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Jess Williams #79
Berkshire
After leaving Jackson, Texas, Jess and Bodine head to Stratton, Texas, where Jess has agreed to take some time off and fish in the lake he and Henry Stratton built. Along the way, they stop off at the town of Berkshire.
They quickly learn that the town’s officials, including the marshal, have turned the town into a haven for outlaws, charging them a daily fee to stay there without being bothered. At first, it seems to be harmless, as none of the outlaws bothers or harms the local townsfolk and the businesses in town charges the outlaws double for whatever they buy or consume.
That quickly changes when a cold-blooded killer by the name of Jake Rickman rides into town and stays at the hotel. Bodine is awaiting a wire back from United States Marshal Frank Reedy, asking if they should interfere with the town’s operation. The answer from Frank Reedy is what Bodine expected: Pin their federal badges on and clean up the town.
Jess kills a hired gun working for a cattle baron who has a huge ranch outside of Berkshire. The rancher tries to bribe Jess and Bodine with money, but when that doesn’t work, he tries to run them off with hired killers. Jess finds himself ducking bullets and facing the best gunslingers the cattle baron can buy…and he has no shortage of money.
Just when they think things can’t get any worse, Frank Reedy is wounded by two outlaws passing through Stratton, Texas. Jess and Bodine want to leave Berkshire and hunt down the two attackers, but they still have to deal with the cattle baron until their replacements arrive.
They quickly learn that the town’s officials, including the marshal, have turned the town into a haven for outlaws, charging them a daily fee to stay there without being bothered. At first, it seems to be harmless, as none of the outlaws bothers or harms the local townsfolk and the businesses in town charges the outlaws double for whatever they buy or consume.
That quickly changes when a cold-blooded killer by the name of Jake Rickman rides into town and stays at the hotel. Bodine is awaiting a wire back from United States Marshal Frank Reedy, asking if they should interfere with the town’s operation. The answer from Frank Reedy is what Bodine expected: Pin their federal badges on and clean up the town.
Jess kills a hired gun working for a cattle baron who has a huge ranch outside of Berkshire. The rancher tries to bribe Jess and Bodine with money, but when that doesn’t work, he tries to run them off with hired killers. Jess finds himself ducking bullets and facing the best gunslingers the cattle baron can buy…and he has no shortage of money.
Just when they think things can’t get any worse, Frank Reedy is wounded by two outlaws passing through Stratton, Texas. Jess and Bodine want to leave Berkshire and hunt down the two attackers, but they still have to deal with the cattle baron until their replacements arrive.
200 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 29, 2019
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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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February 8, 2019
WHAT'S GOING ON HERE
Jess Williams and John Bodine are on their way home to Stratton, Texas after taking care of situations in Jackson, Texas..They will pass through a town named Berkshire, which unknown to Jess and John is a sanctuary for owlhoots of all levels of depravity inflicted on anybody who happens to get in their way. The marshal, mayor and town council were all involved in bribery..oh, so we're a few of the businesses on Main Street. So when Jess and John made their debut, they were asked by Lobo, the hairy, did they speak with the Sheriff? If not, they would be served anywhere in town...strange, strange and what's going on here? Dang, have John and Jess walked into another quagmire? They contact Frank Reedy U. S. Marshal located in Stratton, who tells them to put on their badges and clean up the town.
Well we all know that nothing goes quickly or easy. One situation leads into another situation and everything for those going against the law just goes down the deepest rabbit hole...not good for those engaged in bribery or other unlawful incidents. As all Jess assignments and man hunts goes..look out he's onto their games and no holes barred, especially those who challenged Jess Williams...
Jess Williams and John Bodine are on their way home to Stratton, Texas after taking care of situations in Jackson, Texas..They will pass through a town named Berkshire, which unknown to Jess and John is a sanctuary for owlhoots of all levels of depravity inflicted on anybody who happens to get in their way. The marshal, mayor and town council were all involved in bribery..oh, so we're a few of the businesses on Main Street. So when Jess and John made their debut, they were asked by Lobo, the hairy, did they speak with the Sheriff? If not, they would be served anywhere in town...strange, strange and what's going on here? Dang, have John and Jess walked into another quagmire? They contact Frank Reedy U. S. Marshal located in Stratton, who tells them to put on their badges and clean up the town.
Well we all know that nothing goes quickly or easy. One situation leads into another situation and everything for those going against the law just goes down the deepest rabbit hole...not good for those engaged in bribery or other unlawful incidents. As all Jess assignments and man hunts goes..look out he's onto their games and no holes barred, especially those who challenged Jess Williams...
February 13, 2019
Unlawful
Jess continues to hunt killers but gets a surprise when he meets the dishonest Sheriff of Berkshire and finds out that any criminal can pay a daily fee to stay in the town without being arrested. Another fast moving, suspense filled Western from Thomas. I have never been disappointed with when reading novels 1 through 79. Looking forward to reading number 80. I highly recommend this author.
Jess continues to hunt killers but gets a surprise when he meets the dishonest Sheriff of Berkshire and finds out that any criminal can pay a daily fee to stay in the town without being arrested. Another fast moving, suspense filled Western from Thomas. I have never been disappointed with when reading novels 1 through 79. Looking forward to reading number 80. I highly recommend this author.
February 8, 2019
An RJT. Jess Williams (79) Novel/Texas
RJT. has. penned the 79th western novel about Jess Williams. JW. and Robert Bodine are working together as marshals again. After they finish their assignment they head back to Stratton only to stop at a small town being run by a crooked marshal and rancher. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
RJT. has. penned the 79th western novel about Jess Williams. JW. and Robert Bodine are working together as marshals again. After they finish their assignment they head back to Stratton only to stop at a small town being run by a crooked marshal and rancher. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
February 11, 2019
Jess Williams
As always a great read. I really look forward to the new books on Jess. I don’t think the devil sent him I believe it was God who sent him to protect the innocent. He has a Uncanny way of knowing when danger is around. Thank you Robert J. Thomas for these really great westerns. I look forward to number 80.
As always a great read. I really look forward to the new books on Jess. I don’t think the devil sent him I believe it was God who sent him to protect the innocent. He has a Uncanny way of knowing when danger is around. Thank you Robert J. Thomas for these really great westerns. I look forward to number 80.
February 1, 2019
Another great read
This book is another great read for all that enjoys keeping up with Jess Williams. Lots of action and great characters. Waiting on the next book already. Would highly recommend this series to everyone that enjoys a great western story.
This book is another great read for all that enjoys keeping up with Jess Williams. Lots of action and great characters. Waiting on the next book already. Would highly recommend this series to everyone that enjoys a great western story.
February 9, 2019
Great read
I think we may see more of Martha Heller in future readings. Finally Jess Williams gets a chance for the first time to see his house in Statton Texas. Love found it's way in Berkshire Texas.
I think we may see more of Martha Heller in future readings. Finally Jess Williams gets a chance for the first time to see his house in Statton Texas. Love found it's way in Berkshire Texas.
February 13, 2019
Great Robert J Thomas western story about Jess Williams.
I have read all seventy nine of the series of Jess Williams and his adventures. If you like bounty hunters stories you will love the series. Jess hunts and eliminates the worst wanted bandits in the west.
I have read all seventy nine of the series of Jess Williams and his adventures. If you like bounty hunters stories you will love the series. Jess hunts and eliminates the worst wanted bandits in the west.
February 21, 2019
More of the best series ever
Keeping with some of the same characters is great. Jess keeps up his intensity. Don't mess with jess. I've read them all and then wait patiently for the next Jess Williams fix.
Keeping with some of the same characters is great. Jess keeps up his intensity. Don't mess with jess. I've read them all and then wait patiently for the next Jess Williams fix.
March 20, 2019
Money can't but brains.
Another rich man gets to buy a town with money and then with hired guns. Jess and Bovine comes to rescue a town. They then go back to Statton to revenge Frank for getting shot. Then Jess takes a well deserved vacation.
Another rich man gets to buy a town with money and then with hired guns. Jess and Bovine comes to rescue a town. They then go back to Statton to revenge Frank for getting shot. Then Jess takes a well deserved vacation.
September 17, 2019
Great author
Another great Jess Williams western. Moves aging quickly. Interesting character. This is a Hugh series, I've read almost everyone and always look forward to the next one.
Another great Jess Williams western. Moves aging quickly. Interesting character. This is a Hugh series, I've read almost everyone and always look forward to the next one.
December 7, 2021
I'm really loving this series.
I like a good western with a series. At the end of a book, I'm always thinking, what happened next?. That's why I like series. This is an onto my book. I am enjoying it.
I like a good western with a series. At the end of a book, I'm always thinking, what happened next?. That's why I like series. This is an onto my book. I am enjoying it.
February 17, 2019
Great
Just as good as the rest. I never get tired of Jess and Bodine working together. Jess goes from one gunfight to the next.
Just as good as the rest. I never get tired of Jess and Bodine working together. Jess goes from one gunfight to the next.
February 24, 2019
Fairly Well!?
This story was better than normal lately lots of actions and fighting and funny with Bodine involved a lot until the next time.
This story was better than normal lately lots of actions and fighting and funny with Bodine involved a lot until the next time.
June 10, 2019
Always good!
September 9, 2019
I enjoy all the Jess Williams books, so my reviews will always be good 👍
May 10, 2021
BERKSHIRE:
At least Jess got a little rest. If he gets married, he better change his name. He has too many guys chasing him. Enjoyed JD
At least Jess got a little rest. If he gets married, he better change his name. He has too many guys chasing him. Enjoyed JD
May 22, 2024
Another light and airy read where Jess kills anyone who looks at him crooked...........or at least anyone who is crooked. Enjoyable as always.
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