Power (37 page)
Authors: Robert J. Crane
Tags: #Literature & Fiction, #Science Fiction & Fantasy, #Fantasy, #Paranormal & Urban, #Superheroes, #Teen & Young Adult, #Superhero
In April 2013, I traveled to London, England to write Enemies (Book #7). While I was there, I tried to coordinate a meet-up at a local pub, figuring it would be a good chance to chat with fans on a one-on-one basis. There seemed to be serious interest, and I was excited to be able to interact with some people who enjoyed my work.
I sat in the bar by myself until half an hour after the start time, feeling like a complete and utter arse. I selling very well at the time, and according to Facebook, London was my biggest city for social media traffic. And yet, there I was, Guinness in hand, face red with embarrassment, by myself in a pub in a lonely city.
Thankfully, Carien Keevey walked in and completely saved the day (and my fragile ego). It was a very lovely evening, and I owe her my thanks for that in addition to joining the proofreading team to help make the books better.
Annie Sullivan gave Sienna a voice for the audiobooks, worked tirelessly to give her heart and emotion, and deserves all the credit for how wonderful they turned out.
Karri Klawiter has provided the covers for every single Girl in the Box book except for #1, and done a stunningly magnificent job every time. Kudos to her for making the books look très magnifique (or however you say it in French).
Sarah Barbour has been the tireless editor for the vast majority of the Girl in the Box, and she’s done fantabulous at it, going so far as to research everything from Roman town names to the proper spelling of Black Hawk helicopters. Where the Chicago Manual of Style fails, Sarah doesn’t, always coming up with an answer for everything.
When I was first starting out as an indie author, I had so much help from Nicholas Ambrose that I can’t even enumerate it all. He edited the early volumes, formatted them, and designed the cover for book #1. In short, as I said in the dedication to book #9, he made being an indie author seem so very, very easy until I was in far too deep to even think about bailing out.
Finally, my thanks to three ladies who helped get this show on the road. Heather Rodefer, Debra Wesley and Shannon Campbell were my first readers back when the series first started, and you could not find a more enthusiastic group of cheerleaders than the three of them. This series would not exist without them helping me so very, very much in the early stages.
My wife. My kids. My parents. These are the people who make it possible, and who I do this for. Gracias.
About the Author
Robert J. Crane is kind of an a-hole. What, you don’t remember how he killed Zack? ZOMG NEVER FORGET!11!!!!1
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Other Works by Robert J. Crane
The Sanctuary Series
Epic Fantasy
Defender: The Sanctuary Series, Volume One
Avenger: The Sanctuary Series, Volume Two
Champion: The Sanctuary Series, Volume Three
Crusader: The Sanctuary Series, Volume Four
Sanctuary Tales, Volume One - A Short Story Collection
Thy Father’s Shadow: The Sanctuary Series, Volume 4.5
Master: The Sanctuary Series, Volume Five* (Coming Fall 2014!)
The Girl in the Box
and
Out of the Box
Contemporary Urban Fantasy
Alone: The Girl in the Box, Book 1
Untouched: The Girl in the Box, Book 2
Soulless: The Girl in the Box, Book 3
Family: The Girl in the Box, Book 4
Omega: The Girl in the Box, Book 5
Broken: The Girl in the Box, Book 6
Enemies: The Girl in the Box, Book 7
Legacy: The Girl in the Box, Book 8
Destiny: The Girl in the Box, Book 9
Power: The Girl in the Box, Book 10
Limitless: Out of the Box, Book 1* (Coming November 4
th
, 2014!)
In the Wind: Out of the Box, Book 2* (Coming Late 2014!)
Ruthless: Out of the Box, Book 3* (Coming Early 2015!)
Southern Watch
Contemporary Urban Fantasy
Called: Southern Watch, Book 1
Depths: Southern Watch, Book 2
Corrupted: Southern Watch, Book 3* (Coming Fall 2014!)
Unearthed: Southern Watch, Book 4* (Coming Late 2014/Early 2015!)
*Forthcoming
Table of Contents
Dedication
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 58
Chapter 59
Epilogue
A Final Note From the Author
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Other Works by Robert J. Crane