“I knew by page one, though, that Weissbourd was my kind of writer. Someone is telling the story of a young Rosie, who would be the perfect lady at dinner, then excuse herself and steal the change off the bedroom dresser. Better yet, she is getting sick on a plane, sitting next to a giant, muscle-bound, mean-looking man who has dozed off. She can’t hold it in and vomits all over the man and his expensive suit. Just then, as one might expect, he wakes up and is stunned to find the vomit all over him. Without missing a beat or showing the slightest look of suspicion, the young girl looks at the man and asks him, ‘Are you feeling better now, sir?’… For a rollercoaster thriller full of twists and turns and characters to latch onto, check out Rough Justice. For all the thriller masters he has engaged for their knowledge and inspiration, Weissbourd is on his way to building a reputation in his own right.” – See the review in its entirety at Book Trib
“Rough Justice is the outstanding sequel to Danger in Plain Sight. Author Burt Weissbourd brings back Callie James and Cash Logan and sets them on a course of danger that the pair seem to be getting all too familiar with as their relationship deepens. The heart of the story revolves around the interactions between Cash and Sara. Sara lived a harrowing life of neglect and abandonment but her resolve kept her going. Cash and Sara are similar in their characteristics, including devotion to friends and family. Their father-daughter relationship forms the emotional power of the story … Rough Justice succeeds because it defies expectations; it is filled with unexpected moments, peppered with emotionally rich scenes, and featuring dialogues that are as snappy as they are intriguing. The story is filled with drama, thrills and quirky moments that will tug at the hearts of readers. The breezy style makes for a brisk entry in this series; the well-written relationships are flavorful and readers can’t get enough of the incredible duo.” – The Book Commentary
“As a novelist, Burt Weissbourd is a master of the Amateur Sleuth/Crime Thriller genre and his newest story, Rough Justice continues to demonstrate his genuine flair of originality and the kind of riveting and narrative driven storytelling style that makes for a truly entertaining and memorable read from first page to last.” – Midwest Book Review
“Readers will find themselves engaged in Rough Justice from cover to cover. Author Burt Weissbourd does a fantastic job of developing his characters … The fast pace of this book makes it easy to follow, and the dialogue between characters flows naturally … Fans of Patterson and Baldacci will love the story, characters, and setting in this captivating adventure.” – Seattle Book Review
“Weissbourd’s sequel takes Sara, Cash, Callie, and their crew from Seattle to New York City; South Beach and Key Largo, Florida; Port-au-Prince, Haiti; and finally, Havana. The author’s vivid descriptions of these destinations sometimes read like tourism guidebooks (Havana is ‘a world unto itself—painted in bright colors, beautiful old architecture, wonderful vintage classic cars, the rich Spanish heritage touching everything from art to music to architecture to the cuisine’). The writing in general is direct and descriptive with touches of humor. Unusually for a thriller, the narrative switches points of view between the protagonists and the crooks, which adds to the suspense by giving readers previews of the surprises in store for Sara, Cash, and their friends.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Rough Justice is a character-driven thriller in which a couple takes great personal risks in order to protect a vulnerable woman … Sara is a fascinating heroine. After being abandoned in an orphanage due to family drama, she learned how to survive horrific situations, including finding her mother only to lose her again. In addition to such hardships, she is also developed as someone who is fond of classic American movies and has an intense love of martial arts — capable enough, and sure enough of herself, to battle for survival and citizenship. At first deliberate, even in her speech, she develops into someone capable of vulnerability: soft in conversation when she needs to be, but also animated and quick at times. As a result, in her presence Callie and Cash fade in prominence; the book’s true lead becomes Sara, who is charismatic, passionate, and determined …” – See the review in its entirety atForeword Reviews
“Rough Justice by Burt Weissbourd is the stunning sequel to his first book, Danger in Plain Sight … [it] is an incredibly well-written book with a strong cast of characters and a terrific plot line … This novel contains vivid action scenes that hold the reader’s interest and the dramatic plot twists keep one wanting more beyond the last page.” – Reader’s Favorite
“Weissbourd’s novels are always well plotted and there are a lot of great surprises here. What is next level about this excellent new book is the character work. You think you are reading a taut thriller only to realize you are watching a family healing from tragedy. I highly recommend this book. Fans of Weissbourd know what I’m talking about. First time readers? Well, you’re in for a wild ride.” – Jacob Epstein, writer and executive story editor Hill Street Blues, writer LA Law
