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The Girl in the Box/Out of the Box Universe #57
Scorched Earth
It's a law of physics that every action has its equal and opposite reaction. So when Sienna Nealon stirs up a geopolitical hornet's nest, her foes are going to react.
And react they do.
Now Sienna is forced to confront the fact she's in a war unlike any she's ever fought before. No criminal she's hunted or villain she's faced compares to what she's up against an enemy so immense, so huge, that even taking her best shot has left them nowhere close to defeat.
And their reaction may end in her defeat.
And react they do.
Now Sienna is forced to confront the fact she's in a war unlike any she's ever fought before. No criminal she's hunted or villain she's faced compares to what she's up against an enemy so immense, so huge, that even taking her best shot has left them nowhere close to defeat.
And their reaction may end in her defeat.
260 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 2, 2024
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Robert J. Crane
138 books1,174 followersRobert J. Crane was born and raised on Florida's Space Coast before moving to the upper midwest in search of cooler climates and more palatable beer. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in English Creative Writing. He worked for a year as a substitute teacher and worked in the financial services field for seven years while writing in his spare time.
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March 8, 2024
What a ride!
The girl in the box series is one of the best I've ever read. I've enjoyed every book and look forward to each new adventure. I know that Sienna's story will have to end at some point, but that will be a sad day for me.
The girl in the box series is one of the best I've ever read. I've enjoyed every book and look forward to each new adventure. I know that Sienna's story will have to end at some point, but that will be a sad day for me.
March 5, 2024
Have tissues and a stress ball handy!
THIS BOOK!!! Aye, Yi Yi! So intense. I don't know how he does it but WOW can this man write a book! Wanted to throw it across the room a few times, cried my heart out at least 3 times, and still ended up wanting the next book to be out NOW! I can hardly wait for November.
THIS BOOK!!! Aye, Yi Yi! So intense. I don't know how he does it but WOW can this man write a book! Wanted to throw it across the room a few times, cried my heart out at least 3 times, and still ended up wanting the next book to be out NOW! I can hardly wait for November.
February 24, 2024
With a title like that I guess you shouldn’t be expecting cuddles with puppies. And you would think that by book 57 in the series I would be prepared for what this title would bring. When the previous books established an all out war with China, how could I possibly be shocked at this point in the game? Idk friends. But I was. There were tears, absolute joy, betrayal, laughter, and utter disbelief. And the war isn’t over yet. Grab some tissues and stock up in your favorite comfort items. I went with wine and cheese, but another reader suggested wine, chocolate, and therapy. Or you could go with something stronger if it’s your jam. As reiterated in the book, all is fair in love and war. And neither side is pulling the punches. The only way out is through, so dive in and we can all join a support group when it’s over.
February 20, 2024
Scorched Earth Review
Sienna has been hunting and being hunted herself by the nation with the largest number of meta humans on the planet. Sienna along with friends and family find themselves arrayed against China and their own country receiving no help from those who you would normally expect them in your corner.
The more we learn of the problems, it looks like our heroine may have bit off more than she can chew. Mistakes are made resulting in losses, but like any great general in any war or doctor in a trauma situation, tough choices have to be made whether Sienna want to or not.
As with of all Mr. Crane’s universe expect to find more twist, turns and betrayals with every page you turn.
Another 5 star rating I’d pay good money to watch on the big screen.
Paul Madsen
Orem, Utah
Sienna has been hunting and being hunted herself by the nation with the largest number of meta humans on the planet. Sienna along with friends and family find themselves arrayed against China and their own country receiving no help from those who you would normally expect them in your corner.
The more we learn of the problems, it looks like our heroine may have bit off more than she can chew. Mistakes are made resulting in losses, but like any great general in any war or doctor in a trauma situation, tough choices have to be made whether Sienna want to or not.
As with of all Mr. Crane’s universe expect to find more twist, turns and betrayals with every page you turn.
Another 5 star rating I’d pay good money to watch on the big screen.
Paul Madsen
Orem, Utah
July 25, 2025
Once More With Feeling….ALL OF THE STARS!
Wow, that’s was truly epic. Such an intense story unfolds in this book.
Sienna and almost every meta human she knows is on the run, fighting guerrilla tactics against the Chinese forces that have seized America.
To add to her personal living hell Sienna remembers everything about her and Wade and of course she still loves him, it should have been a romantic rescue from the prison in Shenzhen and it was right up until Wade said he had a girlfriend. Now that they’re all mostly back in the US in assorted safe houses it’s time to strike back at the enemy.
It doesn’t take a Cassandra type to know that this is their hardest battle yet, surely not everyone is going to make it?
Wow, that’s was truly epic. Such an intense story unfolds in this book.
Sienna and almost every meta human she knows is on the run, fighting guerrilla tactics against the Chinese forces that have seized America.
To add to her personal living hell Sienna remembers everything about her and Wade and of course she still loves him, it should have been a romantic rescue from the prison in Shenzhen and it was right up until Wade said he had a girlfriend. Now that they’re all mostly back in the US in assorted safe houses it’s time to strike back at the enemy.
It doesn’t take a Cassandra type to know that this is their hardest battle yet, surely not everyone is going to make it?
March 10, 2024
Sienna was on the warpath.
As always simply amazing! I feel Sienna’s pain, her anguish, anger, joy, sorrow, heartbreak & love. She was on the warpath when it started. She’s about to step it up to a whole new level of wrath. And I’m here for it! I don’t know that there’s a whole lot of time for love but she deserves a few minutes here & there to feel loved by Wade. Perhaps it cuz I want them together but I don’t like his gf. Something isn’t right there.
As always simply amazing! I feel Sienna’s pain, her anguish, anger, joy, sorrow, heartbreak & love. She was on the warpath when it started. She’s about to step it up to a whole new level of wrath. And I’m here for it! I don’t know that there’s a whole lot of time for love but she deserves a few minutes here & there to feel loved by Wade. Perhaps it cuz I want them together but I don’t like his gf. Something isn’t right there.
March 26, 2024
BUT WHAT HAPPENS TO ASGARD?!
Crane did me dirty with this one. I need the next book like I need my next cup of tea.
I need to know what happens and if certain someone's really die because how can they after living FOR SO MANY YEARS!
Don't do this to me.
But, another solid book from Crane. This series has owned my life for a while now and I anticipate new books multiple times a year. Sienna is goals in so many ways.
Crane did me dirty with this one. I need the next book like I need my next cup of tea.
I need to know what happens and if certain someone's really die because how can they after living FOR SO MANY YEARS!
Don't do this to me.
But, another solid book from Crane. This series has owned my life for a while now and I anticipate new books multiple times a year. Sienna is goals in so many ways.
March 3, 2024
Nailbiting drama
Having read every book in this series avidly , I applaud the author as he creates twists and turns of conspiracy and drama.
My heartbreaks when the main protagonist loses friends, family or herself.
Thank you for showing the elements of humanity ,both good and bad.
Having read every book in this series avidly , I applaud the author as he creates twists and turns of conspiracy and drama.
My heartbreaks when the main protagonist loses friends, family or herself.
Thank you for showing the elements of humanity ,both good and bad.
March 4, 2024
This book was another great read. I love the whole series and have read every single book the first 30 at least twice.
The action in the book is amazing again, there are some curve balls in the story that makes you sigh or gasp. There was also some of the normal Sienna Nealon dry witty humor, the book ended on a heartbreaking cliffhanger that will leave you wanting and waiting for book 58.
The action in the book is amazing again, there are some curve balls in the story that makes you sigh or gasp. There was also some of the normal Sienna Nealon dry witty humor, the book ended on a heartbreaking cliffhanger that will leave you wanting and waiting for book 58.
April 10, 2024
Sensational!
So, we here in America, at least those with eyes open, know China has a deep hold on our country. It’s a shame we do not have such brave humans to fight for our country! Sienna has accomplished so much. How will she handle Fen knowing what happened at the end of this one? Im sure the same way I would with powers such as hers.
So, we here in America, at least those with eyes open, know China has a deep hold on our country. It’s a shame we do not have such brave humans to fight for our country! Sienna has accomplished so much. How will she handle Fen knowing what happened at the end of this one? Im sure the same way I would with powers such as hers.
May 21, 2024
The girl in the box Books
I have loved the series ever since I read the 1st book.57 books and counting later and I still love the series!
It's always hard to wait for the next book to come out. Because you wanna go directly from the 1 you just finished to the next one without any break in between.
Who doesn't love a series based on humans with extraordinary powers?
I have loved the series ever since I read the 1st book.57 books and counting later and I still love the series!
It's always hard to wait for the next book to come out. Because you wanna go directly from the 1 you just finished to the next one without any break in between.
Who doesn't love a series based on humans with extraordinary powers?
December 2, 2025
Great read
I'm really tired as I write this because it's three o'clock in the morning and I really should be sleeping. But, I've got to write twenty words about this great book. Many happy things happened and some really terrible things happened. But it is a great ride for the girl in the box series..
I'm really tired as I write this because it's three o'clock in the morning and I really should be sleeping. But, I've got to write twenty words about this great book. Many happy things happened and some really terrible things happened. But it is a great ride for the girl in the box series..
March 2, 2024
wow!!!
Ok so much to take in! So very good of course I think I would have tried to turn back time a bit to do some early killing and to prevent some. Anyway can’t wait for the next one there is definitely going to be hell to pay! Sienna is just the woman to do it!
Ok so much to take in! So very good of course I think I would have tried to turn back time a bit to do some early killing and to prevent some. Anyway can’t wait for the next one there is definitely going to be hell to pay! Sienna is just the woman to do it!
March 4, 2024
Wow...
I have not given any recent books in this series 5 stars, but I did this one. Do not get me wrong, they are all worth reading, some better than others. This ride was like the first books. I will be so sad when we finish the final chapter.
I have not given any recent books in this series 5 stars, but I did this one. Do not get me wrong, they are all worth reading, some better than others. This ride was like the first books. I will be so sad when we finish the final chapter.
March 5, 2024
The thrills continue
This is one of my favorite guilty pleasure book series'. I preorder every book and when it arrives I drop whatever I'm currently reading and just inhale the next installment. Thank you Robert for the adventure.
This is one of my favorite guilty pleasure book series'. I preorder every book and when it arrives I drop whatever I'm currently reading and just inhale the next installment. Thank you Robert for the adventure.
March 9, 2024
I love this story!
Can’t wait till the next one comes out! How does this author do it? Pull so many stories about this character? And keep the audience so captured? Astonishing and so very good! Thank you for your works! You are so gifted!
Can’t wait till the next one comes out! How does this author do it? Pull so many stories about this character? And keep the audience so captured? Astonishing and so very good! Thank you for your works! You are so gifted!
April 11, 2024
A goddess, maybe, but still young.
Another good read, but frustrating to see our heroine make so many mistakes, losing so many.........but as always someone, or something to the rescue. America in the hands of China. Does she win this war, or is there more to come? Read on......
Another good read, but frustrating to see our heroine make so many mistakes, losing so many.........but as always someone, or something to the rescue. America in the hands of China. Does she win this war, or is there more to come? Read on......
April 19, 2024
Great but you know RJC
Man I’ve grown to live Sienna and have read every book as soon as they came out. It’s sad knowing after each book it’s one more step closer to her ending. But man what a way to wrap it up
Man I’ve grown to live Sienna and have read every book as soon as they came out. It’s sad knowing after each book it’s one more step closer to her ending. But man what a way to wrap it up
March 4, 2024
Another great one
Crane never fails to deliver. My mind is blown. Nearly time to re-read all of them. Crane is an amazing storyteller.
Crane never fails to deliver. My mind is blown. Nearly time to re-read all of them. Crane is an amazing storyteller.
March 4, 2024
right wing authoritarian QAnon wet dream
These books are ruined because the author apparently fell down a QAnon well and met Trump at the bottom so he could give DT an HJ.
These books are ruined because the author apparently fell down a QAnon well and met Trump at the bottom so he could give DT an HJ.
March 4, 2024
no messing around
Good stuff. Wham bam thank you Sienna
Lots of action and comeuppance. Not sure how the story will end… but it’s been a great ride so far
Good stuff. Wham bam thank you Sienna
Lots of action and comeuppance. Not sure how the story will end… but it’s been a great ride so far
March 5, 2024
I can only gasp
This book was so packed with action and drama. I read it cover to cover in one day I could not put it down.
This book was so packed with action and drama. I read it cover to cover in one day I could not put it down.
March 6, 2024
Just WOW
Another story that swept me up, made me cheer, and broke my heart. Don’t know how you keep weaving the story so well. Can’t wait for the next book but I will.
Another story that swept me up, made me cheer, and broke my heart. Don’t know how you keep weaving the story so well. Can’t wait for the next book but I will.
March 6, 2024
As usual this book was great and Sienna stays alive in the slaughter around her!
March 9, 2024
amazing
I love this series! Spot on as to what we are experiencing today…science fiction? Read it and find out… keep it SUNNY y’all.
I love this series! Spot on as to what we are experiencing today…science fiction? Read it and find out… keep it SUNNY y’all.
March 9, 2024
I chewed my nails through most of it
I love every book in this series. I don’t say that lightly because I’m picky. This book in particular really kept me on edge.
I love every book in this series. I don’t say that lightly because I’m picky. This book in particular really kept me on edge.
March 9, 2024
Can't believe how much he tracks current events. Scary stuff. Well done mr. Crane.
March 9, 2024
Always amazing!
I’m so happy to have finally read this book. It is written perfectly as always, Twist and turns abound and surprises aplenty! 10 ⭐️
I’m so happy to have finally read this book. It is written perfectly as always, Twist and turns abound and surprises aplenty! 10 ⭐️
March 11, 2024
Wow
Fantastic gut wrenching as always Crane is a master at story telling can't wait for the conclusion of this ark awesome.
Fantastic gut wrenching as always Crane is a master at story telling can't wait for the conclusion of this ark awesome.
March 11, 2024
Another awesome read!
What can I say, every book has been a winner! I can't wait for the next book to come out!
What can I say, every book has been a winner! I can't wait for the next book to come out!
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