THE VIDEO TAPE (Bobby McGowan Thrillers)

Bobby McGowan is back on the case, but things take a dark turn when he’s handed a grainy VHS tape from the 1990s that shows a woman’s brutal murder and the killer’s identity a mystery. Bobby is pulled into the twisted shadows of 1990s Hollywood, where corruption runs deep and every lead only raises more questions. When someone close to him turns up dead, Bobby realizes the killer from the tape isn’t just a ghost from the past—they’re watching, and they’ve already made their next move. Bobby McGowan is back again, baby—and I ate this one UP. I had the privilege of being an ARC reader for The Videotape by Brian O’Sullivan, the third and final installment in the Bobby McGowan series. With that said, I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Ok, now with the legal mumbo jumbo out of the way- The Videotape wrapped this series up perfectly. It delivered all the thrills, chills, and late-night page flipping I’ve come to expect from Brian O’Sullivan. That said, I’m lowkey heartbroken that it’s over. I would absolutely read more Bobby McGowan if O’Sullivan ever decides to revisit him. I mean, the man’s not a cop, not a PI, but somehow solves murders better than anyone in law enforcement. That’s the kind of unbothered excellence I respect. This installment takes things deeper and darker, starting with a grainy VHS tape of a woman’s murder and spiraling into a case that’s as personal as it is twisted. Bobby once again proves he’s got the grit and the gut instinct to chase down the truth—even when it puts a target on his back. If you’ve read the first two, you’ll love how this finale ties everything together. If you haven’t read the first two... go do that first. O’Sullivan knows how to pace a mystery, and if you're in the mood for a quick, gritty whodunit with just the right punch of 90s nostalgia and emotional stakes, this series is it.