Reviews: Out of the Past

Arlene Heyman, MD, (psychiatrist/psychoanalyst), author of Scary Old Sex and Artifact, wrote,

“Abe Stein is a terrific character. He is so good that I don’t really know why the book is about Cash and moreover, I don’t care. Just leave Abe alone. By and large, leave the book alone.”

And she added,

“Abe Stein, the unique character in Out of the Past, is a most unlikely psychiatrist, involved in solving murders and even helping them happen! But, he’s a credible literary psychiatrist and very appealing.”

“Out of the Past by Burt Weissbourd is wonderfully written with various twists and turns in a flawless plotline that kept me looking forward to subsequent chapters. Another thing that stood out was the various themes explored, such as the importance of having supportive family members. I also loved the theme of getting professional help with mental issues; this will resonate with many readers, especially now that mental health problems are on the rise. The steady narration was also excellent and added to the overall beauty of the book. Burt also ensured that all the events and emotions of the well-developed characters were vividly captured, hence helping to create a mental picture of what was happening. Readers will also appreciate the highly engaging dialogues and the easy-to-understand language, which makes the book accessible to all levels of readers.” – Frank Mutuma, Readers’ Favorite

Out of the Past received a 5-star review from BookTrib’s R.G. Belsky (read full review), an award-winning author of the Clare Carlson crime fiction series and NYC-based journalist who had a long career as a top editor at the New York Post, New York Daily News, Star magazine, and NBC News.

In his review, R.G. Belsky wrote,

“A troubled, depressed man who is having disturbing dreams goes to a therapist seeking answers. But, when he and the therapist begin to explore his life for clues, the horrors from his past suddenly come alive as a real-life nightmare that puts him and his loved ones in grave danger. That’s the fascinating premise of Out of the Past, the third book in Burt Weissbourd’s Callie and Cash series — a twisty, fast-moving thriller that provides one shocking surprise after another … if you’re looking for some thrills and entertainment and fast-moving action, you can’t go wrong with this book.”