Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buried in Lies | 2023 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 2 | Listening to Fear | 2024 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 3 | Bound in Silence | 2024 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 4 | Those Deadly Secrets | 2025 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 5 | Against the World | 2026 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
Robert J. Crane’s Girl Who Ran Away is a five-book suspense thriller series published between 2023 and 2026. The series begins with Buried in Lies and continues through Listening to Fear, Bound in Silence, Those Deadly Secrets, and Against the World. The books follow a protagonist whose past secrets put her in increasing danger.
Crane is best known for his Girl in the Box urban fantasy series, but the Girl Who Ran Away books show a different side of his writing. These are straight thrillers without the supernatural elements, focused on tension, deception, and survival. The series moves at a fast pace, with each book ending on a hook that pulls readers into the next installment. It is a relatively new series from Crane, and the rapid publication schedule means readers will not have to wait long between entries.