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Jess Williams #76
The Apprentice
Jess is back to bounty hunting in Texas, heading for a town called Huntersville where the next man on his hunt list is purportedly staying around. Before he gets there, he finds four men firing rifles at a young man hiding behind some trees, because they believe him to be a rustler.
Jess stops the men and rescues young Andy and convinces the rancher that he’s innocent. Now, he has Andy following him around since he has no other family left, because the rancher already hung his two brothers.
Before Jess leaves Huntersville, a triple murder is committed in the saloon and witnessed by a working girl named Molly.
The hunt pursues, but Jess still has Andy to contend with. After Andy finds a fancy pearl handled Colt in an embossed black leather holster, he puts it on, but has no experience in using it.
Jess continues on the hunt for the four killers, but he still has young Andy under his wing. Andy insists that Jess teaches him the way of the gun, but Jess worries it’ll send the boy on a path of no return or a path straight to hell.
Jess stops the men and rescues young Andy and convinces the rancher that he’s innocent. Now, he has Andy following him around since he has no other family left, because the rancher already hung his two brothers.
Before Jess leaves Huntersville, a triple murder is committed in the saloon and witnessed by a working girl named Molly.
The hunt pursues, but Jess still has Andy to contend with. After Andy finds a fancy pearl handled Colt in an embossed black leather holster, he puts it on, but has no experience in using it.
Jess continues on the hunt for the four killers, but he still has young Andy under his wing. Andy insists that Jess teaches him the way of the gun, but Jess worries it’ll send the boy on a path of no return or a path straight to hell.
187 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 29, 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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June 15, 2021
After saving a young man from being lynched, Williams takes him under his wing to keep him alive. At the same time he is looking for four outlaws who murdered three men in a saloon. Along the way Jesse has to deal with the usual number of gunslingers looking either for revenge or to enhance their reputation.
Better story than some of the recent Williams westerns.
Better story than some of the recent Williams westerns.
November 8, 2018
An RJT Western With Jess Williams (76)/On the Road Again
RJT has penned another Jess Williams novel. In this western he is immediately back n the trail after leaving Marshal Bodine and Wildcat in New Mexico Territory. He located four men who have randomly stopped in towns and murdered numerous people. While on the chase he partners up with a sixteen who wants to be a gunman. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
RJT has penned another Jess Williams novel. In this western he is immediately back n the trail after leaving Marshal Bodine and Wildcat in New Mexico Territory. He located four men who have randomly stopped in towns and murdered numerous people. While on the chase he partners up with a sixteen who wants to be a gunman. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
November 8, 2018
Another excellent Jess Williams novel by this author. As always, this novel provides enjoyable entertainment, lots of action and Jess dispenses plenty justice. It’s very difficult to put down, once you start reading it. I always look forward to the next Jess Williams novel. Yes, I recommend this book to everyone.
May 13, 2021
Jess and Andy
This would be a good stand alone book but it’s number 76 in the series and they have got to the point that they are practically all
alike. But I’ll probably keep reading just so I don’t miss anything.
Jess always seems to find a male companion and does’t seem to go for the females.
This would be a good stand alone book but it’s number 76 in the series and they have got to the point that they are practically all
alike. But I’ll probably keep reading just so I don’t miss anything.
Jess always seems to find a male companion and does’t seem to go for the females.
November 1, 2018
Great read
As usual another great story of the life and times of Jess Williams. As usual can't wait for the next book.Would highly recommend this series to all that enjoys a great western story.
As usual another great story of the life and times of Jess Williams. As usual can't wait for the next book.Would highly recommend this series to all that enjoys a great western story.
November 22, 2018
Jess Williams
Thank you Robert J. Thomas for a really great read. I look forward to these oks on Jess. He usually finds someone who needs help and he helps them. A tough man with a big heart.
Thank you Robert J. Thomas for a really great read. I look forward to these oks on Jess. He usually finds someone who needs help and he helps them. A tough man with a big heart.
December 6, 2018
Great series if you like western stories.
I have read all the books in the series (seventy-sixth) and have enjoyed everyone. I cannot wait for the next one to be published.
Jess Williams always finds a way do a good deed for someone who really needs helps.
I have read all the books in the series (seventy-sixth) and have enjoyed everyone. I cannot wait for the next one to be published.
Jess Williams always finds a way do a good deed for someone who really needs helps.
December 9, 2018
Learn and Live
As usual, another great Western from Thomas. Jess continues to hunt the very worst criminals and end their lives. Looking forward to reading number 77 when published. I highly recommend this author.
As usual, another great Western from Thomas. Jess continues to hunt the very worst criminals and end their lives. Looking forward to reading number 77 when published. I highly recommend this author.
February 14, 2019
Apprentice
Jess saved A 16 year old boy and takes him with him chasing four bad men. Andy helps Jess catch them. Jess gets him a job and share some of the bounty with him. Lots of bad men die along the way.
Jess saved A 16 year old boy and takes him with him chasing four bad men. Andy helps Jess catch them. Jess gets him a job and share some of the bounty with him. Lots of bad men die along the way.
May 8, 2021
THE APPRENTICE
Sure got a lot of guys in this story. But Jess sure gets his man. And he taught a young guy,he didn't want to be a bounty. So on we go toward the next guy. Good luck Jess. JD.
Sure got a lot of guys in this story. But Jess sure gets his man. And he taught a young guy,he didn't want to be a bounty. So on we go toward the next guy. Good luck Jess. JD.
November 7, 2018
Lesson in life
Great book to read Robert. He sure taught Andy that lesson in life. Very well written and looking forward to the next one
Great book to read Robert. He sure taught Andy that lesson in life. Very well written and looking forward to the next one
November 29, 2018
Read all 76. Looking forward to #77. Jess Williams is like an old friend by now.
December 10, 2018
Still Smokin
Jess cleans house again. Takes on lots of bad guys down and saves a young man who was headed in the wrong direction.
Jess cleans house again. Takes on lots of bad guys down and saves a young man who was headed in the wrong direction.
January 1, 2019
Another good one.
Another good Jess Williams series book. Love the character. This one seemed a little short but still good. Fast passed , good western storey with a soft spot.
Another good Jess Williams series book. Love the character. This one seemed a little short but still good. Fast passed , good western storey with a soft spot.
February 25, 2019
Excellent!
This is a fine tale about a Bounty Hunter of the Old West. It I a thrilling tale of excitement while tracking “the Scum of the Earth"!
This is a fine tale about a Bounty Hunter of the Old West. It I a thrilling tale of excitement while tracking “the Scum of the Earth"!
March 5, 2019
Jess Williams always entertaining!
June 5, 2021
Not the same
This book isn’t written like the others in this series. I hope the next one falls in line with the norm.
This book isn’t written like the others in this series. I hope the next one falls in line with the norm.
September 19, 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.
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