Dr. Jeffery J. Boats (’92, B.S. Mathematics and B.S. Physics) celebrated the release of his debut novel, “Blood Game,” in February. It is the first in a series of adult fiction spy thrillers featuring an unusual cast of characters. The main hero is a St. Bona-venture graduate whose intellect and character help him solve challenging problems and overcome harrowing dangers.
“Blood Game” tells the story of Thomas Vale, a recruit for CIA clandestine operations who is dismissed from the training program when they discover he is masking his autism.
Eight years later, he’s working as an intelligence analyst when a surveillance mission arises that is tailored for his talents — a chance to finally prove himself. He teams up with a tough and mysterious “female James Bond,” and they discover a larger terrorist threat than they had imagined.
“Blood Game” won the silver medal in the BookFest Awards in two categories: Best Thriller/Espionage and Best Mystery/Espionage. It can be found at most online retailers, or at the author’s website. The sequel, “Crying Call,” will be released in February 2026, and has pivotal scenes set on the St. Bonaventure campus and surrounding areas.
“My books aren’t just spy stories,” Boats says. “They’re more about people from diverse backgrounds — people who feel they don’t fit in — working together and finding the hero within themselves. Because saving the world is a job for everyone.”
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