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Jess Williams #89
Payback
Jess has finally decided to take a long-needed break from the bounty hunting business. After leaving Kilgore, Kansas, and splitting off from the aging bounty hunter, John Booth, he goes to his house on the lake in Stratton, Texas. He plans to stay, relax, fish and visit with friends.
His break is quickly cut short when Frank Reedy gets shot and is in grave condition. After only one day of relaxation, he finds himself hunting for the six men responsible for Reedy being shot. He takes John Bodine and Ace Yardley on the hunt with him.
The six outlaws split up in pairs, each going in different directions, making Jess’s job of hunting them down difficult. But almost killing his good friend, Frank Reedy, was a mistake of proportions that the six killers would never realize…until Jess finds them and dispenses his own personal style of justice.
His break is quickly cut short when Frank Reedy gets shot and is in grave condition. After only one day of relaxation, he finds himself hunting for the six men responsible for Reedy being shot. He takes John Bodine and Ace Yardley on the hunt with him.
The six outlaws split up in pairs, each going in different directions, making Jess’s job of hunting them down difficult. But almost killing his good friend, Frank Reedy, was a mistake of proportions that the six killers would never realize…until Jess finds them and dispenses his own personal style of justice.
- GenresWesterns
169 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 6, 2019
252 people are currently reading
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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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July 20, 2021
One of the better Jess Williams tales. Jess is joined by John Bodine and Ace to avenge the shooting of Frank Reedy by six stagecoach robbers. They shot Reedy while breaking one of their group out of jail. Predictable in that the readers of the series know they will catch and kill them all.
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January 1, 2020THEY MESSED WITH THE WRONG MAN
A gang consisting of six heartless men hanging around the bar in Titusville, Texas decide to give the Sheriff a bit of trouble 😠😡they are nothing but a bunch of bullies. Footloose and fancy free, they are taking what they want, shooting whomever they wanted. So they are in the saloon playing poker, one of the players is crossed eyed drunk and just making a mess. So one of the gang members hits the drunk up side his head, the owner of the bar sends for the Sheriff, the gang member is arrested with protest and a threat that the other gang members will bust him out of jail.
So now the town's Sheriff is 😟worried, so he sends a telegram to Frank Reedy, U.S. Marshal in Stratton, Texas. Frank received the wire and let Henry Stratton know that he was heading to Titusville to help the Sheriff who by the way was happy to see Frank once he arrived.
Well the dumb gang of six decide to hit the jail that same day. Lordy, what a mess, they killed the Sheriff and shoot 🔫🔫U.S. Marshal Frank Reedy, they shoot him three times, not good, not good!! Wait until Jess Williams hears about this fiasco!!
These men DON'T know what they just did, but we ALL do, somebody will pay for these ACTIONS, you know for every action there's a reaction. I'm this case it'll be Jess Williams, John Bodine and Ace Yardley on their 👣trail, not good for them.
Before these bad boys meet up in a little town close to the Mexican border, whose Mayor is Edwardo Garcia, these men murdered and caused bedlam WHENEVER the stopped. One particular situation happened to a 💑couple who made a pretty good living raising and selling their farm products to town folks and other farmers who lived around them. Two of the gang stopped at this farm murdered the husband after promising the wife that they would bury him behind the house, but instead through his body into the hog pen, oh I forgot to tell you that they raised hogs for a living. Their actions broke the will of the wife, they brutalized her mentally and when they left they tied her to a chair, and told her it was her decision to get loose. The poor woman laid her head down on the table while laying their all types went through her mind and finally fell asleep, the ever lasting sleep . I can't say that she had a peaceful relaxed sleep, no she died tormented. Lordy what a deep deep sorrow this is.
Well lets all ride back to Stratton, Texas with Jess Williams, John Bodine and Ace Yardley to test and visit with Frank Reedy whose health is improving, but he's walking with a cane meantime. All is well for now, everyone is back in their respective homes and are mellowing out, that is until Jess Williams is on the 👣👣trail again hunting those bad boys. Ride easy watching your back trail until we read about your next hunt.
A gang consisting of six heartless men hanging around the bar in Titusville, Texas decide to give the Sheriff a bit of trouble 😠😡they are nothing but a bunch of bullies. Footloose and fancy free, they are taking what they want, shooting whomever they wanted. So they are in the saloon playing poker, one of the players is crossed eyed drunk and just making a mess. So one of the gang members hits the drunk up side his head, the owner of the bar sends for the Sheriff, the gang member is arrested with protest and a threat that the other gang members will bust him out of jail.
So now the town's Sheriff is 😟worried, so he sends a telegram to Frank Reedy, U.S. Marshal in Stratton, Texas. Frank received the wire and let Henry Stratton know that he was heading to Titusville to help the Sheriff who by the way was happy to see Frank once he arrived.
Well the dumb gang of six decide to hit the jail that same day. Lordy, what a mess, they killed the Sheriff and shoot 🔫🔫U.S. Marshal Frank Reedy, they shoot him three times, not good, not good!! Wait until Jess Williams hears about this fiasco!!
These men DON'T know what they just did, but we ALL do, somebody will pay for these ACTIONS, you know for every action there's a reaction. I'm this case it'll be Jess Williams, John Bodine and Ace Yardley on their 👣trail, not good for them.
Before these bad boys meet up in a little town close to the Mexican border, whose Mayor is Edwardo Garcia, these men murdered and caused bedlam WHENEVER the stopped. One particular situation happened to a 💑couple who made a pretty good living raising and selling their farm products to town folks and other farmers who lived around them. Two of the gang stopped at this farm murdered the husband after promising the wife that they would bury him behind the house, but instead through his body into the hog pen, oh I forgot to tell you that they raised hogs for a living. Their actions broke the will of the wife, they brutalized her mentally and when they left they tied her to a chair, and told her it was her decision to get loose. The poor woman laid her head down on the table while laying their all types went through her mind and finally fell asleep, the ever lasting sleep . I can't say that she had a peaceful relaxed sleep, no she died tormented. Lordy what a deep deep sorrow this is.
Well lets all ride back to Stratton, Texas with Jess Williams, John Bodine and Ace Yardley to test and visit with Frank Reedy whose health is improving, but he's walking with a cane meantime. All is well for now, everyone is back in their respective homes and are mellowing out, that is until Jess Williams is on the 👣👣trail again hunting those bad boys. Ride easy watching your back trail until we read about your next hunt.
December 10, 2019
A RJT. Texas Western Action Adventure (P) (AJWWB - 89)
RJT. has penned a Texas western action adventure titled, "Payback", which begins in JW's town and where US Marshal Frank Reedy is shot and left for dead. When JW hears of the shooting he is immediately on the trail of the six men. He, Ace Yardely and Frank Bodine start the chase immediately, a chase that covers most of the,state of Texas. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
RJT. has penned a Texas western action adventure titled, "Payback", which begins in JW's town and where US Marshal Frank Reedy is shot and left for dead. When JW hears of the shooting he is immediately on the trail of the six men. He, Ace Yardely and Frank Bodine start the chase immediately, a chase that covers most of the,state of Texas. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
December 30, 2019
Well, here we are at book 89 and I've followed Jess since book one. I keep thinking that I'll finally get tired of reading about Jess' bounty hunting adventures. But Alas, I still read the next one when I get notified it's available. I love how the author, Mr. Thomas, created the man Jess has become and the way he shares his "bounty money". He helps those that truly need a helping hand. I keep wondering when Jess is gonna retire but I hope it's not any time soon. Thanks Mr Thomas!
December 9, 2019
Another great read
I have read everything you have written about Jess Williams and have never been disappointed. My only complaint is that I wish the books were longer. I hate it when I get to the end of the book. Will wait patiently for the next book. Would highly recommend this series to everyone that enjoys a great western series.
I have read everything you have written about Jess Williams and have never been disappointed. My only complaint is that I wish the books were longer. I hate it when I get to the end of the book. Will wait patiently for the next book. Would highly recommend this series to everyone that enjoys a great western series.
December 17, 2019
Excellent Jess Williams book you will enjoy this western story.
I have read all eighty-nine books in the Jess Williams series and have enjoyed everyone of the books. When you start one of the books be prepared to read for awhile. I started at book twenty and had to go back to book number one to get on track to follow the series. I can't wait for the next book to come out.
I have read all eighty-nine books in the Jess Williams series and have enjoyed everyone of the books. When you start one of the books be prepared to read for awhile. I started at book twenty and had to go back to book number one to get on track to follow the series. I can't wait for the next book to come out.
December 20, 2019
Rest what Rest
Jess has earned a long quiet rest. But, of course life interferes. Jess will not rest when a friend is in trouble. Another great read.
I had a lady looking for a good western for her husband who was in the service. I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves western but especially our military.
Jess has earned a long quiet rest. But, of course life interferes. Jess will not rest when a friend is in trouble. Another great read.
I had a lady looking for a good western for her husband who was in the service. I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves western but especially our military.
September 29, 2020
For a Friend
Jess with Bodine and Ace hunt down six out!and who killed the Marshall of Titusville and almost killed their friend U.S. federal Marshall Frank Reedy. Jess focuses on getting the outlaws no matter what he has to do. Jess considers Frank a very close friend who has known him since he started his career as bounty hunter.
Jess with Bodine and Ace hunt down six out!and who killed the Marshall of Titusville and almost killed their friend U.S. federal Marshall Frank Reedy. Jess focuses on getting the outlaws no matter what he has to do. Jess considers Frank a very close friend who has known him since he started his career as bounty hunter.
December 15, 2019
Good story
I enjoyed this book because Jess Williams was he'll bent on getting the men that shot Reedy. It was just like the story in the first book when the men shot his parents and his sister. Good read.
I enjoyed this book because Jess Williams was he'll bent on getting the men that shot Reedy. It was just like the story in the first book when the men shot his parents and his sister. Good read.
December 19, 2019
Jess Williams
As always a great read,I-look forward to each of these books. I always want to see who Jess is after this time and see how he catches him. Looking forward to number ninth.Thank you Robert J. Thompson for Another great read.
As always a great read,I-look forward to each of these books. I always want to see who Jess is after this time and see how he catches him. Looking forward to number ninth.Thank you Robert J. Thompson for Another great read.
December 11, 2019
Jess Williams
I have read all 89 of the Jess Williams books and 89 was as good as the first one. Waiting for the next one.
I have read all 89 of the Jess Williams books and 89 was as good as the first one. Waiting for the next one.
December 15, 2019
Great read
Thomas just keeps getting better. I've read them all and this book is near the top of the list. Jess teams up with John Bodine and Ave Yardley to kill 6 bad outlaws.
Thomas just keeps getting better. I've read them all and this book is near the top of the list. Jess teams up with John Bodine and Ave Yardley to kill 6 bad outlaws.
January 1, 2020
I want more.
I am addicted to Robert J. Thomas. I have read all 89of his Jess Williams books and can't wait for the next.
I am addicted to Robert J. Thomas. I have read all 89of his Jess Williams books and can't wait for the next.
January 10, 2020
Excellente!
A truly fine story of good winning again over evil! It is well written and edited as well as being exciting and interesting.
A truly fine story of good winning again over evil! It is well written and edited as well as being exciting and interesting.
January 15, 2020
Good friends
Jess comes to the rescue of his Friend Frank Reedy. He was shot by six bank robbers. Jess, John, and Ace go hunt them down.
Jess comes to the rescue of his Friend Frank Reedy. He was shot by six bank robbers. Jess, John, and Ace go hunt them down.
January 20, 2020
Pursuit
Good but not up to the writing i,m used to about Jess Williams and company mr thomas. You can do better and you know it thanks
Good but not up to the writing i,m used to about Jess Williams and company mr thomas. You can do better and you know it thanks
January 30, 2020
Always a good read. I just love this cowboy!!
September 30, 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.
November 15, 2021
Good read
For once Jess is not dealing with a raped, beaten woman. Bodine, Yardley, and Jess hunt down the men who shot Marshal Reedy.
For once Jess is not dealing with a raped, beaten woman. Bodine, Yardley, and Jess hunt down the men who shot Marshal Reedy.
March 25, 2023
Payback
Good Good reading great story as all the rest of them have been really enjoyed it ,I have enjoyed all his books Looking forward to the rest of them
Good Good reading great story as all the rest of them have been really enjoyed it ,I have enjoyed all his books Looking forward to the rest of them
March 19, 2024
Another page-turner!
Bounty hunter,Jess, partners up with marshalls to go after six bad guys. Jess has nerves of steel, and a gentle and generous side. I enjoy his sense of humor too. Many thanks to the author and editor. It's so nice to enjoy a good book without mistakes. Only thing left undone was a wife whose husband was killed. I don't know if she got free to live or die, or if she sat there and died. I recommend this book and the series.
Bounty hunter,Jess, partners up with marshalls to go after six bad guys. Jess has nerves of steel, and a gentle and generous side. I enjoy his sense of humor too. Many thanks to the author and editor. It's so nice to enjoy a good book without mistakes. Only thing left undone was a wife whose husband was killed. I don't know if she got free to live or die, or if she sat there and died. I recommend this book and the series.
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