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While Jess would like nothing more than a good long rest after successfully ridding Nebraska of a few vicious outlaws, fate has a way of stepping in to spoil his plans. He’s met up with someone whose company he greatly enjoys, the beautiful but deadly female bounty hunter, Wildcat.

It seems Wildcat has something special in mind, but it isn’t rest. The usually wild and dangerous territory of New Mexico has gotten much worse and she needs Jess’s help in cleaning out some of the worst gangs in the southern part of the region.
Jess, Wildcat, John Bodine and Shadow all head to the southern part of New Mexico Territory. The only one not wearing a Deputy United States Marshals badge is the timber wolf, Shadow.

The gangs of murderous outlaws who have fled from neighboring states to elude the law have no idea of the trouble heading their way. The killers are about to be treated like they’ve been treating their victims…with ruthless and deadly force.

187 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 25, 2018

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Robert J. Thomas

193 books61 followers
Librarian'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.

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1,267 reviews82 followers
June 10, 2021
Williams, Bodine, and Wildcat, wearing U.S. Marshal badges, become vigilantes and work at cleaning up southern New Mexico Territory of the worst of the outlaw gangs. Usual violence, just with more shooters.

Nothing special.
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503 reviews7 followers
September 27, 2018
Very good book

RJT you have done it again. What a great read and a definite page turner. My favorite characters were in this story. What a great series this is. Looking forward to the next book already. Would highly recommend this series to everyone that enjoys a great western story.
1,249 reviews23 followers
October 5, 2018
DIRT BLANKETS

New Mexico Territory is a great place to hang around if your running from the law. Well the US Marshals Service has sworn the female bounty hunter Wildcat into the Marshals Service, so when she goes hunting these owlhoots it'll be legal. Jess Williams and John Bodine are accompanying Wildcat on their quest to avenge the innocents of the town's these men ride through murdering, robbing. Shadow is also accompanying them.
We all love Jess Williams, John Bodine, Sharps and Gray. They are a force to deal with. "Lead Jury" is just what Southeast New Mexico needs.
Well let's all stock up for the next adventure of Jess Williams, wherever the "Wanted Dead or Alive" takes us. Keep your campfires smokeless and your pistol ready for whatever decides to walk in from the darkness.
3,198 reviews26 followers
October 2, 2018
The 75th Jess Williams Novel/New Mexico Territory

RJT has penned the 75th novel of the Jess Williams series which includes JW, Wildcat, John Bodine and Shadow. There assignments as U.S. Marshals is to enter New Mexico territory and eliminate the worst murders and rapists. This is an excellent read fot the genre.....DEHS
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352 reviews2 followers
November 13, 2018
Lead Jury

Not as good as most of Jess Williams books. This one was same all the way through. Too much same thing. But I'm glad to know he has a woman. But I like it when he's helping someone, even when he's looking for a killer. But I still read it. Write some more of Jess's books.
13 reviews2 followers
September 30, 2018
Awesome storyline

This book was exceptionally good. Love how it combined Jess, Bodine, Wildcat and of course Shadow. It is. always great to read a Jess Williams book. Keep up the good work Mr. Thomas!
698 reviews4 followers
October 1, 2018
Dangerous

This series has finally arrived at the point that I think there is too much killing? I've enjoyed the series but I probably won't read anymore for awhile. For those who like the killing enjoy the story will continue!
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258 reviews6 followers
October 21, 2018
Death Sentence

Jess and Shadow have some help serving the Death Sentence in some of the very worst criminals. Fast paced with plenty of action. Looking forward to reading number 76. I highly recommend this author.
178 reviews3 followers
October 22, 2018
Great series, Jess Williams cleaning up the west of deadly killers

I have read all seventy five books in this series, loved every one of them. The Jess Williams books keep the reader turning pages to find out who will be the next bad guy who gets justice.
731 reviews2 followers
October 29, 2018
This is the best novel in the Jess Williams series. All of the Heroes are in this, can’t put down story. I have enjoyed reading everyone of these novels, but this one more than the others. Hopefully the author will continue writing more and more Jess Williams stories.
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695 reviews3 followers
February 4, 2019
One of the best yet.

Wow what a great story. My favorite characters. Jess, Wildcat, Shadow and Bodine together to get rid of the bad men in New Mexico. Lots of action, suspense mixed with a little romance.
378 reviews2 followers
September 14, 2020
Three Marshalls

Lots of action when Jess, John Bodine , Wildcat and Shadow pursues deadly gangs of outlaws in New Mexico. Not for trial but to kill for all the killings the gangs have committed.
616 reviews3 followers
October 2, 2018
Jess' Justice

Jess' brand of lead justice. Plenty of action. Jess, Bodine and Wildcat head to New Mexico for some housecleaning. They get the job done!
20 reviews
March 9, 2019
Great read

Great to read about the four of them working together. Shadow is a welcome addition. Looking forward to The next one
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October 13, 2018
AWESOME! I so enjoy these books. I look forward to the next one. if you have never read one of these books about Jess William's bounty hunter you are missing some great reading. I have read from number 1 to now which is 75. they really grab you. Thank you, Robert J. Thomas, for some awesome reading.
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