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Out of the Box #8
Painkiller
Sienna Nealon has spent the last several years of her life working for the US government, policing people with powers beyond those of a normal human. Now she's come to the end of her government career, forced out by the powers that be...but not before she's called to Chicago to investigate one final murder. Then another. The deeper she gets into the investigation, the more mysteries Sienna unravels, and the more questions she's left with, until what began with a killing in an alley starts to look like a threat to the entire world...
280 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 12, 2016
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Robert J. Crane
175 books1,169 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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July 28, 2018
Not Your Usual Crane
**No Spoilers This Time**
The story continues to be good enough, with different possibilities opening up, for me to rate this as a Five (5).
Everything I have read to date has been unusual in that it only had one continuing rough spot that many people, other than an English teacher, may not have noticed at all.
This one broke the mold. Wrong tense choices, sentence structure broken and twisted, even extraneous words dropped haphazardly into sentences.
On that basis, I would rate this book 1.5 (nothing was misspelled).
Overall, 3.25, but rounding rules apply.
I SINCERELY hope this was an anomaly.
**No Spoilers This Time**
The story continues to be good enough, with different possibilities opening up, for me to rate this as a Five (5).
Everything I have read to date has been unusual in that it only had one continuing rough spot that many people, other than an English teacher, may not have noticed at all.
This one broke the mold. Wrong tense choices, sentence structure broken and twisted, even extraneous words dropped haphazardly into sentences.
On that basis, I would rate this book 1.5 (nothing was misspelled).
Overall, 3.25, but rounding rules apply.
I SINCERELY hope this was an anomaly.
November 2, 2017
Love this series
So Sienna is getting the boot from her government job but has a job offer from a third party, nameless at this point, to pretty much work unhindered doing much the same as she was before. But this time she'll be a professional working for a private company.
In the meantime, someone is trying very hard to kill her...
The new job is a great concept and I'm looking forward to reading about what happens next.
So Sienna is getting the boot from her government job but has a job offer from a third party, nameless at this point, to pretty much work unhindered doing much the same as she was before. But this time she'll be a professional working for a private company.
In the meantime, someone is trying very hard to kill her...
The new job is a great concept and I'm looking forward to reading about what happens next.
April 3, 2018
Love these books can't put them down!
I am hooked on the series and I have to say that once you start to read the books you just can't get enough. I was sad when I thought I'd read the last book for Girl in the box series. I was elated when I found the out of the box series! Gotta love the characters!
I am hooked on the series and I have to say that once you start to read the books you just can't get enough. I was sad when I thought I'd read the last book for Girl in the box series. I was elated when I found the out of the box series! Gotta love the characters!
July 11, 2022
wow
I just can’t even Scott what a flipping bastard…like seriously you abandoned her and now your happily working against her. Wow so much for love. I’m happy that sienna walked away from the government job bc the president is a flipping bastard too. I can’t wait to see what happens next
I just can’t even Scott what a flipping bastard…like seriously you abandoned her and now your happily working against her. Wow so much for love. I’m happy that sienna walked away from the government job bc the president is a flipping bastard too. I can’t wait to see what happens next
August 17, 2017
Painkiller
Alright, got to say I really did love this book. This installment was one of the best. I thought the plot twists and turns made it a wonderful and entertaining read. Keep them coming!!!
Alright, got to say I really did love this book. This installment was one of the best. I thought the plot twists and turns made it a wonderful and entertaining read. Keep them coming!!!
September 25, 2017
Omg
Sienna has one more duty to the agency, some meta has killed two humans in Chicago. Seems easy until she gets there. Someone has hired assassins to kill her, and they all want their pay role.
Sienna has one more duty to the agency, some meta has killed two humans in Chicago. Seems easy until she gets there. Someone has hired assassins to kill her, and they all want their pay role.
November 11, 2018
I give it 5 Stars!
Just know that you won't be disappointed. If I tell anything is that there were some places that I could of laughed out loud, but didn't. Oh, and you'll be surprised who takes over Sienna's position, it's not Guy Friday!
Just know that you won't be disappointed. If I tell anything is that there were some places that I could of laughed out loud, but didn't. Oh, and you'll be surprised who takes over Sienna's position, it's not Guy Friday!
November 14, 2018
A little less engaging than previous books, seemed a little rushed going into the conclusion. I LOVE snark... This one was snark excess with a fast conclusion/boss fight. Going to keep going in this series, and hope it hasn't jumped the shark.
June 27, 2019
Painkiller
Met several new meta assassin's in this story and I hope they start working with Sienna on a regular basis. I like their unique personalities and their meta powers. Hope new employee is really a "good guy".
Met several new meta assassin's in this story and I hope they start working with Sienna on a regular basis. I like their unique personalities and their meta powers. Hope new employee is really a "good guy".
January 13, 2020
On Sienna's last week working for the govt, she is sent to Chicago where someone has put a contract on her life, coupled with intent to end the meta-human race. I liked the new characters but I really don't like the direction the author is going with Scott.
May 30, 2021
Needs more substance
This one was rushed in too many places. The meeting where opponents become partners is way too superficial. As was the end meeting. I enjoyed but I suspect there was a deadline he had to beat.
This one was rushed in too many places. The meeting where opponents become partners is way too superficial. As was the end meeting. I enjoyed but I suspect there was a deadline he had to beat.
December 26, 2017
Very good as always!
I liked meeting new metas, always a treat. And then the ending left off where the next book will start
I liked meeting new metas, always a treat. And then the ending left off where the next book will start
February 11, 2021
Great read
Another good book in the series. Just when I think I have it figured out another curve is thrown and I have to keep reading more in the series
Another good book in the series. Just when I think I have it figured out another curve is thrown and I have to keep reading more in the series
April 16, 2021
Same stuff different book
This series is fairly predictable and therefore is easy to read. But, some books are better developed than others within the formula.
This series is fairly predictable and therefore is easy to read. But, some books are better developed than others within the formula.
August 25, 2021
Amayzing
Great story!!!! Awesome plot. Greatly deliver by the author. With an unbelievable end that will give a great follow up for the next story
Great story!!!! Awesome plot. Greatly deliver by the author. With an unbelievable end that will give a great follow up for the next story
February 5, 2022
spellbinding
On book 19 in the girl in the box.I have to say the Author does a awesome job of keeping me reading.They are well written with plot twists to keep me reading.
On book 19 in the girl in the box.I have to say the Author does a awesome job of keeping me reading.They are well written with plot twists to keep me reading.
March 13, 2023
Amazing series
Loads of action, adventure, intrigue, suspense and plots within plots. Cannot wait to read the next book! A must read series!
Loads of action, adventure, intrigue, suspense and plots within plots. Cannot wait to read the next book! A must read series!
December 7, 2023
Still enjoying this series
February 29, 2024
Excellent read
Absolutely brilliant! Can't say it enough, gripping storyline hope it continues to be. Well done Robert and thank you again.
Absolutely brilliant! Can't say it enough, gripping storyline hope it continues to be. Well done Robert and thank you again.
November 3, 2024
Plot-wise, a nice continuation of the series but the lack of editing was truly distracting. Minor plot holes/errors, tons of grammatical errors including missing or extraneous words, etc.
January 10, 2025
Twisting twisters
Wow just gets better and better. Old friends becoming new enemies and vice versa. Will the plotting ever stop? Not for another 41 books. Lol. Great story. Epic!
Wow just gets better and better. Old friends becoming new enemies and vice versa. Will the plotting ever stop? Not for another 41 books. Lol. Great story. Epic!
October 20, 2016
Again another top notch instalment in what has become my favourite series and boy did not see that ending coming already started the next
April 12, 2016
It seems that Sienna's growth in personality continues. Along with the ever present sarcasm and humour that we have come to expect from our sassy leading lady. And bad guys. Very bad guys.
To me, this had an "Avengers Assemble" feel to it - read the book, you'll see what I mean. The new characters give the established cast a bit of a shake up. In a really entertaining manner.
And yet, there is another twist. One that might leave your jaw dropped to the floor. I can't wait to see where Crane goes with that one. Possibly the best in the series yet.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
To me, this had an "Avengers Assemble" feel to it - read the book, you'll see what I mean. The new characters give the established cast a bit of a shake up. In a really entertaining manner.
And yet, there is another twist. One that might leave your jaw dropped to the floor. I can't wait to see where Crane goes with that one. Possibly the best in the series yet.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
April 17, 2016
Another five star winner for Mr Crane. This book was everything and more.
Just when I thought this book series couldn't get any more badass this beauty comes out and blows that assumption out of the water.
I come to expect nothing less off this author. I hope he knows just how much we appreciate how fast his books come out but still manage to remain top quality.
I never want these books to end!
And as I had guessed at the ending of the last book, we really do have an Anakin SkyWalker on our hands :/
Just when I thought this book series couldn't get any more badass this beauty comes out and blows that assumption out of the water.
I come to expect nothing less off this author. I hope he knows just how much we appreciate how fast his books come out but still manage to remain top quality.
I never want these books to end!
And as I had guessed at the ending of the last book, we really do have an Anakin SkyWalker on our hands :/
April 18, 2016
I hate to say this but as much as I've enjoyed this series, I was starting to think it had run its course. The epilogue did have a nice little twist to it, however. It involves a candyass that I've referred to in earlier reviews.
This book did get better as the story progressed. I'm actually hoping to see some of the new characters again (especially Harry) and I'd like to know more about Veronika and her mother. Was Veronika's father a metahuman? How did she come by her powers? Did Phinneus get his rifle back?
Looking forward to the next book coming out in July.
This book did get better as the story progressed. I'm actually hoping to see some of the new characters again (especially Harry) and I'd like to know more about Veronika and her mother. Was Veronika's father a metahuman? How did she come by her powers? Did Phinneus get his rifle back?
Looking forward to the next book coming out in July.
July 17, 2016
I'm still speechless! What an ending to this book! Wow!
Rich character developments. Enemies becoming allies?? Great plot...wonderful action...amazing adventure and the introduction to the future of Sienna and her squad.
Love references (as usual) to comic heroes, movies, past characters and more.
Nicely done!! Sienna and the other metahumans do not disappoint. Glad I got book #9 on 7-12-16. Can't wait to read and continue the adventure.
Highly recommend.
Rich character developments. Enemies becoming allies?? Great plot...wonderful action...amazing adventure and the introduction to the future of Sienna and her squad.
Love references (as usual) to comic heroes, movies, past characters and more.
Nicely done!! Sienna and the other metahumans do not disappoint. Glad I got book #9 on 7-12-16. Can't wait to read and continue the adventure.
Highly recommend.
April 16, 2016
Great read
This is a great addition to the series. It has all the action, humor and character interaction you could ask for from a Sienna Nealon story. Great storyline and really fun dialog between the characters. Can't wait for the next story in the series. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a good read and some comedy relief.
This is a great addition to the series. It has all the action, humor and character interaction you could ask for from a Sienna Nealon story. Great storyline and really fun dialog between the characters. Can't wait for the next story in the series. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a good read and some comedy relief.
June 6, 2016
The story was amazing, and I loved the new characters' introductions! It was fun getting to know more about the assasins hired to kill Sienna, and the truce they made in the end left me really optimistic about the next book. The ending was the most surprising of all.
April 16, 2016
Fantastic I could'nt put the book down can't wait for mask out of the box 9
I choose to give 5 stars because it has kept me reading I recommend all my family and friends read Robert j Crane s books they are very good xxxxxx
I choose to give 5 stars because it has kept me reading I recommend all my family and friends read Robert j Crane s books they are very good xxxxxx
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