The Promise

Jess Williams #104

by Robert J. Thomas

Jess leaves Hartfield, Texas, on the hunt for Whitey Mugler. After dispatching him to his grave, he finds himself in Campbell, Texas. While there, he sees two Texas Rangers transporting a vicious murderer named Arnie Boseman to his hanging in Austin, Texas. They leave Campbell and Jess follows the same trail the Rangers were on with their prisoner. He finds the camp they used. The two Rangers have been murdered. Jess begins his chase for the killer, Arnie Boseman, but the hunt proves difficult. After missing him several times, with Boseman leaving a trail of bodies in his wake, Jess receives an urgent message from his half-sister, Beth Sloan, in Woodward, Texas. He breaks off his hunt for Boseman and heads directly to Woodward and his secret sister, Beth.

163 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 13, 2021

About the author

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.

Reviews

[D. K. Henderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ghostwriter?

After having read all 104 books in this series, and many several times, I have become rather familiar with the authors prose. As my spouse and I noticed in another book some time ago, there were numerous instances where the writing style didn't seem to be the usual quality of Mr. Thomas. Some of the events in this latest book are more like what one would find with a ghostwriter.

[Sandra Kirkpatrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

I liked the story because the author brought back his sister. It has been a while since she was in the story. Another reason why I liked the story is he gets his man for burning down his sister's restaurant. He still has to get the man that killed the two Texas Rangers. Look for part two.

[Anthony R Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jess Williams is always a great read

Another wonderful story of Jess Williams. It is sad what a good ma has to give up to be the best bounty hunter. Jess has to be alone with no-one to love because they would be in danger.

[Nita Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Family Comes First

Jess stops his pursuit of a wanted man when he gets a telegram from Beth, his half-sister.He will do everything in his power to help and protect her. Another great story of Jess Williams, the famous bounty hunter.

[Martha Peebles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jess Williams Bounty Hunter

Another great western about Jess Williams bounty hunter. I so enjoy these books. Jess is always helping some one in need. But he takes no deal from anyone. Look forward to book number 105 in the series. Thank you Robert J. Thomas for another great read.

[Rusty Purser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another solid adventure for Jess!

Saving lives, torturing criminals, and living a life of adventure! Jess never leaves us seeking the truth or adventure. Waiting for the next injustice!

[Carolyn Baxter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Where's Shadow?

I wish Mr. Thomas' books were longer like they used to be, but I still enjoy them. When will Shadow come back? Miss that wolf!

[Peter Cornell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jess always gets the bad guy.

Once again Jess gets his men. This time his friend John Bodine helps him.track down four bad men. But as always Jess kills them all.

[Kevin Browning · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love these books

I love all the Jess Williams saga please keep them coming. Wish I was a writer, I lo r westerns

[Doug Hixson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read as usual

I have read them all and I look forward to each and every new story. Keep writing and I will keep reading them .
Thanks for your imagination.

[Bob Christensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

I've read all 104 books. I would like to see more of Shadow. Hopefully we'll see him again in the next book. Is there going to be another?

[carol mason · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best writer of westerns

I love this author I have read almost all of his books I plan on reading them all by this summer.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good one

The ending was unexpected but bodes well for the next one. Always like when Bodine shows up. He adds both comedy and drama.

[Dora Jean Sack · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read all the books in this series, except the newest of course. I like the author vision of this character.