Jess Williams books in order

Reading order

The Jess Williams series by Robert J. Thomas is one of the longest-running western book series in publication. Beginning with The Reckoning in 2003, the series follows Jess Williams after his family’s murder transforms him from an ordinary young man into a skilled and determined gunslinger. Armed and driven by a sense of justice, Jess travels the frontier taking on outlaws, corrupt lawmen, and anyone who preys on the innocent.

With 148 books published between 2003 and 2025, the series covers a vast range of western settings and situations. Each book is a self-contained story that can be read on its own, though the character of Jess develops across the full run. Thomas keeps his novels short and action-heavy, with gunfights, chases, and showdowns forming the core of each plot.

Here are all 148 Jess Williams books in order.