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Roberts, J. R. 1951-

Overview
Works:405 works in 651 publications in 2 languages and 30,733 library holdings
Genres:Western stories  Adventure fiction  Suspense fiction  Biographical fiction  Historical fiction  Young adult fiction  Mystery fiction 
Classifications:ps3568.a53, 813.54
Most widely held works by J. R Roberts
Son of a gunsmith by J. R Roberts( Book )
66 editions published between 1993 and 2009 in English and held by 191 libraries worldwide
Hired to escort David Trask and John Redwater, two deranged and dangerous killers, to jail in Tombstone, the Gunsmith soon discovers that the deadly duo still have some sneaky tricks up their sleeves.
Ace in the hole by J. R Roberts( Book )
2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 174 libraries worldwide
When he is hired to play poker against five of the world's richest competitors on behalf of a Virginia City banker, Clint Adams gambles with his life when word gets out about the game and every outlaw gang in the territory comes to town.
The man with the iron badge by J. R Roberts( Book )
3 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 173 libraries worldwide
"He doesn't look old enough to drink, let alone wear a badge. But twenty-year-old Sheriff Dan Starkweather has a lifetime of hatred for his outlaw father--and he sure can shoot. Clint Adams is impressed--and agrees to help track the senior Starkweather's gang. When Nate Starkweather shoots a sheriff, he aims for the tin badge--which is why the kid had his made of iron. So all Clint and Dan have to do is follow the shot-through badges. But when the trail ends, even Clint finds the odds may be more then [sic] they can handle..."--p.[4] of cover.
The valley of the Wendigo by J. R Roberts( Book )
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 171 libraries worldwide
As a creature that tears men apart and eats their flesh terrorizes the folks of Rosesu, Minnesota, Clint Adams, teams up with an ancient Indian and a beautiful blond hunter named Dakota to stop the killer.
The hanging judge by J. R Roberts( Book )
3 editions published between 1990 and 2005 in English and held by 170 libraries worldwide
The dead town by J. R Roberts( Book )
4 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 170 libraries worldwide
"Some ghosts never die-- In the middle of a hellish dust storm, Clint Adams is glad to stumble into Jasper, Kansas. But the town is deserted, except for one stubborn spitfire of a woman. She tells Clint about Jasper's past, about the fatal mistake they made in hanging an innocent man-- and those who came for vengeance. And now the Gunsmith is going to bury the sins of the past once and for all."--p. [4] of cover.
Straw men by J. R Roberts( Book )
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 167 libraries worldwide
"Asked by a double-dealing Army colonel to persuade the Navajo to cease their bloodthirsty raids, Clint Adams agrees - but remains on his guard. Even so, when the peace talks suddenly explode into a bloodbath, he's taken captive." -- Back cover.
The two-gun kid by J. R Roberts( Book )
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 166 libraries worldwide
"Things are indeed changing in Evolution, Kansas, with a charming mix of the old side by side with the new. Not so charming is the cocky young gunslinger, Roscoe Bookbinder, who's leeched on to the Gunsmith before he can even down his first drink. Looking past the pearl-handled guns and fancy clothes, Clint tries to transform Roscoe into someone he'd be proud to call his sidekick. And soon he'll teach him his most important lesson: Gunslingers make fast enemies, no matter how green they are..."-- back cover.
East of the river by J. R Roberts( Book )
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 166 libraries worldwide
The Bisbee massacre by J. R Roberts( Book )
3 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 165 libraries worldwide
After the OK Corral shoot-out in '81 and the Massacre of '83, Tombstone's pretty quiet on Clint Adams' first visit back. But then a local rancher is sent to his Maker, and it's up to Clint to find the killer.
The bandit princess by J. R Roberts( Book )
2 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 164 libraries worldwide
Red water by J. R Roberts( Book )
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 164 libraries worldwide
"Some greenhorn thieves have been spotted around Red Water, Wyoming. So when Clint Adams rides into town, all its able-bodied men chomping at the bit, hoping to join a posse Marshal Flynt is putting together and take their share of the reward. But why is the marshal dead set on killing these young owlhoots, without trial or even evidence? To find out, Clint joins the posse. And once they're outside town limits, the marshal will do anything to keep from returning. Something's fishy and all the drink in Red Water can't wash out the foul taste in Clint's mouth ..."--P. [4] of cover.
The town council meeting by J. R Roberts( Book )
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 164 libraries worldwide
Having a big reputation with a gun has its perks, but it also makes Clint Adams the prime suspect when Big Ed Kennedy - owner of the Bar K Ranch - turns up shot in Cannon City, Wyoming.
The last trail drive by J. R Roberts( Book )
3 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 162 libraries worldwide
The Gunsmith is riding shotgun on a herd of cattle. Clint Adams is on a trail drive with an old friend when one of the drivers is killed. Turns out a rival cattleman and his gang plan to stop the drive-even if it brings them into the Gunsmith's line of fire...
The golden princess by J. R Roberts( Book )
2 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 162 libraries worldwide
The madame of Silver Junction by J. R Roberts( Book )
2 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 162 libraries worldwide
"Clint Adams rides into Silver Junction, Nevada, to visit his friend and one-time lover Juliet Fuller--only to discover she was murdered. The townsfolk and sheriff have turned a blind eye to her death because her occupation as brothel manager tainted the community. But that doesn't stop saloon owner Lincoln Town from assuming her lucrative position. He insists he had nothing to do with Juliet's death, but Clint has his doubts. And Town better pray that the Gunsmith's doubts aren't justified ..."
The hanging tree by J. R Roberts( Book )
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 162 libraries worldwide
Death in Denver by J. R Roberts( Book )
2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 160 libraries worldwide
Anatomy of a lawman by J. R Roberts( Book )
2 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 158 libraries worldwide
The last bounty by J. R Roberts( Book )
3 editions published between 1993 and 1999 in English and held by 153 libraries worldwide
Clint Adams agrees to help his old mentor, who is dying of cancer, catch the one outlaw that has eluded him, realizing too late that his friend's agenda is less about justice than it is about dying with his boots on.
 
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