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Clint Wolf #13
But Not Forespoken
When a man is shot dead on Martha Kleen’s doorsteps, Clint Wolf’s first order of business is to identify the victim. This is no easy task, but once the man's identity is confirmed, Clint is left with more questions than answers. He develops a few suspects early on and one of them is a ghost of a man. However, there are more than a few pieces of his crime puzzle missing, and tying one suspect to the murder could be a challenge. Will the burglary of a local hardware store lead to the arrest of the guilty party, or will it muddy the waters of Clint's investigation? Either way, Clint won't stop until he gets his suspect.
194 pages, Paperback
Published February 8, 2020
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About the author
B.J. Bourg
59 books234 followersBJ Bourg is a twenty-seven-year veteran of law enforcement and has worked as a patrol cop, detective, police academy instructor, SWAT officer, sniper leader, and chief investigator for a district attorney's office. He is a former professional boxer and a lifelong martial artist.
He is the author of the London Carter Mystery Series, the Clint Wolf Mystery Series, two books featuring Detective Brandon Berger, and a stand-alone mountain mystery. Additionally, over 185 of his short stories and articles have appeared in magazines such as Woman's World, Boys' Life, Tactical Response, and LAW and ORDER.
He loves vacationing in the mountains and is especially drawn to hiking, climbing, photographing wild animals, and traversing wild rivers in anything that will float. Above all else, he is a father and husband, and the highlight of his life is spending time with his beautiful wife and wonderful kids. For more information, including a list of BJ's published works and info about new releases and upcoming events, visit his website (http://bjbourg.com/).
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He is the author of the London Carter Mystery Series, the Clint Wolf Mystery Series, two books featuring Detective Brandon Berger, and a stand-alone mountain mystery. Additionally, over 185 of his short stories and articles have appeared in magazines such as Woman's World, Boys' Life, Tactical Response, and LAW and ORDER.
He loves vacationing in the mountains and is especially drawn to hiking, climbing, photographing wild animals, and traversing wild rivers in anything that will float. Above all else, he is a father and husband, and the highlight of his life is spending time with his beautiful wife and wonderful kids. For more information, including a list of BJ's published works and info about new releases and upcoming events, visit his website (http://bjbourg.com/).
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February 16, 2021
I have to say another good book by this writer. As usual I liked the main character and all secondary characters who are his friends. I thought it was a decent story maybe a little below average for this series. I thought it was a little flat at times but it was still good. I thought he caught the vibe of the area where they live pretty good. I had the wrong person pegged as the bad guy lol. I normally do not worry about that stuff I just go with the flow. Once again read this series in order. I say give this book a spin and the series a spin.
March 20, 2024
these just keep getting better
I love this series this is book 13 out of 30. Susan is the chief of police. Clint is the chief of detectives and they keep their town safe. I can’t wait to start the next one.
I love this series this is book 13 out of 30. Susan is the chief of police. Clint is the chief of detectives and they keep their town safe. I can’t wait to start the next one.
January 26, 2020
A cleverly plotted, murder-mystery storyline with some fine twists
A very good, quick read police procedural with a twisty, serpentine storyline. Author BJ Bourg neatly sets up the story, and then as the storyline progresses, he keeps the twists coming. Detective Clint Wolf and Chief Susan Wolf deal with several unpleasant suspects who live in Mechant Loup. As in any small town, news travels fast, and neighbors, who keep up with gossip, have information that help the police.
I keep reading this police procedural series, because I enjoy following the police protagonists as they investigate the murders and a robbery. This a series that I love reading whilst box-ticking to find the culprits.
There are some grammar and homonym problems that should’ve been caught by an editor. Recommend to police procedural fans.
A very good, quick read police procedural with a twisty, serpentine storyline. Author BJ Bourg neatly sets up the story, and then as the storyline progresses, he keeps the twists coming. Detective Clint Wolf and Chief Susan Wolf deal with several unpleasant suspects who live in Mechant Loup. As in any small town, news travels fast, and neighbors, who keep up with gossip, have information that help the police.
I keep reading this police procedural series, because I enjoy following the police protagonists as they investigate the murders and a robbery. This a series that I love reading whilst box-ticking to find the culprits.
There are some grammar and homonym problems that should’ve been caught by an editor. Recommend to police procedural fans.
July 16, 2020
Superb read
If you are looking for an excellent book to read, this is it. The action starts at word one and continues till the end. If you like books that keep you guessing you will not need to look elsewhere, as ever the plot is really good and the writing even better. But , get the most out of this series of books by starting with book one, you won't be disappointed.
If you are looking for an excellent book to read, this is it. The action starts at word one and continues till the end. If you like books that keep you guessing you will not need to look elsewhere, as ever the plot is really good and the writing even better. But , get the most out of this series of books by starting with book one, you won't be disappointed.
June 18, 2023
13 books into this series
I'm retired with much time to spend reading and watching YTs. This is my first review of Clint Wolf series. I waited because I saw this series as being potentially good, but the early stories left me mildly disappointing since I've never met a real person or character in a book who was so altruistic, so moralistic, yet so deprived of the basis for this moralistic righteousness. Since Clint is not religious, and he is not particularly woke, maybe Clint's DNA is one of a male chauvinistic warrior. All sarcasm aside, I have immensely enjoyed BJ Bourg's plot development using the techniques he had learned as an experienced detective. The nostalgia wave epiphany for me on this Clint Wolf #13 was the enjoyment I experienced as a kid in the 50s watching the everyday hard work of Detective Joe Friday of Dragnet fame achieve an arrest through persistent application of truth by separating the wheat from the chaff. IMO, a young person who is thinking of a career in law enforcement as a detective will learn more about the true nature of crime enforcement from reading Mr Bourg's books than any book written by Arthur Conan Doyle, who wrote from an entertainment only perspective. Take home message: Ignore the moral preening of the protagonists - enjoy the process of a successful procedure to arrest the criminal.
I'm retired with much time to spend reading and watching YTs. This is my first review of Clint Wolf series. I waited because I saw this series as being potentially good, but the early stories left me mildly disappointing since I've never met a real person or character in a book who was so altruistic, so moralistic, yet so deprived of the basis for this moralistic righteousness. Since Clint is not religious, and he is not particularly woke, maybe Clint's DNA is one of a male chauvinistic warrior. All sarcasm aside, I have immensely enjoyed BJ Bourg's plot development using the techniques he had learned as an experienced detective. The nostalgia wave epiphany for me on this Clint Wolf #13 was the enjoyment I experienced as a kid in the 50s watching the everyday hard work of Detective Joe Friday of Dragnet fame achieve an arrest through persistent application of truth by separating the wheat from the chaff. IMO, a young person who is thinking of a career in law enforcement as a detective will learn more about the true nature of crime enforcement from reading Mr Bourg's books than any book written by Arthur Conan Doyle, who wrote from an entertainment only perspective. Take home message: Ignore the moral preening of the protagonists - enjoy the process of a successful procedure to arrest the criminal.
July 24, 2025
I finally figured out what has been annoying me the last two books. Clint. While I love the glimpse in his family life and love seeing him and Susan as parents, and would love to see them having another baby, but he has been too whiny and wanting to spend more time with his daughter but I always putting work before her then whinnying about that decision that HE MADE! I get he is the only detective but the last two cases Amy has been helping, and her overtime has been approved. He can have her wait for testing or you know while he is waiting on results GO HOME! The author goes above and beyond explaining how Amy has been doing well and getting overtime but still Clint doesn’t use the extra help to you know, help him!
He needs to delegate some tasks to Amy, or wait until morning to interview people. Like why you showing up at 4 am to interview someone? It’s crazy. He makes conscious decisions about staying at work to wait on a report then in the next minute complain about missing his daughter. It’s exhausting. I loved the idea of two chief’s working together, married and raising kids it is something we rarely see in procedure books but this author hasn’t shown a good balance. I get it, he is the only detective and he has no unsolved cases but darn make better decisions or you’ll have no family.
He needs to delegate some tasks to Amy, or wait until morning to interview people. Like why you showing up at 4 am to interview someone? It’s crazy. He makes conscious decisions about staying at work to wait on a report then in the next minute complain about missing his daughter. It’s exhausting. I loved the idea of two chief’s working together, married and raising kids it is something we rarely see in procedure books but this author hasn’t shown a good balance. I get it, he is the only detective and he has no unsolved cases but darn make better decisions or you’ll have no family.
February 1, 2021
As usual
I cannot say enough good things, about BJ Bourg's books. Clint Wolf and all the characters, is like catching up with old friends. I love the way Clint meticulously goes through all the evidence and how he fits the people to the puzzle. In this book, Clint is thinking he has the evidence and the killer all figured out. But, at the last moment, even with the suspect in custody, it just doesn't fit. Following a gut feeling, he searches for another piece of the puzzle. Sometimes my mind is ahead of the story. Thinking I've figured a clue, before Clint! But, a couple pages later, I find out how wrong I was. Good thing I'm not a detective. I'd be arresting all the wrong people. If you like a good mystery, some laughs and a close group of people, who have each other's backs, then read BJ Bourg's books!! Again, thank you for having your books in Kindle Unlimited.
I cannot say enough good things, about BJ Bourg's books. Clint Wolf and all the characters, is like catching up with old friends. I love the way Clint meticulously goes through all the evidence and how he fits the people to the puzzle. In this book, Clint is thinking he has the evidence and the killer all figured out. But, at the last moment, even with the suspect in custody, it just doesn't fit. Following a gut feeling, he searches for another piece of the puzzle. Sometimes my mind is ahead of the story. Thinking I've figured a clue, before Clint! But, a couple pages later, I find out how wrong I was. Good thing I'm not a detective. I'd be arresting all the wrong people. If you like a good mystery, some laughs and a close group of people, who have each other's backs, then read BJ Bourg's books!! Again, thank you for having your books in Kindle Unlimited.
February 5, 2025
In this thirteenth installment of the Clint Wolf series, a frantic “shots fired” call is just the beginning of what should have been an easy-to-solve murder. Instead, the titular detective keeps running out of leads… and uncovering more crimes.
There’s not as much character development in this book (which I miss a bit) as in others, though to be fair, we’ve been with this cast through twelve earlier books. What’s lacking in emotional growth is made up for in arc progress. I saw these changes coming and believe in book 14 they’ll come to fruition. These are pleasant changes I was rooting for and hope they take root.
Watching the plot develop was fun despite the crimes being disgusting. I didn’t figure out all the twists until the end, which I found quite satisfying.
Another solid novel in the series that has me hurrying to the next one.
There’s not as much character development in this book (which I miss a bit) as in others, though to be fair, we’ve been with this cast through twelve earlier books. What’s lacking in emotional growth is made up for in arc progress. I saw these changes coming and believe in book 14 they’ll come to fruition. These are pleasant changes I was rooting for and hope they take root.
Watching the plot develop was fun despite the crimes being disgusting. I didn’t figure out all the twists until the end, which I found quite satisfying.
Another solid novel in the series that has me hurrying to the next one.
August 3, 2021
Another good mystery in this series
I really enjoy this series. I particularly like the way police procedure is explained and the details given. I feel like I a, getting valuable insight as the author is in a position to know what he’s writing about.
The mystery here is a good one. Who’s lying, why was the victim killed, who did it, etc. As usual there are several good suspects and lots of good red herrings. I was disappointed in Cliff that it took him a while to come to one conclusion as it was the first thing I immediately thought of. Can’t believe he wouldn’t have given that he seems so knowledgeable.
Looking forward to the next book. Not sure how I got so far behind as I binge read the first nine when I discovered this author!
I really enjoy this series. I particularly like the way police procedure is explained and the details given. I feel like I a, getting valuable insight as the author is in a position to know what he’s writing about.
The mystery here is a good one. Who’s lying, why was the victim killed, who did it, etc. As usual there are several good suspects and lots of good red herrings. I was disappointed in Cliff that it took him a while to come to one conclusion as it was the first thing I immediately thought of. Can’t believe he wouldn’t have given that he seems so knowledgeable.
Looking forward to the next book. Not sure how I got so far behind as I binge read the first nine when I discovered this author!
September 20, 2023
The last Clint Wolf book I read wasn’t quite up to the standard of the series so far.
Don’t get me wrong as even a substandard BJ Bourg novel is still a damned good read.
“But Not Forespoken” continues the downward trend. As a police procedural it is competent, but it never really ignites.
A recently arrived pastor is gunned down outside the home of one of his female parishioners. She’s the queen of denial but obviously knows more than her prayers.
It’s up to Clint to conduct his, as usual, methodical investigation and get to the truth.
It’s ok but I will have completely forgotten it in a couple of days.
3 Stars.
Don’t get me wrong as even a substandard BJ Bourg novel is still a damned good read.
“But Not Forespoken” continues the downward trend. As a police procedural it is competent, but it never really ignites.
A recently arrived pastor is gunned down outside the home of one of his female parishioners. She’s the queen of denial but obviously knows more than her prayers.
It’s up to Clint to conduct his, as usual, methodical investigation and get to the truth.
It’s ok but I will have completely forgotten it in a couple of days.
3 Stars.
October 8, 2020
It maybe a small town, do you really know your neighbors, or the new preacher that comes to town. A woman who loves to flirt with men when her husband is off shore.for several weeks, a minister who has one of his flocks he is seeing while his wife isn’t with him, The secrets another has for doing, it pays good, and one angry wife who thought it was something else.
A master at telling a story that has many twists, and suspects, until he finds the one thread that reveals all in this small town. A great plot.
A master at telling a story that has many twists, and suspects, until he finds the one thread that reveals all in this small town. A great plot.
April 24, 2021
Another well thought out plot giving many twists to keep guessing.
Putting together a murder puzzle takes the ability to be suspicious of everyone. Looking at everyone as a murderer can be tiresome, especially if you have to keep them under surveillance all night. When the puzzle pieces fit and the full story is known, the sense of relief is tempered with the sadness for the victims.
Putting together a murder puzzle takes the ability to be suspicious of everyone. Looking at everyone as a murderer can be tiresome, especially if you have to keep them under surveillance all night. When the puzzle pieces fit and the full story is known, the sense of relief is tempered with the sadness for the victims.
December 4, 2021
Holy Holy Cow
This Storyline was put together to cause you to put the puzzle piece together by picking up on the clues. It is also a story with a cautionary tale. Cheater never Win and Preacher shouldn't Cheat.
I was guessing until the last chapter of who killed Father Ezekiel and why. All my suspects were cleared. So I guess you will have to read the Book to get the answers.
This Storyline was put together to cause you to put the puzzle piece together by picking up on the clues. It is also a story with a cautionary tale. Cheater never Win and Preacher shouldn't Cheat.
I was guessing until the last chapter of who killed Father Ezekiel and why. All my suspects were cleared. So I guess you will have to read the Book to get the answers.
February 5, 2023
But Not Forespoken by BJ Bourg
I have read some 12-13 of this author’s books. This is once again an excellent thriller from the very beginning. Clint and his wife, Susan, and the small team of Merchant Loup’s (Louisiana) Police Department solve a very difficult and intractable murder crime. The identity of the actual killer is completely surprising and unexpected.
I have read some 12-13 of this author’s books. This is once again an excellent thriller from the very beginning. Clint and his wife, Susan, and the small team of Merchant Loup’s (Louisiana) Police Department solve a very difficult and intractable murder crime. The identity of the actual killer is completely surprising and unexpected.
January 19, 2020
Plenty of mystery in this book. Clint keeps the reader guessing with his many thought processes.
Danger does not stop our hero from going out on a limb , while endangering his own life to solve a murder mystery. This book is a page turner from beginning to end.
Danger does not stop our hero from going out on a limb , while endangering his own life to solve a murder mystery. This book is a page turner from beginning to end.
January 19, 2020
Another Great Read!!!
Great story and characters! Loved the interactions between Clint and Grace!!! Also enjoyed Amy and Clint working together. Can't wait for the next book to come out!!!
Great story and characters! Loved the interactions between Clint and Grace!!! Also enjoyed Amy and Clint working together. Can't wait for the next book to come out!!!
January 20, 2020
My Hero!!!
I read this book. It was so good again! Mr. Bourg has a way with bringing life in to his story. And his characters have flaws. Makes it better to relate to them. I couldn't figure out who the murderer was!!! Write more soon! Cindy
I read this book. It was so good again! Mr. Bourg has a way with bringing life in to his story. And his characters have flaws. Makes it better to relate to them. I couldn't figure out who the murderer was!!! Write more soon! Cindy
January 23, 2020
Clint Wolf
I just love this series, I have read them all and can't wait until the next one. It doesn't take Mekong to read these books, because once I start I can't put the book down. I have read other Bj Bourg books, and the are good, but the clint Wolf series are my favorite
I just love this series, I have read them all and can't wait until the next one. It doesn't take Mekong to read these books, because once I start I can't put the book down. I have read other Bj Bourg books, and the are good, but the clint Wolf series are my favorite
January 25, 2020
But Not Forespoken
This is a great book and series. These books in this series are always great mysteries. The suspense is great . I hope the next book in this series will be out soon. I highly recommend this series.
This is a great book and series. These books in this series are always great mysteries. The suspense is great . I hope the next book in this series will be out soon. I highly recommend this series.
January 26, 2020
Best Yet
I absolutely love this series. The town, it's people, the main characters, they could all be our neighbors & live in our home towns. Thee murder mysteries always have a few twists & turns & the endings are always surprising
I absolutely love this series. The town, it's people, the main characters, they could all be our neighbors & live in our home towns. Thee murder mysteries always have a few twists & turns & the endings are always surprising
July 26, 2021
Unusual Suspect
A local minister is found dead on the front porch of one of his parishioners. When beginning the investigation Clint and Amy find out the shots were fired about two hours before the 911 call.Lots of twists in this mystery and I never guessed who the killer was.
A local minister is found dead on the front porch of one of his parishioners. When beginning the investigation Clint and Amy find out the shots were fired about two hours before the 911 call.Lots of twists in this mystery and I never guessed who the killer was.
May 19, 2024
But not forespoken
Great mystery story as to who the perp could be in a situation with a minimal number of suspects or people with an opportunity to do the deed. As usual, Clint muddles his way through the case to get a surprise solution at the very end.
Great mystery story as to who the perp could be in a situation with a minimal number of suspects or people with an opportunity to do the deed. As usual, Clint muddles his way through the case to get a surprise solution at the very end.
July 25, 2024
Another exciting read
Clint is called on to investigate a murder when a pastor is shot dead, leaving a parishioners' house early in the morning. He uses Amy as an assistant in this fast-paced story with interesting twists.
Clint is called on to investigate a murder when a pastor is shot dead, leaving a parishioners' house early in the morning. He uses Amy as an assistant in this fast-paced story with interesting twists.
August 8, 2025
This was a good story that started with a murder and wrapped around a burglary and infidelity. The characters were again well written, but there were moments that just were not as good as usual. The ending was different, yet predictable; still a good read.
January 16, 2020
Love this series became an instant fan.
January 16, 2020
Excellent
This book was fantastic just like all the rest. There’s so much action and twists and turns. It was hard to put down. Love the characters. Can’t wait for a new one.
This book was fantastic just like all the rest. There’s so much action and twists and turns. It was hard to put down. Love the characters. Can’t wait for a new one.
January 17, 2020
But Not Forespoken
As with all of Bourg's books, this one was well thought out and executed. He manages to you think you know the answer but he proves you wrong.
As with all of Bourg's books, this one was well thought out and executed. He manages to you think you know the answer but he proves you wrong.
January 18, 2020
BJ Bourg
Another excellent story! I thoroughly enjoy all of BJ Bourg’s books. I always look forward to the next adventure! I highly recommend!
Another excellent story! I thoroughly enjoy all of BJ Bourg’s books. I always look forward to the next adventure! I highly recommend!
January 18, 2020
Kept me in suspense
Not too bloodthirsty but just enough intrigue to keep the reader interested and turning pages. Just the book for winter nights and warm fireplaces!
Not too bloodthirsty but just enough intrigue to keep the reader interested and turning pages. Just the book for winter nights and warm fireplaces!
January 19, 2020
Really enjoy the series, just waiting for the next book.
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