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Out of the Box #27
Dragon
After a forced job transfer, a kidnapping incident in Northern Virginia sends FBI Agent Sienna Nealon along a dark path, trying to unravel the mystery. But kidnapping gives way to murder, and soon Sienna is racing against time, fighting against diplomats and Washington DC bureaucrats, trying to stop a power that may finally outmatch her own.
- GenresFantasy
434 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 28, 2019
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About the author
Robert J. Crane
191 books1,170 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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May 16, 2021
As with all the "Girl In or Out of the Box" books, this is a keeper. Fast easy familiar reads with characters to love and grow up or down with. Recommend the whole 40+ books -- each has its own story to tell and you will never be bored. Read On!
July 18, 2020
Dragon:Out of the Box (The Girl in the Box Book37)
Wow,this book was truly Excellent and very informative. This one is crammed full of action, I was truly surprised at the ending. I hope Siena can find her way back to her old company and I'm looking forward to seeing if and how she will get the freedom and the money to run her business again.very exciting series there is never a dull moment in these books.Great Read👍👍👍👍👍
Wow,this book was truly Excellent and very informative. This one is crammed full of action, I was truly surprised at the ending. I hope Siena can find her way back to her old company and I'm looking forward to seeing if and how she will get the freedom and the money to run her business again.very exciting series there is never a dull moment in these books.Great Read👍👍👍👍👍
March 17, 2020
This was much more interesting and exciting than the previous Music. I read Dragon and the subsequent book, Control, back to back. They really tie to each other and if you are anything like me you will probably want to read them straight through. A lot more action and the reader really starts to understand what's going on with the Network and Sienna.
July 7, 2020
Finally, back to intricate plot lines & good story progression. Sienna helps thwart a kidnapping only to learn of a kidnapping ring run by the Chinese government. She has to work around The Network who doesn't want her stepping out of line & also learns the ulterior motives of the Chinese government that are terrifying in this book and in real life.
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August 8, 2020Awesome. Book needs too write more. This storyline has so much more to give and could best the harry potter but i know you cant leave it without her getting souls and her family's relationships back
Assessment is awesome book and he needs to keep it going and needles to say please dont end it you haven't even scratched the secrets you hinder on in past books
Assessment is awesome book and he needs to keep it going and needles to say please dont end it you haven't even scratched the secrets you hinder on in past books
December 28, 2021
This guy is my hero.
Well, a close second next to the goddess that is Sienna. RJC never fails to transport me into a world a lot better than my own. 37 books in and I am still Team Sienna (and Friday). If you haven’t begun your journey yet I envy you. Start from the very beginning and like me you will not be disappointed ♥️. Ultimate respect to you Mr Crane.
Well, a close second next to the goddess that is Sienna. RJC never fails to transport me into a world a lot better than my own. 37 books in and I am still Team Sienna (and Friday). If you haven’t begun your journey yet I envy you. Start from the very beginning and like me you will not be disappointed ♥️. Ultimate respect to you Mr Crane.
July 25, 2020
Very good series
How does the author keep making every book so exciting and fresh? Keep them coming! The authors comments at the end are well worth reading. Keep making noise about the PRC and maybe more people will understand the horrors that are happening in our world.
How does the author keep making every book so exciting and fresh? Keep them coming! The authors comments at the end are well worth reading. Keep making noise about the PRC and maybe more people will understand the horrors that are happening in our world.
April 5, 2022
Somehow I fell right behind and have only just read this over the past couple of weeks! But as always Robert has written another epic Sienna tale and kept me hooked til the very end!!! Now onto the next one in the series...
August 25, 2021
Great read
This was another great book in this series. This book had just as many twists and turns as all the others.
This was another great book in this series. This book had just as many twists and turns as all the others.
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September 21, 2021Did wonder when the Dragon was going to come into it but a great book all the same
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May 12, 2023Amazing series
Loads of action, adventure, intrigue, suspense and plots within plots. Amazing series and enjoying every book. A must read series!
Loads of action, adventure, intrigue, suspense and plots within plots. Amazing series and enjoying every book. A must read series!
November 26, 2024
Another really good book in this series. Not bored at all
November 11, 2023
Very fast paced series lots of action
I'm really enjoying this series and love the characters. Lots of badassry going on! Can't believe I've read these 37 books within a month and a half!
I'm really enjoying this series and love the characters. Lots of badassry going on! Can't believe I've read these 37 books within a month and a half!
February 3, 2020
Well thought out action adventure with twists
As before another we'll plotted and paced book. Plenty to keep the action, Sci fi and Sienna fans happy, with refs of other modern things thrown in for free.
The chilling thing is that all the things attributed to China are based in fact and not fiction. Frightening beyond words.
THE NETWORK also put yhier hat In the ring and try to get the upper hand...
The reasons for everything in this book, plans for world domination and such all have a ring of truth, not a volcano base or white cat in sight.
If you enjoy the girl in the box books this will not dissapoint..... Enjoy.
As before another we'll plotted and paced book. Plenty to keep the action, Sci fi and Sienna fans happy, with refs of other modern things thrown in for free.
The chilling thing is that all the things attributed to China are based in fact and not fiction. Frightening beyond words.
THE NETWORK also put yhier hat In the ring and try to get the upper hand...
The reasons for everything in this book, plans for world domination and such all have a ring of truth, not a volcano base or white cat in sight.
If you enjoy the girl in the box books this will not dissapoint..... Enjoy.
January 8, 2020
Dragon
Another great story but Sieanna was limited in several ways and not able to use her Netanyahu special abilities. She seemed to be unprepared and if I hadn't read prior books in the series I would not understand how she was able to do what she did on the freightor.
Another great story but Sieanna was limited in several ways and not able to use her Netanyahu special abilities. She seemed to be unprepared and if I hadn't read prior books in the series I would not understand how she was able to do what she did on the freightor.
October 31, 2019
Sienna is working for the FBI, trying to find the suspects in a meta orchestrated attempted kidnapping when she stumbles upon a much bigger plot that has international implications. This kidnapping is just the tip of the iceberg for a bigger plot that PRC has sanctioned to create their meta army. In the midst of the investigation, Sienna has an unlikely ally, one that was previously hellbent on prosecuting her relentlessly. The powers that be definitely don't want to start a war with PRC and are quietly trying to undermine and stop the findings of this investigation. The FBI and others want this investigation to quietly go away. A white tiger jumps in to save Sienna's skin on several occasions. Who is this new mysterious ally?
Sienna is truly a one of a kind hero. Her enemies constantly underestimate her. I love how they think she is some mindless drone they can control. Controlling Sienna is like controlling a feather in a F5 tornado. With that said, this book was amazing from beginning to end. Oh the end is to die for! Great stuff Mr. Crane! Another excellent book in an excellent series.
Sienna is truly a one of a kind hero. Her enemies constantly underestimate her. I love how they think she is some mindless drone they can control. Controlling Sienna is like controlling a feather in a F5 tornado. With that said, this book was amazing from beginning to end. Oh the end is to die for! Great stuff Mr. Crane! Another excellent book in an excellent series.
October 22, 2019
Dragon – Review
Sienna has been working for the FBI doing what she always does – putting wrong to right. This time around our heroine finds herself in the cross hairs of a world class country – China. In investigating a kidnapping Sienna and her FBI partner discover a nauseating plot with world reaching significance. Robert J Crane introduces us the reader to new characters with new challenges. As we learn more about the backdoor shenanigans of powerbrokers we find that Sienna is not completely in the dark of those who have dark interest against her. As always Robert’s tales makes us do a lot of thinking with references to past adventures. More to come for all involved. Well worth your time. Keep it up!
For those new to Mr. Crane, a new twist after the end.
Sienna has been working for the FBI doing what she always does – putting wrong to right. This time around our heroine finds herself in the cross hairs of a world class country – China. In investigating a kidnapping Sienna and her FBI partner discover a nauseating plot with world reaching significance. Robert J Crane introduces us the reader to new characters with new challenges. As we learn more about the backdoor shenanigans of powerbrokers we find that Sienna is not completely in the dark of those who have dark interest against her. As always Robert’s tales makes us do a lot of thinking with references to past adventures. More to come for all involved. Well worth your time. Keep it up!
For those new to Mr. Crane, a new twist after the end.
November 2, 2019
Love this series!
This is one of my top three series for five stars across the board! I not only enjoy the bad ass Sienna heroine kicking ass and taking names, but what we learn while reading. China is just a garbage gov't treating their people like throw away plates. China crates only for the almighty yen, and people be damned! Crane is telling this story within a great Sienna story. The truths behind this fictional story is exactly why we Americans who love this country also love our POTUS! He is a leader that isn't tolerating China's crap bc the dems want him to bow down, and we America loving citizens are not tolerating democrats bc we shall not bow down!
This is one of my top three series for five stars across the board! I not only enjoy the bad ass Sienna heroine kicking ass and taking names, but what we learn while reading. China is just a garbage gov't treating their people like throw away plates. China crates only for the almighty yen, and people be damned! Crane is telling this story within a great Sienna story. The truths behind this fictional story is exactly why we Americans who love this country also love our POTUS! He is a leader that isn't tolerating China's crap bc the dems want him to bow down, and we America loving citizens are not tolerating democrats bc we shall not bow down!
October 30, 2019
I've just closed the virtual cover to this book which I confess, I found disturbing. And not for the usual ick factors.
This is, as ever, great storytelling. No doubt about that. Fast paced, good banter, characters you want to punch in the throat, well... You know the deal.
The disturbing part comes from the bad guy plot and the bad guy's history. And how very present it is.
Read the book. It progresses the arc beautifully. But read what comes after too. Fact is truly stranger than fiction in this case.
Bravo Mr Crane. A veritable tour de force
This is, as ever, great storytelling. No doubt about that. Fast paced, good banter, characters you want to punch in the throat, well... You know the deal.
The disturbing part comes from the bad guy plot and the bad guy's history. And how very present it is.
Read the book. It progresses the arc beautifully. But read what comes after too. Fact is truly stranger than fiction in this case.
Bravo Mr Crane. A veritable tour de force
November 2, 2019
Chinese take away...literally
Excellent Sienna adventure again from Mr. Crane. Highly topical and immotive, so glad Sienna had some 'hammer time' well worth the wait, loved the new character 'Tiger/Pigeon' and the fact 'Yoga pants' is still a prominent person in Siennas life. Absolutely cannot wait for Sienna to smash Chalke and Chapman into the ground...... hopefully soon.... and poor Julie just doing her job like the rest of us..... just pawns in the big picture. Also, Bilson? Murdered? How's that going to play out? Have to wait and see I suppose. Can't. Wait.
Excellent Sienna adventure again from Mr. Crane. Highly topical and immotive, so glad Sienna had some 'hammer time' well worth the wait, loved the new character 'Tiger/Pigeon' and the fact 'Yoga pants' is still a prominent person in Siennas life. Absolutely cannot wait for Sienna to smash Chalke and Chapman into the ground...... hopefully soon.... and poor Julie just doing her job like the rest of us..... just pawns in the big picture. Also, Bilson? Murdered? How's that going to play out? Have to wait and see I suppose. Can't. Wait.
November 7, 2019
Poignant
This book is a mind field of political and cultural significance. It really hits home on many things lots of us ignore in the real world because it doesn’t directly involve us. As well as this the story was interesting
and we see siennas intelligence shining through. Really enjoyed this book and definitely touches on some serious issues. Completely different from all the other sienna stories but definitely worth a read.
This book is a mind field of political and cultural significance. It really hits home on many things lots of us ignore in the real world because it doesn’t directly involve us. As well as this the story was interesting
and we see siennas intelligence shining through. Really enjoyed this book and definitely touches on some serious issues. Completely different from all the other sienna stories but definitely worth a read.
November 9, 2019
Sienna rules (spoiler alert)
I like the way Crane is redeeming Sienna little by little. But I dislike the way he killed another redeemed character at the end. Finally, Crane’s overt politicizing this book with the anti-Chinese government themes is...interesting. It’s unusual for a best selling author and I applaud him for taking a stand.
I like the way Crane is redeeming Sienna little by little. But I dislike the way he killed another redeemed character at the end. Finally, Crane’s overt politicizing this book with the anti-Chinese government themes is...interesting. It’s unusual for a best selling author and I applaud him for taking a stand.
December 28, 2019
OMG!!!
More of the normal Sienna instead of the controlled Sienna. Gotta love it! Intense and great read as always. Not sure what I will read when this series is over.
More of the normal Sienna instead of the controlled Sienna. Gotta love it! Intense and great read as always. Not sure what I will read when this series is over.
November 16, 2019
A W E S O M E & T E R R I F Y I N G ! ! !
I so love these stories & just can’t get enough of them.
This one is absolutely & utterly terrifying because of the real life subject matter of China & the atrocities that are ongoing. Ssshhhuuudddeeerrrr
I so love these stories & just can’t get enough of them.
This one is absolutely & utterly terrifying because of the real life subject matter of China & the atrocities that are ongoing. Ssshhhuuudddeeerrrr
November 18, 2019
Read the bibliography st the end of this book
I have become a big fan of Sienna Nealon and I read 37 of these books in less than two months. Robert J. Crane is an exceptional story teller and I love how he incorporated real events in this book.
I have become a big fan of Sienna Nealon and I read 37 of these books in less than two months. Robert J. Crane is an exceptional story teller and I love how he incorporated real events in this book.
November 23, 2019
Excellent book
This one was pretty much all Sienna, and the story was captivating. I am pleased that her relationship with her partner improved so much. New and interesting characters gave it a little change. Great book! Again!
This one was pretty much all Sienna, and the story was captivating. I am pleased that her relationship with her partner improved so much. New and interesting characters gave it a little change. Great book! Again!
November 24, 2019
Great story line, really, the ending makes one reflect on our world around us.
This book didn't disappoint. It is well thought out, suspenseful, and entertaining. I also appreciate the bibliography at the end, it was thought provoking.
This book didn't disappoint. It is well thought out, suspenseful, and entertaining. I also appreciate the bibliography at the end, it was thought provoking.
November 24, 2019
I love this whole series!! Comparable to the "Protected by The Damned" series by Michael Anderle. I've read my way through that series as well. Binge week ... anyone? Good books to ease the holiday insanity!!
November 25, 2019
China
Verses Sienna. I totaling loved this book. All the action you would expect from Robert Crane. Is Sienna mellowing? Except for the metahuman aspect, this could easily be considered current events.
Verses Sienna. I totaling loved this book. All the action you would expect from Robert Crane. Is Sienna mellowing? Except for the metahuman aspect, this could easily be considered current events.
December 2, 2019
A must read!
Everyone, not just paranormal/fantasy fans should read this and continue to the editorial. Not only is this a great story the research behind it is.....interesting, scary, enlightening. Well just read it and then pass it on.
Everyone, not just paranormal/fantasy fans should read this and continue to the editorial. Not only is this a great story the research behind it is.....interesting, scary, enlightening. Well just read it and then pass it on.
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