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Clint Wolf #25
But Not Foredoomed
Andy Verdin survived the many perils of World War II, but will the ninety-six-year-old survive the muddy waters of Mechant Loup, Louisiana?
An overdue fisherman, a mysterious object dropping from the sky, a bizarre murder case, and a wife about to go into labor...Clint Wolf has his hands full.
It doesn't help that his sidekick detective, Amy Cooke, is 1,500 miles away on a honeymoon with her new husband, Baylor Rice. Thankfully, Takecia Gayle is on hand to assist Clint with the investigation, but they soon realize they'll need some outside assistance to put this case to bed.
However, will that assistance come in time to save two officers in trouble? That remains to be seen.
An overdue fisherman, a mysterious object dropping from the sky, a bizarre murder case, and a wife about to go into labor...Clint Wolf has his hands full.
It doesn't help that his sidekick detective, Amy Cooke, is 1,500 miles away on a honeymoon with her new husband, Baylor Rice. Thankfully, Takecia Gayle is on hand to assist Clint with the investigation, but they soon realize they'll need some outside assistance to put this case to bed.
However, will that assistance come in time to save two officers in trouble? That remains to be seen.
268 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 19, 2022
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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/).
https://www.facebook.com/BJBourg
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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/).
https://www.facebook.com/BJBourg
https://twitter.com/BJBourg
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September 21, 2022
Another amazing story!
I do not know how he does it but once again Mr. Bourg has knocked it out of the ballpark. As in previous entries of this series, the action starts on the first page and does not let up till the last. Bring on the next one!
I do not know how he does it but once again Mr. Bourg has knocked it out of the ballpark. As in previous entries of this series, the action starts on the first page and does not let up till the last. Bring on the next one!
October 8, 2022
Good Detective Story
Interesting plot keeps you turning pages. But Not Fordoomed , begins with a 95 year old man fishing in a canoe and something falls out of the sky breaking his boat in two with him flying in the air across a bayou broken in bushes. Clint investigates and the rest is a chase to the end. Recommended
Interesting plot keeps you turning pages. But Not Fordoomed , begins with a 95 year old man fishing in a canoe and something falls out of the sky breaking his boat in two with him flying in the air across a bayou broken in bushes. Clint investigates and the rest is a chase to the end. Recommended
September 29, 2022
A great read!
Another worthy story from NO Borg. Borg knows how to connect security characters into a
riveting mystery/thriller introducing new characters of believable depth & substance. The plot twists & twines, & Borg always weaves In a few sidebar adventures. You know Wolf, Susan & the gang of Merchant Loupe OF Will prevail In The end. However, the scenes & foibles they encounter in the ,mixed with a straight-forward comfortable writing style make ALL Mr. Borg books a MUST READ. Pick up one of Borg's books, any one, but best to start at the beginning and progress enjoyment, and prepare to be Captivated, hooked, and most assuredly entertained. Let's see & READ dozens more. Haven't seen any new London Carter reads lately. I'm sure London is not asleep in the woods of Tennessee. One can only hope for MORE GREAT READS from BJ Borg.
A satisfied & pleased acid reader. Thanks for another engaging tale. C..Brackney
Another worthy story from NO Borg. Borg knows how to connect security characters into a
riveting mystery/thriller introducing new characters of believable depth & substance. The plot twists & twines, & Borg always weaves In a few sidebar adventures. You know Wolf, Susan & the gang of Merchant Loupe OF Will prevail In The end. However, the scenes & foibles they encounter in the ,mixed with a straight-forward comfortable writing style make ALL Mr. Borg books a MUST READ. Pick up one of Borg's books, any one, but best to start at the beginning and progress enjoyment, and prepare to be Captivated, hooked, and most assuredly entertained. Let's see & READ dozens more. Haven't seen any new London Carter reads lately. I'm sure London is not asleep in the woods of Tennessee. One can only hope for MORE GREAT READS from BJ Borg.
A satisfied & pleased acid reader. Thanks for another engaging tale. C..Brackney
November 30, 2022
PLEASE HELP READERS or GOODREADS STAFF!!!!!!
I didn't know where to write someone without doing a review, sorry. Anyway this is a book I have read and its a series that I really like but for some reason when I pull up the series its saying I haven't read any but the last 4, none from earlier in the series. I checked other book series I have read and its the same way so instead of it saying READ its back to WANT TO READ, its is the same on single books also not just series. I'm upset because I thought it would stay marked off as read forever not for only a couple of years. I read a lot and now all my first read books say I didn't read them.
Book series that I'm still reading shows I didn't read the first half of the series but I did.
DID ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS PROBLEM? If so what do I do?
If you haven't checked go look up a book you read from a year or 2 years ago and see what it says. If your still reading a series go check the beginning books
I didn't know where to write someone without doing a review, sorry. Anyway this is a book I have read and its a series that I really like but for some reason when I pull up the series its saying I haven't read any but the last 4, none from earlier in the series. I checked other book series I have read and its the same way so instead of it saying READ its back to WANT TO READ, its is the same on single books also not just series. I'm upset because I thought it would stay marked off as read forever not for only a couple of years. I read a lot and now all my first read books say I didn't read them.
Book series that I'm still reading shows I didn't read the first half of the series but I did.
DID ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS PROBLEM? If so what do I do?
If you haven't checked go look up a book you read from a year or 2 years ago and see what it says. If your still reading a series go check the beginning books
May 5, 2023
Great Read
When looking for a missing elderly fisherman, Clint finds the remains of a destroyed pirogue. Fearing the worst the team start searching the water and banks and find the missing fisherman badly injured and clinging to life. The investigation takes a turn when a car with a body is found in the water and the subsequent investigation brings up historic abuses by a nearby church and the creation of a cult, which the local police are roo afraid to approach. When officers attempting to make a death notification are ambushed and all seems lost, the plot takes another turn and they are saves by unlikely sources. What started out as a simple missing fisherman, ends up being far more complicated and involves several police agencies and jurisdictions and will leave several people dead and injured before the truth is finally revealed.
When looking for a missing elderly fisherman, Clint finds the remains of a destroyed pirogue. Fearing the worst the team start searching the water and banks and find the missing fisherman badly injured and clinging to life. The investigation takes a turn when a car with a body is found in the water and the subsequent investigation brings up historic abuses by a nearby church and the creation of a cult, which the local police are roo afraid to approach. When officers attempting to make a death notification are ambushed and all seems lost, the plot takes another turn and they are saves by unlikely sources. What started out as a simple missing fisherman, ends up being far more complicated and involves several police agencies and jurisdictions and will leave several people dead and injured before the truth is finally revealed.
October 6, 2022
Plot 4 stars
Characters 4 stars
Writing 1-2 stars
I have several reasons for rating the writing of this novel so low.
1–Every time the characters have a meal, they “wolf” down their food. There are many other ways of describing the process of eating quickly. It isn’t just this book; that same verb is used in every one of his books multiple times. It’s very annoying!
2-Often the same phrase is used multiple times. This even occurs within a couple of paragraphs on the same page. i.e. “daily basis””regular basis “”daily basis” in Chapter One on the same page
3-And, most importantly, the lazy way the author uses paragraphs where he “tells” the reader what will happen instead of “showing” the reader with action or dialogue.
Characters 4 stars
Writing 1-2 stars
I have several reasons for rating the writing of this novel so low.
1–Every time the characters have a meal, they “wolf” down their food. There are many other ways of describing the process of eating quickly. It isn’t just this book; that same verb is used in every one of his books multiple times. It’s very annoying!
2-Often the same phrase is used multiple times. This even occurs within a couple of paragraphs on the same page. i.e. “daily basis””regular basis “”daily basis” in Chapter One on the same page
3-And, most importantly, the lazy way the author uses paragraphs where he “tells” the reader what will happen instead of “showing” the reader with action or dialogue.
September 26, 2022
Guesses and Assumptions
This was a last ditch effort to read this series. He just doesn't allow his characters to follow decent procedures or let the evidence point them in the direction to follow. This one has him scratching his head over how to identify the body; dental work? Tattoos? Scars? Never a mention of fingerprints or DNA. Didn't report truck seller to authorities for not reporting sale or taking name of seller, or keeping sales records.
And needs to lose the first person nonsense. Smacks of narcissism and braggery.
This was a last ditch effort to read this series. He just doesn't allow his characters to follow decent procedures or let the evidence point them in the direction to follow. This one has him scratching his head over how to identify the body; dental work? Tattoos? Scars? Never a mention of fingerprints or DNA. Didn't report truck seller to authorities for not reporting sale or taking name of seller, or keeping sales records.
And needs to lose the first person nonsense. Smacks of narcissism and braggery.
April 16, 2025
This installment is both shocking and unsurprising. Unsurprising in that you know fringe groups can prey on and dominate the weak in the vilest ways, and shocking when you have to face exactly how far they will go. Even though these are fictional characters, you know there are real people in similar situations and can’t help but root for the best after the dust settles.
After some truly dark notes, this book ends on a high… something definitely necessary that left me with a smile on my face and a tear in my eye.
After some truly dark notes, this book ends on a high… something definitely necessary that left me with a smile on my face and a tear in my eye.
September 24, 2022
Do Yourself A Favor And Read This Series
So, so good. If you like Sanford's Lucas Davenport you'll love this series as much, if not more.
The author has done a masterful job creating his characters, and plotting the stories.
It's also refreshing, no doubt due to
his former career, to see the accuracy with both police procedure and weapons. No Glocks with safety catches or snub nosed revolvers with suppressors here.
So, so good. If you like Sanford's Lucas Davenport you'll love this series as much, if not more.
The author has done a masterful job creating his characters, and plotting the stories.
It's also refreshing, no doubt due to
his former career, to see the accuracy with both police procedure and weapons. No Glocks with safety catches or snub nosed revolvers with suppressors here.
September 25, 2022
BJ Bourg
I don’t know what else I can say but I guess it will be what I always say about BJ Bourg’s books. If you are not reading his work, you are totally missing out on some of the best stories available. His books are always riveting and impossible to put down. Ready for the next one!
I don’t know what else I can say but I guess it will be what I always say about BJ Bourg’s books. If you are not reading his work, you are totally missing out on some of the best stories available. His books are always riveting and impossible to put down. Ready for the next one!
October 24, 2022
Wow! Another mystery thriller! I think this is the best one yet! Fast pace! Good strong French Southern Louisiana people involved. Being from there it’s like stepping back to my home state. After each book my ^envy to go home gets stronger and stronger! One more book to go then what do I read! I’ll be sorry to finish this series.
March 16, 2023
But not Foredoomed by BJ Bourg
Once again BJ Bourg has delivered... an exciting, highly intense thriller. A freak accident to a 96-year old fisherman in a pirogue triggers investigation and revealing an avalanche of events in the past as well as unraveling at the time of the accident. Clint Wolf and his team are once again successful in bringing closure to the crimes that have been committed. Eager to read the 26th novel in this series.
Once again BJ Bourg has delivered... an exciting, highly intense thriller. A freak accident to a 96-year old fisherman in a pirogue triggers investigation and revealing an avalanche of events in the past as well as unraveling at the time of the accident. Clint Wolf and his team are once again successful in bringing closure to the crimes that have been committed. Eager to read the 26th novel in this series.
September 30, 2024
Great story
Takecia is investigating a late fisherman who is 92 years old, and when she doesn't find him right away, Clint joins in the hunt. Clint, helped by his dog, finds him after he had started a fire with his pocket. There is a Far ranging murder investigation with Amy on her honeymoon investigating a cult in New Mexico. Outstanding reading
Takecia is investigating a late fisherman who is 92 years old, and when she doesn't find him right away, Clint joins in the hunt. Clint, helped by his dog, finds him after he had started a fire with his pocket. There is a Far ranging murder investigation with Amy on her honeymoon investigating a cult in New Mexico. Outstanding reading
September 22, 2022
WOW
What an amazing story, I could not put it down, I was in suspense with each turn of the page, I was so scared for Amy and Baylor and I was so relieved that the bikies showed up when they did. I love the name Isiah. I can’t wait for the next chapter in the families lives.
What an amazing story, I could not put it down, I was in suspense with each turn of the page, I was so scared for Amy and Baylor and I was so relieved that the bikies showed up when they did. I love the name Isiah. I can’t wait for the next chapter in the families lives.
September 24, 2022
Outstanding!
If you are looking for a fantastic series to read, look no further. Books are full of twist, turns, action, suspense and characters that are believable. I burn through this books so fast my kindle almost burns up.
If you are looking for a fantastic series to read, look no further. Books are full of twist, turns, action, suspense and characters that are believable. I burn through this books so fast my kindle almost burns up.
September 25, 2022
still a favorite
This is still a favorite of mine. I love the characters (Clint Wolf, Susan, Gracie, Amy, Melvin, Baylor and the rest of the crew…including Achilles and Coco). This installment had plenty of mystery and action. Loved it!
This is still a favorite of mine. I love the characters (Clint Wolf, Susan, Gracie, Amy, Melvin, Baylor and the rest of the crew…including Achilles and Coco). This installment had plenty of mystery and action. Loved it!
October 10, 2022
Keep them coming
A really great read, that gets you hooked right from the start. TO many times books start off well but then fall down as they cannot keep the interest there with each turn of the page, not here though, excellent from start to finish.
A really great read, that gets you hooked right from the start. TO many times books start off well but then fall down as they cannot keep the interest there with each turn of the page, not here though, excellent from start to finish.
October 16, 2022
Stunning
Loved it from page one to the very last page. Mr. Bourg delivers a well told story with believable characters. Every bit, sentence and words keep you reading. Thank you for a really great book.
Loved it from page one to the very last page. Mr. Bourg delivers a well told story with believable characters. Every bit, sentence and words keep you reading. Thank you for a really great book.
January 28, 2023
Fast-paced and heart-felt!
A wonderful family of characters ❤️
This one had me on the edge of my seat one minute and my heart swelling in the next. I have read all of this series and I'm fixin' to read the next one right now!
A wonderful family of characters ❤️
This one had me on the edge of my seat one minute and my heart swelling in the next. I have read all of this series and I'm fixin' to read the next one right now!
March 21, 2023
Fantastic
As always. I love reading your books with all the twists and turns .
I’m always sorry when it ends, I just hope there’s another one waiting in the wings for me . I love your story lines, the relationships are wonderful and keeps me wanting more .
As always. I love reading your books with all the twists and turns .
I’m always sorry when it ends, I just hope there’s another one waiting in the wings for me . I love your story lines, the relationships are wonderful and keeps me wanting more .
July 11, 2024
But not foredoomed
Different story in so many ways but definitely one of the best from the many already reviewed. I particularly liked the way it proceeded in the different states and through the eyes of the different people.
Different story in so many ways but definitely one of the best from the many already reviewed. I particularly liked the way it proceeded in the different states and through the eyes of the different people.
October 16, 2024
What else can you say, these books are the best!
Fast paced, well written, amazing characters, and stories that stay with you.
Clint Wolf, his family, including his team, are like getting together with old friends!
Fast paced, well written, amazing characters, and stories that stay with you.
Clint Wolf, his family, including his team, are like getting together with old friends!
June 17, 2025
Good. Had a couple nice twists. My only complaint with this, and the last few books frankly, is the editing mistakes. Not sure if it is the original writing or the editing but there are more and more errors in the text, which is always frustrating for me.
September 23, 2022
Never disappoints
I have read the entire series and just pre ordered the next book. I love all the characters and the stories are very complex.
I have read the entire series and just pre ordered the next book. I love all the characters and the stories are very complex.
September 25, 2022
Another incredible story
My favorite "who done it" series . Another great Clint Wolf adventure. Can't put it down. Anxious for the next!!!!
My favorite "who done it" series . Another great Clint Wolf adventure. Can't put it down. Anxious for the next!!!!
September 28, 2022
Great story!
What an amazing story! Great characters and plot! I couldn't put it down! I love this series! Looking forward to the next in the series!
What an amazing story! Great characters and plot! I couldn't put it down! I love this series! Looking forward to the next in the series!
September 30, 2022
Nail biter! Loved it!
So much happening and I couldn't stop reading. They just keep getting better! Can't wait for the next one! Love the characters!
So much happening and I couldn't stop reading. They just keep getting better! Can't wait for the next one! Love the characters!
October 5, 2022
Great reading, as usual.
This is the 25th book in the series. Can’t tell you which of the 25 I liked most. All good!
This is the 25th book in the series. Can’t tell you which of the 25 I liked most. All good!
October 7, 2022
Love all these books!
I've read all of the Clint Wolf series and have never been disappointed. I can hardly wait for the next one to come out!
I've read all of the Clint Wolf series and have never been disappointed. I can hardly wait for the next one to come out!
October 8, 2022
Another great book in this Clint Wolf Series. I loved it!
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