Out of Time by Ernesto H Lee
Out Of Time, is the first in a series of Novels from author Ernesto H Lee, that introduce the reader to Detective Sean McMillan. McMillan has a unique ability to travel back in time through the medium of his dreams, so when he is assigned to a cold case team, finding evidence and solving crimes should be a foregone conclusion. However, Sean soon discovers that changes to the past to influence the future can have unexpected and deadly consequences. The past is not the past, the future is not set and nothing in life is certain. Open your mind and join the ‘Dream Traveler’ on his journey back to the past.
Entertaining and thought provoking. Ernesto H Lee has crafted a gripping murder mystery, with many twists and turns – Deborah Lloyd for Readers Favorite - 5 Stars
Out of Time is a fantastic introduction to the Dream Traveler Series by Ernesto H Lee. Well written and engaging – Melinda Hills for Readers Favorite – 5 Stars
Well written and a fun read. The reader will surely find that reading ‘Out of Time’ will make time fly – ‘The Book Review Directory’
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Should make for a solid foundation for the continuation of the saga. Review by Carlos M.
Out of Time is an interesting story about a detective who discovers he can travel through time while he sleeps. Taking advantage of this ability, he sets out to solve crimes that have remained unsolved. As in all stories involving time travel, the repercussions of changing events in the past can have big implications and impact on the present time. Interestingly enough, the author does not care too much about explaining the intricacies of time travel, but rather goes straight to the main focus of the story. And while this ability serves detective Sean McMillan’s purpose, it does not come without certain complications. For one, it is hard for his partner, Detective Swain, to fully trust the evidence McMillan uses to solve the cases and how he got them. Another challenge for Detective McMillan is trying to keep a low profile while he travels through time in regard to his clothing, his hairstyle, even his way of speaking, since there is an inevitable difference to them. It’s an entertaining story overall it should make for a solid foundation for the continuation of the saga.
This is an action packed, fast paced, thriller that is hard to put down. Review by Guy Wheatley
Full disclosure, I’m a sap for British Cop shows. Midsummer Murders, Endeavour, Inspector Morse, I love them, so Mr. Lee has managed to hit my sweet spot for entertainment. That said, this is a fantastic story and I think I’d highly recommend it even if I wasn’t such a fan of the genre.
The story focuses on the police work more than the sci-fi elements of time travel. The author doesn’t spend any time justifying the existence of the protagonists ability. We don’t wade through pseudo science explanations as to how it is possible. He just sets out the parameters of what our hero can do, then gets on with the story.
He also doesn’t belabor the the “Time Travel Paradox,” as one might expect. We watch a linear sequence of events as experienced by our protagonist, without a lot of agnst about changing the time line. He, and we, do have to keep straight which events are now current, and which things have not happened after his latest trip.
Detective Constable Sean McMillan discovers he can travel back in time as he sleeps. He has a physical presence in the past and can change the course of events. He has decided to use that ability to solve cold cases, and bring bad guys to justice. Though he can go back and watch the crime, he still has to find evidence in the present day. He also has to be careful that people in the present day, don’t recognize him from the past. Lee has McMillan use his ability as a tool, and like any tool it can cause damage if not used carefully. But this is not a cautionary tale about “meddling in God’s domain.” Things don’t spiral out of control just because he uses his ability.
This is an action packed, fast paced, thriller that is hard to put down. My only complaint is that it doesn’t end. This book ends in mid-stride, and I’ll have to get the next one to see what happens. I will definitely do that.
Fun thrilling fast paced police work, Review by Jimmy ray
The dream traveler is a great story about a detective who finds that he has the ability to dream walk. He can travel back in time in his dreams and uses the gift to solve cold cases. Sean must keep the two worlds separate as making changes in the past can have disastrous effects on the future world he lives in. This story is fast paced and filled with many twist along the journey. The characters are developed and very relatable. I found myself not wanting to put down the book as a raced through the mystery to see what happens next. I recommend this one to everyone who loves a good mystery or action or adventure or even sci-fi. You will love this one folks.