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Burn Box #2
Flames
A world on edge. A future in flames. A war like no other.
In a future teetering on the edge of oblivion, mankind faces its darkest hour. A world gripped by engineered diseases, artificial intelligence dominance, and a splintered society in revolt—this is the chilling landscape of the Burn Box trilogy.
As the globe grapples with relentless technological advancements that render masses obsolete, and gene hackers play God by unleashing devastating plagues, trust becomes a rarity and survival the only goal. From the smoke-filled streets terrorized by the ever-looming Burn Boxes to the uprising of the oppressed, the series delves deep into humanity's fight against an invisible enemy and the machines that control them.
But in this bleak horizon, heroes emerge. Ordinary individuals driven to extraordinary measures, fighting not just for their lives, but for the soul of a fractured world. From the very personal revenge-driven journey of Noah Blanks in the first installment, the saga unfolds, revealing deeper conspiracies, heart-wrenching losses, and a glimmer of hope that could either unite the world or shatter it forever.
Prepare to journey through a trilogy that challenges the very essence of humanity, questions the limits of technological control, and offers a beacon of hope through the dense fog of despair. The Burn Box series is an unforgettable odyssey into the future, echoing the fears and hopes of our times.
In a future teetering on the edge of oblivion, mankind faces its darkest hour. A world gripped by engineered diseases, artificial intelligence dominance, and a splintered society in revolt—this is the chilling landscape of the Burn Box trilogy.
As the globe grapples with relentless technological advancements that render masses obsolete, and gene hackers play God by unleashing devastating plagues, trust becomes a rarity and survival the only goal. From the smoke-filled streets terrorized by the ever-looming Burn Boxes to the uprising of the oppressed, the series delves deep into humanity's fight against an invisible enemy and the machines that control them.
But in this bleak horizon, heroes emerge. Ordinary individuals driven to extraordinary measures, fighting not just for their lives, but for the soul of a fractured world. From the very personal revenge-driven journey of Noah Blanks in the first installment, the saga unfolds, revealing deeper conspiracies, heart-wrenching losses, and a glimmer of hope that could either unite the world or shatter it forever.
Prepare to journey through a trilogy that challenges the very essence of humanity, questions the limits of technological control, and offers a beacon of hope through the dense fog of despair. The Burn Box series is an unforgettable odyssey into the future, echoing the fears and hopes of our times.
- GenresPost Apocalyptic
413 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 29, 2024
54 people are currently reading
29 people want to read
About the author
Bobby Adair
71 books696 followersA bio is a weird thing to write.
Just trying to imagine presenting the highlights of ME sets off alarm bells in my head. Why would anybody want to know anything about me? What about me is remarkable enough to tell?
When I think about these questions, I recall lying on my bed back in high school, headphones muffed over my ears, heavy metal blasting through my head. As with most teens, music’s power seduced me, and as I listened, I found myself admiring the albums' cover art (yeah, I’m old enough that I used to by LP’s) and I found myself reading about the singers and guitar players and drummers in the liner notes. Why? Because those musicians had created something that was deeply personal, passionate, and wonderfully emotional, and they’d shared it with the world. They’d shared it with me.
It made me want to know them through more than just their music. So, I read.
Through the years, I found myself reading about writers I’d enjoyed, historical figures I’d admired, politicians who weren’t dipshits, and business leaders who’d built great companies. Again, why? Who the hell knows? We’re all just people. I think we find each other interesting. We like to feel connected.
And that was my answer, at least as to the WHY.
On the WHAT I can say about me, for those who feel moved by my work: I’ll give it a quick go.
I was born an Air Force brat and lived in a dozen states before I graduated high school. I’ve worked my way through a wide variety of jobs, left most on a whim, owned businesses, lived through times when I had more money than I knew what to do with, and worried my way through times when I wondered how I’d pay the rent.
Life has been boring at times, and it’s been plenty exciting, too. So far.
I’ve traveled to India, stood atop the tallest mountains around, swam with sharks, smarted-off to cops, and been arrested. I’ve tried beer and weed, but never made a thing of either one. I’ve been brushed too close by death a few times. Thankfully, doctors, EMT’s, and nurses were kind enough to put all the pieces together again. I've ridden my bike so deep into the mountains it felt like I was alone on the edge of heaven, and I've watched the red sun sinking on an evening so clear it looked like it was falling off the edge of the world.
I’ve always had a hard time being where I am, wherever that is. My daydreams forever call from just over the horizon.
I’ve been asked by a dozen bosses where I see myself in five years, and I've lied every time, always telling them what they wanted to hear. Because the only thing I knew for sure, was that I wanted to be anywhere but there.
Find out more:
http://www.bobbyadair.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BobbyAdairAu...
Just trying to imagine presenting the highlights of ME sets off alarm bells in my head. Why would anybody want to know anything about me? What about me is remarkable enough to tell?
When I think about these questions, I recall lying on my bed back in high school, headphones muffed over my ears, heavy metal blasting through my head. As with most teens, music’s power seduced me, and as I listened, I found myself admiring the albums' cover art (yeah, I’m old enough that I used to by LP’s) and I found myself reading about the singers and guitar players and drummers in the liner notes. Why? Because those musicians had created something that was deeply personal, passionate, and wonderfully emotional, and they’d shared it with the world. They’d shared it with me.
It made me want to know them through more than just their music. So, I read.
Through the years, I found myself reading about writers I’d enjoyed, historical figures I’d admired, politicians who weren’t dipshits, and business leaders who’d built great companies. Again, why? Who the hell knows? We’re all just people. I think we find each other interesting. We like to feel connected.
And that was my answer, at least as to the WHY.
On the WHAT I can say about me, for those who feel moved by my work: I’ll give it a quick go.
I was born an Air Force brat and lived in a dozen states before I graduated high school. I’ve worked my way through a wide variety of jobs, left most on a whim, owned businesses, lived through times when I had more money than I knew what to do with, and worried my way through times when I wondered how I’d pay the rent.
Life has been boring at times, and it’s been plenty exciting, too. So far.
I’ve traveled to India, stood atop the tallest mountains around, swam with sharks, smarted-off to cops, and been arrested. I’ve tried beer and weed, but never made a thing of either one. I’ve been brushed too close by death a few times. Thankfully, doctors, EMT’s, and nurses were kind enough to put all the pieces together again. I've ridden my bike so deep into the mountains it felt like I was alone on the edge of heaven, and I've watched the red sun sinking on an evening so clear it looked like it was falling off the edge of the world.
I’ve always had a hard time being where I am, wherever that is. My daydreams forever call from just over the horizon.
I’ve been asked by a dozen bosses where I see myself in five years, and I've lied every time, always telling them what they wanted to hear. Because the only thing I knew for sure, was that I wanted to be anywhere but there.
Find out more:
http://www.bobbyadair.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BobbyAdairAu...
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May 15, 2024
Definitively getting more interesting. A twist that I was hoping would not happen, happened. I am hooked and wish to know what happens in the book 3
March 17, 2024
very well done
This is an exciting novel, and the author is exceptionally talented in creating tension and realistic setting. This dystopian novel is highly recommended for all of those who like this genre.
This is an exciting novel, and the author is exceptionally talented in creating tension and realistic setting. This dystopian novel is highly recommended for all of those who like this genre.
March 30, 2024
Great book, great story, exceptional writing. Than you Bobby. But you need to publish them closer together. I hate the wait!!
May 4, 2024
**Super solid sequel**
Talk about hitting the ground running. This book picks up the momentum left by the fantastic 3rd act of the previous book and keeps going strong the majority of the way through. It more than made up for the slow-build from the first book as well, which was what I was hoping for and what I expected. It does things a proper sequel should do such as amping things up (action, angst, drama, etc), expanding on established plot points while introducing new ones, fleshing out its characters, and leaving me ready for more. I've ever read one other work by Bobby Adair (Slow Burn), but even then, I can tell he thrives on getting me to connect and relate to his characters.
My complaints were minimal and centered mostly on one or two aspects, though they were still present enough to prevent that coveted 5th star. For one thing, I did find some moments of action difficult to visualize. It was almost as if Bobby Adair had too many ideas that sometimes exploded out of him in a sort of disorderly fashion. Tacking onto this, some of the fancy, futuristic tech being used to move the story along weren't as fleshed out as I would have wanted, and I had a hell of a time picturing what it is some devices were supposed to be doing. I loved the action, but it's just a bit less fun feeling disoriented when I'm reading it.
Overall, though, I'm loving the story so far and given that FANTASTIC cliffhanger at the end of this one, I'm super ready for the 3rd entry later this year. Hopefully if Adair can end this series strong, I can permanently add it to my personal collection. Bring it on!
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Talk about hitting the ground running. This book picks up the momentum left by the fantastic 3rd act of the previous book and keeps going strong the majority of the way through. It more than made up for the slow-build from the first book as well, which was what I was hoping for and what I expected. It does things a proper sequel should do such as amping things up (action, angst, drama, etc), expanding on established plot points while introducing new ones, fleshing out its characters, and leaving me ready for more. I've ever read one other work by Bobby Adair (Slow Burn), but even then, I can tell he thrives on getting me to connect and relate to his characters.
My complaints were minimal and centered mostly on one or two aspects, though they were still present enough to prevent that coveted 5th star. For one thing, I did find some moments of action difficult to visualize. It was almost as if Bobby Adair had too many ideas that sometimes exploded out of him in a sort of disorderly fashion. Tacking onto this, some of the fancy, futuristic tech being used to move the story along weren't as fleshed out as I would have wanted, and I had a hell of a time picturing what it is some devices were supposed to be doing. I loved the action, but it's just a bit less fun feeling disoriented when I'm reading it.
Overall, though, I'm loving the story so far and given that FANTASTIC cliffhanger at the end of this one, I'm super ready for the 3rd entry later this year. Hopefully if Adair can end this series strong, I can permanently add it to my personal collection. Bring it on!
Click here for my random thoughts and highlights.
November 22, 2024
Absolutely better than the first book. Now that we're set in the world and he has money, it makes it easier to move about this post pandemic authoritarian world.
By the middle of the book I found myself really wanting to read more and more. I was instantly hooked by slow burn, but this series took me a little longer to get into with all the tech talk, but this book has me so excited for the rest of the series!
By the middle of the book I found myself really wanting to read more and more. I was instantly hooked by slow burn, but this series took me a little longer to get into with all the tech talk, but this book has me so excited for the rest of the series!
August 27, 2024
Like the first book , the second one is phenomenal. Just when you think the story is going a certain way it hits you with a huge twist towards the end of the book. The character development was great from the first book to the second , Remy is personally my favorite character, can’t wait to read the third book.
March 14, 2024
Wow, crazy imagination🤔🤷♀️
Wild ride of surviving an apocalyptic man made pandemic, oppressive government control, massive die off, kill squads and a crazy mad gene hacker duping his protectors. Really high tech stuff too. SiFi and the Wild West. Good story.
Wild ride of surviving an apocalyptic man made pandemic, oppressive government control, massive die off, kill squads and a crazy mad gene hacker duping his protectors. Really high tech stuff too. SiFi and the Wild West. Good story.
May 16, 2024
This story just gets better!
Bobby Adair is one of my favorite authors and I have read all of his books. I liked the new story with book one but it just gets better with book two! I really enjoyed this and it was hard to put down. Can't wait for part three.
Bobby Adair is one of my favorite authors and I have read all of his books. I liked the new story with book one but it just gets better with book two! I really enjoyed this and it was hard to put down. Can't wait for part three.
May 26, 2024
Exciting!!
At times I get a little bored with contant and detailed fight scenes but Burn Box is not like that. It truly is an exciting read. I love the characters and the not-too-distant future events that could actually take place. I am looking forward to Burn Box 3.
At times I get a little bored with contant and detailed fight scenes but Burn Box is not like that. It truly is an exciting read. I love the characters and the not-too-distant future events that could actually take place. I am looking forward to Burn Box 3.
March 6, 2024
This Man is Brilliant
Thanks to Mr. Adair I have learned many valuable things that will help me survive our future climate. Mazel tov
Thanks to Mr. Adair I have learned many valuable things that will help me survive our future climate. Mazel tov
April 25, 2024
Gripping
This particular book in the series I found better than the first and can not wait to read the next
This particular book in the series I found better than the first and can not wait to read the next
July 5, 2024
it’s a nail-biter.
And even more impressive , exciting—and surprising than book one. I’m going to start book three immediately. Kudos to Adair.
And even more impressive , exciting—and surprising than book one. I’m going to start book three immediately. Kudos to Adair.
March 16, 2025
Oh dang!
Did not expect this one! This book has kept me glued to it, I can't put down this series! Another great book by Bobby Adair!
Did not expect this one! This book has kept me glued to it, I can't put down this series! Another great book by Bobby Adair!
March 11, 2024
Is book three out yet?? This one zoomed by too quickly and I'm still trying to catch my breath. Action, romance, tears, revenge... it's all there. Capped off by a swerve that leaves you gasping. Well written and well plotted with great characters.
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