Past Lies

The Girl in the Box/Out of the Box Universe #62

by Robert J. Crane

In the wake of devastating losses, Sienna Nealon has reached her breaking point. No longer content to play by the rules, she's gone rogue—hunting down the worst criminals across America with ruthless precision. But as the authorities close in and the body count rises, Sienna knows this can't last forever.

When her eccentric family tracks her down with a mysterious proposition, Sienna is pulled into a web of ancient secrets that threaten to upend everything. With old allies rallying and new enemies emerging from the shadows, she'll have to confront her deepest grief and face enemies long thought dead—or risk losing what's left of her world in an epic clash that spans myths and modernity.

286 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 2, 2026

About the author

Robert 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.

Reviews

[Janell Broussard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always 5 stars

I just......I just don't know how this is going to end......then what else will I read. Maybe go back to his other sci-fi meta human books. Sienna sienna seinna I just cannot right now. RJC after all this time you're keeping her as "real" as you can but I know there will be tears once #63 is out. I will miss her, probably ALL of them. Thank YOU!

[Paul Madsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always Robert J Crane delivers a great story begging for more

Sienna Nealon finds herself with extended family learning more about them and her self instead of flying to another big city hunting criminals before the authorities can stop her from her current quest.
It's time for a road trip with some of those she loves then finding out one of the former gods she had dealt with in the past has escaped now creating problems for Sienna and the United States.
Having been with our heroine from the beginning this again is worthy of your time.
Thank you Robert for a great ride. Keep it up. 😇😀😆

[C CHRISTOFOROU · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another in-betweener.

Didn't take long to read this one. Couldn't put it down until I was too sleepy to keep going. World ending action, a little help from the girl that ran away, and a nuke on Sienna's head as she tries to save the world from Kronos, the ultimate unkillable......

[Gilmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

unfortunately I finished this too fast

Too good to put down… I wish I had read it slower to savor it a bit longer but alas I gobbled it up and now have to wait for the next one to come out.😭

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best yet!

This was one heart racing suspenseful read, I felt like the Siena of old was back again. Can't wait for the next book. I'm going to be heartbroken when the series ends!

[Joy L Bochsler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shocked 😲

I've read every book. I always wanted sienna
to find love and peace , you did give her that with wade on that beach.
I'm sad the end has come but I know we have time. Thank you for the Meta Human love ❤️

[Sally Tingley-walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Woah!

Thanks for leaving us hanging.
Not Kittens!
Great read.
Looking forward to the last book with baited breath.
I am hearing your villain chuckle RJC.....

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Wow… just wow… along for the ride. Waiting to see how it ends…but sad it is finally ending after such a beautiful run.

[Julie Rufener · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Fantastic Read!

These books have all been amazing. Have to stay up until I get to the end of each one. This one though...can't wait to see what happens next!