him ride along with him for a while to make some extra money. They make a good team and hunt down some stone-cold killers together.
Along the way, a fast draw expert from Boise, Idaho, confronts Jess. He wants to finish his unblemished career as an expert gunfighter by challenging Jess, but Jess quickly discovers that the gunfighter might love his whiskey more than his reputation.
Then comes Hell Town…
167 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 21, 2018
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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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May 29, 2021
Familiar story line from Thomas. This is at least the third time he's used Jess working to clean up a town taken over by outlaws. Only variation is the people helping him.
May 29, 2018
HELL TOWN'S REDEMPTION
Jess and his riding buddies are riding the redemption trail heading for "HELL TOWN." Pardon whose a gun for hire is riding with Jess more or less to cover Jess's back as they meet up with evil vile men. Raglan is from Boise, Idaho whose owns a bar, but he's on the trail trying to make a name and legend as a gunnie. Raglan has none notches on his pearl handle pistols and he like everyone else want to slap iron with Jess, which is a totally stupid idea. Well you need to read this adventure of two men who've rode with Jess and what they think of him as he takes care of business. These men who've come into contact with Jess leave with a better understanding and richer, some are able to start the life they want because of Jess. , Shadow made an appearance and scared the scared out of them so much that the owlhoots didn't know who to be afraid of Jess or Shadow.
Jess and his riding buddies are riding the redemption trail heading for "HELL TOWN." Pardon whose a gun for hire is riding with Jess more or less to cover Jess's back as they meet up with evil vile men. Raglan is from Boise, Idaho whose owns a bar, but he's on the trail trying to make a name and legend as a gunnie. Raglan has none notches on his pearl handle pistols and he like everyone else want to slap iron with Jess, which is a totally stupid idea. Well you need to read this adventure of two men who've rode with Jess and what they think of him as he takes care of business. These men who've come into contact with Jess leave with a better understanding and richer, some are able to start the life they want because of Jess. , Shadow made an appearance and scared the scared out of them so much that the owlhoots didn't know who to be afraid of Jess or Shadow.
May 23, 2018
The 71st Novel in the Jess Williams Series/JW/Shadow/2 New Friends
RJT has penned the 71st Jess Williams novel which takes place in WE Texas. He is after two different gangs and ends with no from two assistance. The first gang is eliminated in short order. However, the second gang had totaled control on the town called Chesterton. He and his two friends come to the rescue. This I an excellent read for the genre......DEHS
RJT has penned the 71st Jess Williams novel which takes place in WE Texas. He is after two different gangs and ends with no from two assistance. The first gang is eliminated in short order. However, the second gang had totaled control on the town called Chesterton. He and his two friends come to the rescue. This I an excellent read for the genre......DEHS
May 23, 2018
Excellent read
Mr. Thomas you outdid yourself with this book. It was an excellent read and a definite page turner. Keep up the great writing. Would highly recommend this series to everyone that enjoys a great western story.
Mr. Thomas you outdid yourself with this book. It was an excellent read and a definite page turner. Keep up the great writing. Would highly recommend this series to everyone that enjoys a great western story.
June 1, 2018
Jess Williams
This b ok is better than 5 stars ten more like it. I so love these books on Jess Williams. I have read everyone of them and they just get better and better. I look forward to number seventy two. Thank you Robert J Thomas for a great read.
This b ok is better than 5 stars ten more like it. I so love these books on Jess Williams. I have read everyone of them and they just get better and better. I look forward to number seventy two. Thank you Robert J Thomas for a great read.
June 7, 2018
A Town Reborn
Jess continues to eliminate the worst of the worst criminals. Wanted dead or alive usually means dead to him. Hopefully RJT will continue writing the great Jess Williams Western series since 1 - 71 were page turners. I highly recommend this author.
Jess continues to eliminate the worst of the worst criminals. Wanted dead or alive usually means dead to him. Hopefully RJT will continue writing the great Jess Williams Western series since 1 - 71 were page turners. I highly recommend this author.
June 13, 2018
Shadow
There is nothing I can say about Jess Williams books that I have not already said they are brilliant stories that keep you interested from beginning to end I have now read all 76 books and look forward to the next 76.roll on 77
There is nothing I can say about Jess Williams books that I have not already said they are brilliant stories that keep you interested from beginning to end I have now read all 76 books and look forward to the next 76.roll on 77
July 21, 2018
He'll Town: 71st in a Jess Williams Western
Never tire of Jess Williams exploits. You Jess Williams fans will surely enjoy this read. Would love to see more of Shadow in future adventures. Now "Giddy Up.
Never tire of Jess Williams exploits. You Jess Williams fans will surely enjoy this read. Would love to see more of Shadow in future adventures. Now "Giddy Up.
November 14, 2018
Bell Town:
This is more like the Jess Williams books , I like even though he's hunting someone, he's helping someone. Like talking the guy from another state, he didn't want to die. The guy drinking just 3 drinks and passing out. Funny. Enjoyed .
This is more like the Jess Williams books , I like even though he's hunting someone, he's helping someone. Like talking the guy from another state, he didn't want to die. The guy drinking just 3 drinks and passing out. Funny. Enjoyed .
September 11, 2020
Hell Town
Another town in Texas taken over by outlaws. Jess along with two gunslinger and two Texas Rangers and Shadow, goes into
Hell Town to capture a killer who killed a Texas Ranger. They also kill the other outlaws. Lots of action.
Another town in Texas taken over by outlaws. Jess along with two gunslinger and two Texas Rangers and Shadow, goes into
Hell Town to capture a killer who killed a Texas Ranger. They also kill the other outlaws. Lots of action.
February 12, 2022
Jess Does it again!!
Sometimes Jess does things differently and then again, he does things the same. One of the best things about Jess is that he looks out for the underdog. That makes for a good read about one of my favorite characters. Keep afte them bad guys Jess!!!
Sometimes Jess does things differently and then again, he does things the same. One of the best things about Jess is that he looks out for the underdog. That makes for a good read about one of my favorite characters. Keep afte them bad guys Jess!!!
May 27, 2018
Another excellent novel by this author. I have enjoyed reading all of the Jess Williams novels and I hope that this author has many more to come.
May 31, 2018
Keep it up
Keep it up Mr. Mayor. The books just keep getting better. Jess is wilder than ever and his circle of friends keeps getting better.
Keep it up Mr. Mayor. The books just keep getting better. Jess is wilder than ever and his circle of friends keeps getting better.
June 1, 2018
Jess ups his body count.
Jess and his associates bring justice to the west. Another root'n, toot'n shoot out saving the fair damsel in the end.
Jess and his associates bring justice to the west. Another root'n, toot'n shoot out saving the fair damsel in the end.
June 1, 2018
Interesting
This story was better than some I've read lately in this series but I'm still enjoying following my reading of 70 stories you know Jesse will always Win!!
This story was better than some I've read lately in this series but I'm still enjoying following my reading of 70 stories you know Jesse will always Win!!
June 10, 2018
Always good
Got hooked in the first one and always ready for the next,can't see to put them down,keep them coming Robert.
Got hooked in the first one and always ready for the next,can't see to put them down,keep them coming Robert.
December 16, 2018
He'll Town equals Bad Men.
Jess puts down a lot of bad men. He makes a few new friends who helps him take a whole town of bad men. Shadow joins Jess and helps out.
Jess puts down a lot of bad men. He makes a few new friends who helps him take a whole town of bad men. Shadow joins Jess and helps out.
June 4, 2020
Can't go wrong with Jess
Mr. Thomas never disappoints with his Jess Williams books. They are all 5* books and I say America needs Jess Williams NOW.
Mr. Thomas never disappoints with his Jess Williams books. They are all 5* books and I say America needs Jess Williams NOW.
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.
July 21, 2022
I love this Horror Audiobook on CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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February 9, 2023
Too gory for me! Only got through chapter 11.
November 11, 2025
Extra action and extra bad guys!!!
Mr Thomas’ books are consistently good in my opinion. This story has just that little extra that puts it above some others.
Mr Thomas’ books are consistently good in my opinion. This story has just that little extra that puts it above some others.
April 17, 2022
A Series Well Worth the Read!
Warning! Robert Thomas's hunter Jess Williams is highly addictive. You can likely find many of the first books of the series for free but be forewarned, it's a trap! The next thing you know you will have read all seventy-one of the books and be jonesing for the next book, praying that Thomas will finish it before you go through withdrawal, which, of course, you never will. Jess Williams, the lead character , is a man whose character was forged in the hell that claimed his entire family when he was a boy. With the help of a unique pistol, his friends, and sometimes a timber wolf, he rids the West of the worst of the worst badmen.
Warning! Robert Thomas's hunter Jess Williams is highly addictive. You can likely find many of the first books of the series for free but be forewarned, it's a trap! The next thing you know you will have read all seventy-one of the books and be jonesing for the next book, praying that Thomas will finish it before you go through withdrawal, which, of course, you never will. Jess Williams, the lead character , is a man whose character was forged in the hell that claimed his entire family when he was a boy. With the help of a unique pistol, his friends, and sometimes a timber wolf, he rids the West of the worst of the worst badmen.
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