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Clint Wolf #4
But Not Forever
After a year of working as a tour guide in the swamps of Louisiana--and the day after a man’s body is found in a canal--former Police Chief Clint Wolf realizes he can’t stay away from law enforcement work forever. Ditching his paddle for a pistol, he rejoins the Mechant Loup Police Department, but this time as their chief investigator, and he works beside Police Chief Susan Wilson as they seek to solve the mystery in the canal.
While it isn’t odd to find drowned bodies floating in the vast waterways of Louisiana from time to time, it is unusual to find a body with six bullet holes in its back. This first case back for Clint won’t be a walk in the park, but a blue truck and a single piece of paper might be the key to everything. The only problem? The truck has seemingly vanished into thin air and no one can find the piece of paper.
While it isn’t odd to find drowned bodies floating in the vast waterways of Louisiana from time to time, it is unusual to find a body with six bullet holes in its back. This first case back for Clint won’t be a walk in the park, but a blue truck and a single piece of paper might be the key to everything. The only problem? The truck has seemingly vanished into thin air and no one can find the piece of paper.
205 pages, Paperback
First published November 10, 2017
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About the author
B.J. Bourg
59 books241 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 28, 2021
This is Bourg’s fourth offering in the Clint Wolf police procedural series. Clint is now the Chief Investigator for the Mechant Loup Police Department working alongside Police Chief Susan Wilson. Three teenage boys discover a dead body on the muddy flats of the Louisiana Bayou and the mystery of the man’s identity and why he has 6 bullet holes in his back has the MLPD puzzled. The slow-to-develop evidence points to an intriguing tale with plenty of twists. Enjoy!
December 11, 2020
I just finished another good book in this series by this author. Once again he did a good job with the location of the story. I liked the main character and the secondary characters. The story moved at a pretty good pace. It is nice to follow the characters and see them change and grow. It is a small town you have to take that in account with these crimes happening, maybe a little hard to believe on that end. If there would be no crime then there would be no stories lol. Is it a great book or series no but it is not bad. I would give this book around a 3.3. I say go ahead and give it a spin.
July 12, 2024
Another fun Clint Wolf story. Good mystery, but not quite as exciting as the previous few. Could be the new role some characters are in. I think it will continue to get better, as the character development was good in this story.
March 22, 2018
This is a Great "Wow" Read
Grabs you from page one. Holds you until the last page. My only complaint, it was too short. Great cast of characters. You can't even dislike the bad guys. Many surprises with so many twists and turns. I do appreciate stories today that doesn't involve sex episodes.
Grabs you from page one. Holds you until the last page. My only complaint, it was too short. Great cast of characters. You can't even dislike the bad guys. Many surprises with so many twists and turns. I do appreciate stories today that doesn't involve sex episodes.
February 6, 2021
I don't review the books, I review the author's efforts and Bourg did a five star job on this one.
The story moved fast keeping my interest at a high level, the sexual content was minimal which I appreciate. I don't care about the sexual activities of others even in novels, I don't think they add a thing to the story line.
So hats off to BJ and I am on to the next one in the Clint Wolf series.
The story moved fast keeping my interest at a high level, the sexual content was minimal which I appreciate. I don't care about the sexual activities of others even in novels, I don't think they add a thing to the story line.
So hats off to BJ and I am on to the next one in the Clint Wolf series.
April 30, 2019
A twisty mystery is the basis for the fourth book in the Clint Wolf series. This book starts a year after the events of book three. Clint and Susan are now engaged to be married, Susan is the Chief of Police and Clint is giving swamp tours until a body is discovered and Susan convinces Clint to get back in the game.
There are a few things that don’t jibe exactly with info from previous books (like where the money came from to build a new house while also fully renovating a dilapidated mansion when Clint gave his entire savings as a reward for info in a previous case and how Clint could sell “his” house when in book one we are told it belonged to his father-in-law.) A brief explanation of those things would have made the story more smooth since those kind of details take my head out of a story.
This mystery is an interesting one and while several great red herrings are offered the final reveal is well done. Every time I got a new clue I developed a new theory only to have it dashed by yet another clue! So much fun for a lover of mysteries.
Also like how once again the author has common themes running through different storylines in the book providing a sense of cohesion and continuity.
There are a few things that don’t jibe exactly with info from previous books (like where the money came from to build a new house while also fully renovating a dilapidated mansion when Clint gave his entire savings as a reward for info in a previous case and how Clint could sell “his” house when in book one we are told it belonged to his father-in-law.) A brief explanation of those things would have made the story more smooth since those kind of details take my head out of a story.
This mystery is an interesting one and while several great red herrings are offered the final reveal is well done. Every time I got a new clue I developed a new theory only to have it dashed by yet another clue! So much fun for a lover of mysteries.
Also like how once again the author has common themes running through different storylines in the book providing a sense of cohesion and continuity.
April 8, 2024
Chief Investigator Clint Wolf: Fiancee, Police Chief Susan Wilson training for her "last" fight against;
Damien comes to help train her. Baylor Rice;
3 kids found a body - Burton Vincent, Kegan Davis and Paul; Cindy Vincent; boyfriend - Troy Gandy;
(was killed - saw something he shouldn't have) Rick and Judith Vinent.
Used surveillance to see blue truck - Mr. Pellegrin;
Louise Wong - medical examiner, coroner;
Allie, son - Sammy - abusive husband - Jake Boudreaux;
Fowler Underwood, Fowler Jr. in jail;
Larry Cooper gunned down and Melissa and her baby boy were gone.
Sheriff Burns of Blackshaw County investigated (poorly);
+++Sheriff Burns murdered by Fowler Underwood who masqueraded as Sheriff Burns
Same gun used to kill Larry Cooper and Fowler Underwood
Judith Vincent is Melissa Cooper. She shot Larry, one bullet went thru wall and hit Drake. She left with Rick. They buried Drake at Rick's grandparents farm. Pregnant with Burton.
Susan fights Antonina Ivanov and knocks her out. Her Mom comes to see her fight for the first time.
Damien comes to help train her. Baylor Rice;
3 kids found a body - Burton Vincent, Kegan Davis and Paul; Cindy Vincent; boyfriend - Troy Gandy;
(was killed - saw something he shouldn't have) Rick and Judith Vinent.
Used surveillance to see blue truck - Mr. Pellegrin;
Louise Wong - medical examiner, coroner;
Allie, son - Sammy - abusive husband - Jake Boudreaux;
Fowler Underwood, Fowler Jr. in jail;
Larry Cooper gunned down and Melissa and her baby boy were gone.
Sheriff Burns of Blackshaw County investigated (poorly);
+++Sheriff Burns murdered by Fowler Underwood who masqueraded as Sheriff Burns
Same gun used to kill Larry Cooper and Fowler Underwood
Judith Vincent is Melissa Cooper. She shot Larry, one bullet went thru wall and hit Drake. She left with Rick. They buried Drake at Rick's grandparents farm. Pregnant with Burton.
Susan fights Antonina Ivanov and knocks her out. Her Mom comes to see her fight for the first time.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 22, 2024
It's hard to believe a former cop wrote this series
There are a fair number of procedural things in this series that don't seem right. One of the worst things is that in this book, Clint questions two separate minors without their parents being present or a child advocate. He even tells a teenage girl that her boyfriend died without a parent with her. He at least quit crating his dog after the first book and I'm glad he is no longer with Chloe.
This book had 1 small issue that was never addressed, but I can't explain it without a major spoiler.
All the books have grammatical errors. One of the author's most common mistakes is using adjectives as adverbs. There werr several missing articles/prepositions.
I find the plots interesting and will probably read a couple more in the series.
I also cracked up when Clint asks a store clerk to burn him a cd of security video. Unless I looked at the publication date incorrectly, people didn't so that by the time this was released. The author doesn't seem to know about thumb drives.
There are a fair number of procedural things in this series that don't seem right. One of the worst things is that in this book, Clint questions two separate minors without their parents being present or a child advocate. He even tells a teenage girl that her boyfriend died without a parent with her. He at least quit crating his dog after the first book and I'm glad he is no longer with Chloe.
This book had 1 small issue that was never addressed, but I can't explain it without a major spoiler.
All the books have grammatical errors. One of the author's most common mistakes is using adjectives as adverbs. There werr several missing articles/prepositions.
I find the plots interesting and will probably read a couple more in the series.
I also cracked up when Clint asks a store clerk to burn him a cd of security video. Unless I looked at the publication date incorrectly, people didn't so that by the time this was released. The author doesn't seem to know about thumb drives.
January 16, 2021
The first three books in the series had a number of storylines that got pulled together in book three ('But Not Forsaken') - to my mind the best in the series so far.
That leaves 'But Not Forever' with a startup problem as Clint had quit the police force after killing the man who murdered his wife and child (it was ruled a legal killing but Clint knows what he did).
Susan has been promoted to police Chief and Clint is filling in his time working as a tour guide in the swamp.
Together they have repaired the plantation house and, towards the end of the book, it opens as a shelter for abused women - I can only assume that this will provide a backdrop for books to come..
Clint gets the chance to get back into law enforcement as the solo detective for the town of Mechant Loup, working with but not for Susan.
After the frantic pace of 'But Not Forsaken' this is a far more leisurely and linear book.
It's clever but not outstanding.
That leaves 'But Not Forever' with a startup problem as Clint had quit the police force after killing the man who murdered his wife and child (it was ruled a legal killing but Clint knows what he did).
Susan has been promoted to police Chief and Clint is filling in his time working as a tour guide in the swamp.
Together they have repaired the plantation house and, towards the end of the book, it opens as a shelter for abused women - I can only assume that this will provide a backdrop for books to come..
Clint gets the chance to get back into law enforcement as the solo detective for the town of Mechant Loup, working with but not for Susan.
After the frantic pace of 'But Not Forsaken' this is a far more leisurely and linear book.
It's clever but not outstanding.
May 21, 2021
A complex double murder police procedural w a slooooow start
2.5 stars bumped up to 3 stars
This murder mystery starts very slowly with the inclusion of a domestic abuse subplot and the protagonists opening a battered women’s shelter. The pace picks up after a third into the book, but a lot of pages focus on training for a women’s MMA match.
As a crime fiction fan, I like to guess the murderer, but in this book, the detectives are still puzzled with about 25% of the book left. All the necessary explanations, pertinent historical information, and twists pile up toward the end.
I’ve read several books in the Clint Wolf series—mostly the newer books. This entry has protocol and procedural problems with interviews, and also problems with the investigation itself. This book is #4, which makes me think the author hasn’t yet hit his stride.
I’ll keep reading this series!
2.5 stars bumped up to 3 stars
This murder mystery starts very slowly with the inclusion of a domestic abuse subplot and the protagonists opening a battered women’s shelter. The pace picks up after a third into the book, but a lot of pages focus on training for a women’s MMA match.
As a crime fiction fan, I like to guess the murderer, but in this book, the detectives are still puzzled with about 25% of the book left. All the necessary explanations, pertinent historical information, and twists pile up toward the end.
I’ve read several books in the Clint Wolf series—mostly the newer books. This entry has protocol and procedural problems with interviews, and also problems with the investigation itself. This book is #4, which makes me think the author hasn’t yet hit his stride.
I’ll keep reading this series!
July 16, 2025
I skipped books 2 and 3, I do not like that Clint fell in love with Chloe and then bam he is engaged to Susan. I want to pick up when they are together and pretend Chloe didn’t happen. However that being said, I have no idea after reading this book what happened between him and Chloe! Apparently I’m not the only one ignoring the whole Chloe arch because none of the characters mention her!! How could he love Chloe and think she was the most beautiful woman ever, then now Susan is the most beautiful woman ever and he is so in love with her. It makes him look bad.
However that’s my rant about Chloe, this book was intriguing but I did figure out the bad person halfway through this book. That being said the reveal, even after I figured it out was still written beautifully!
However that’s my rant about Chloe, this book was intriguing but I did figure out the bad person halfway through this book. That being said the reveal, even after I figured it out was still written beautifully!
November 26, 2017
Another winner!
BJ Bourg has done it again with the newest installment with Clint Wolf and
The Crew. I was very pleased that not only did BJ Bourg bring back my favorite Characters but a great action filled, keep you on your toes, entertaining story all in one. I won't give away any of the storyline but suffice it to say BJ is an author worth reading because you will never find yourself disappointed with his writing. I highly recommend this book but if you want to get the full Wolf experience I would start at the beginning with But Not Forgotten. Enjoy! You won't have any regrets.
BJ Bourg has done it again with the newest installment with Clint Wolf and
The Crew. I was very pleased that not only did BJ Bourg bring back my favorite Characters but a great action filled, keep you on your toes, entertaining story all in one. I won't give away any of the storyline but suffice it to say BJ is an author worth reading because you will never find yourself disappointed with his writing. I highly recommend this book but if you want to get the full Wolf experience I would start at the beginning with But Not Forgotten. Enjoy! You won't have any regrets.
March 12, 2020
Louisiana swamp tour guide returns to his life as a police detective, working with his martial arts fighter girlfriend who is the police chief in a small town. Some kids have found a dead body in the swamp and Clint is going to figure this one out. Then another body turns up dead!
He's a nice guy. Almost too nice. Sometimes a few minor faults or insecurities make a hero easier to identify with. The mystery itself is interesting, and the couple has just started a huge shelter for abused women and children on their property, which connects with a subplot and continues to demonstrate how untiringly selfless these two are.
He's a nice guy. Almost too nice. Sometimes a few minor faults or insecurities make a hero easier to identify with. The mystery itself is interesting, and the couple has just started a huge shelter for abused women and children on their property, which connects with a subplot and continues to demonstrate how untiringly selfless these two are.
February 11, 2026
What's left to say??
This is just excellent reading!! With more emphasis on the details of the "crimes and their solutions" than other books !! I like the challenge still at "solving the puzzle" !! However, I am a bit paranoid about "who done it" (I have B J Bourg's writing style to thank for that)!!
Going to have to Enforce my Rule;
"No Reading Past 70%, if it's past midnight !!!" (Here it is 4:45 am as I'm finishing this book"
(Relax, as I've said before, I'm Retired and can take an afternoon nap to recoup !!)
On to chasing book 4 before I start my morning walk !! Thanks Again, B J Bourg !!!
This is just excellent reading!! With more emphasis on the details of the "crimes and their solutions" than other books !! I like the challenge still at "solving the puzzle" !! However, I am a bit paranoid about "who done it" (I have B J Bourg's writing style to thank for that)!!
Going to have to Enforce my Rule;
"No Reading Past 70%, if it's past midnight !!!" (Here it is 4:45 am as I'm finishing this book"
(Relax, as I've said before, I'm Retired and can take an afternoon nap to recoup !!)
On to chasing book 4 before I start my morning walk !! Thanks Again, B J Bourg !!!
January 18, 2024
E' il primo libro che leggo di questa serie, ma nonostante alcuni accenni a quanto accaduto in precedenza, non ho avuto problemi, sebbene questo sia il quarto volume. Di una lunga serie che probabilmente continuerò: di sicuro leggerò i due libri successivi perché ho comprato il box che li contiene insieme a questo (non ho saputo resistere a un'offerta).
La storia mi è piaciuta, come pure il protagonista e i suoi colleghi. Devo dire che la soluzione del mistero non è stata una sorpresa, sebbene avessi capito solo parte di essa prima della rivelazione finale.
La storia mi è piaciuta, come pure il protagonista e i suoi colleghi. Devo dire che la soluzione del mistero non è stata una sorpresa, sebbene avessi capito solo parte di essa prima della rivelazione finale.
June 5, 2025
What seems obvious isn't always
Well written. You will think you have figured out the ending but find there is more to the story. I like the side stories within the story that add more insight into the main characters, side characters and allow for running themes and storyline from book to book as well as get a glimpse of life in lower Louisana. The near end twists of this main story are a surprise that will have you saying to yourself, " didn't see that coming " adding immense enjoyment to your read.
Well written. You will think you have figured out the ending but find there is more to the story. I like the side stories within the story that add more insight into the main characters, side characters and allow for running themes and storyline from book to book as well as get a glimpse of life in lower Louisana. The near end twists of this main story are a surprise that will have you saying to yourself, " didn't see that coming " adding immense enjoyment to your read.
November 4, 2018
BUT NOT FOREVER
Boys finding a man’s body along the canal, was interesting of how clues in that area, were looked for and found. Clint realizes the rush is what he misses, and accepts being Chief of Investigation. Susan is gearing up for her last fight. Told her mother, so Clint knew she must be serious. The fight would be a challenge. Working side by side wouldn’t be, and even offices.Interesting plot, and characters we enjoy.
Boys finding a man’s body along the canal, was interesting of how clues in that area, were looked for and found. Clint realizes the rush is what he misses, and accepts being Chief of Investigation. Susan is gearing up for her last fight. Told her mother, so Clint knew she must be serious. The fight would be a challenge. Working side by side wouldn’t be, and even offices.Interesting plot, and characters we enjoy.
March 31, 2019
..Is it really Susan's last fight?????
Only time and another book will tell. Who is the dead man in the canal? Does the dead teenager conneo or just a terrible coincidence? What does an 18year old murder in Tennessee have to do with a 2 day old murder i Louisiana? All these questions znd more will be answered in this, the 4th book in the best-selling series Clint Wolf Series. The writing is outstanding and the characters are ones we know and luv. Highly recommended
Only time and another book will tell. Who is the dead man in the canal? Does the dead teenager conneo or just a terrible coincidence? What does an 18year old murder in Tennessee have to do with a 2 day old murder i Louisiana? All these questions znd more will be answered in this, the 4th book in the best-selling series Clint Wolf Series. The writing is outstanding and the characters are ones we know and luv. Highly recommended
January 9, 2020
I think these are quick intense good reads... Can't wait for each book. Can't put it down.. fell in love with the characters.highly recommended.. I love the setting in Louisiana and the small town .Done with a fast moving pace where you can't believe the twists. Has great romance . Believable with such great perspectives. Great small police department. Love the alligator aspect on his first day...AWE STRUCK.
January 25, 2020
A fun light read. Would read more in the series if I'm looking for an engaging but straightforward read. The story line is a bit linear and the ending is telegraphed a little, but there are enough twists in an intriguing story to make it enjoyable.
The characters are outstanding - well developed and likeable, and it's their relationships and backstory that would probably make me interested in reading another in the series.
The characters are outstanding - well developed and likeable, and it's their relationships and backstory that would probably make me interested in reading another in the series.
August 20, 2025
Clint Wolf is back, but not as police chief, but as Chief (and only) detective. A body is found murdered in the bog and there seem to be no clues, not even a drivers license. There is a neighbor with a security camera that might be of some help if they can sift through all the footage. Shortly thereafter, one of the boys that found the body is murdered. Wolf might have to drive to Tennessee to find any answers. The ending is pure genius!
March 30, 2018
A good story but not well narrated. Characters not real, not well developed. I’m sorry this author is well written (meaning this is book 4) but too many cliches and too many subjects wanting to be introduced into the life of the two characters for no good reason.
Not sure I’ll read another of these books.
Not sure I’ll read another of these books.
September 6, 2019
A year has passed, with Clint Wolf working as a tour guide in the swamps. Until a body of a man is found at the edge of a canal, then he decides to accept the position of the chief investigator working along side Police Chief Susan Wilson
Now they need to investigate who the man is, but this will not be the last body discovered.
An enjoyable thriller/mystery story
Now they need to investigate who the man is, but this will not be the last body discovered.
An enjoyable thriller/mystery story
January 13, 2020
An Amazingly High Mystery Benchmark!
Never has this reader enjoyed so many totally unexpected realistic surprise twists and turns as Bourg created in this well crafted mystery! Calling on his extensive in-depth experience in boxing and police work, combined with an above average creativity, Bourg is a great benchmark of enjoyable mystery writers!
Never has this reader enjoyed so many totally unexpected realistic surprise twists and turns as Bourg created in this well crafted mystery! Calling on his extensive in-depth experience in boxing and police work, combined with an above average creativity, Bourg is a great benchmark of enjoyable mystery writers!
January 29, 2020
This book took me a while to actually get into it. There was quite a lot of detail by the author, but it seemed to drag before you actually started getting to the good stuff. Once you get to the climax it was quite a turn of unexpected events. I am glad I didn't give up on it, but over half the book was quite dry.
February 1, 2020
Another winner
Mr. Bourg has written another winner. This is a fast paced story that I had a hard time putting down. As with all the books in this series it reads great as a stand-alone story. Good character development on all the regulars. I am looking forward to reading the next in the series.
Mr. Bourg has written another winner. This is a fast paced story that I had a hard time putting down. As with all the books in this series it reads great as a stand-alone story. Good character development on all the regulars. I am looking forward to reading the next in the series.
February 19, 2020
Murder Love and Loyalty
Susan and Clint both are in law enforcement and they liive together with plans of marriage and kids. A couple of murders take a twisted turn and the investigation is intriguing and mind-boggling. I enjoyed this book very much. It was so easy to picture every detail.
Susan and Clint both are in law enforcement and they liive together with plans of marriage and kids. A couple of murders take a twisted turn and the investigation is intriguing and mind-boggling. I enjoyed this book very much. It was so easy to picture every detail.
February 25, 2020
'But Not Forever' was another awesome addition to one of my favorite series, 'Clint Wolf Mystery'. I wasn't sure how this series was going to continue after the last book, but I'm glad it's going in the direction it is. Well written and well played out. Full of great characters, a great story line, mystery and action. I can't wait to read more.
June 26, 2020
Clint Wolf worked as a police chief for a long time . Susan his other half was a cop but she also was into wrestling too. She was gonna do one more match and quit so she and Clint could have children. She was a tough gal and was always ready to chase a criminal. Susan also wanted to open a home for abused woman and their children. It was becoming a reality for her.
January 7, 2021
But Not Forever
Mr Bourg tells a fairly good story but his treatment of the children in this story is extremely questionable. For the police to question a child without his/her parents being present is wrong. To conduct a DNA test on a child without parental consent is wrong. To take a small child to watch a brutal MMA fight is also extremely questionable.
Mr Bourg tells a fairly good story but his treatment of the children in this story is extremely questionable. For the police to question a child without his/her parents being present is wrong. To conduct a DNA test on a child without parental consent is wrong. To take a small child to watch a brutal MMA fight is also extremely questionable.
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