Orphan X
By Gregg Hurwitz
- Release Date: 2016-01-19
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
“Brilliantly conceived and plotted … Read this book. You’ll thank me later.” -- David Baldacci
The first in the international bestselling series!
Who is Orphan X?
The Nowhere Man is a legendary figure spoken about only in whispers. It’s said that when he’s reached by the truly desperate and deserving, the Nowhere Man can and will do anything to protect and save them. But he’s not merely a legend.
“Excellent…A smart, stylish, state-of-the-art thriller…might give Lee Child’s Jack Reacher books a run for their money.”—The Washington Post
Evan Smoak is a man with skills, resources, and a personal mission to help those with nowhere else to turn. He’s also a man with a dangerous past. Chosen as a child, he was raised and trained as an Orphan, an off-the-books black box program designed to create the perfect deniable intelligence asset: An assassin. Evan was Orphan X—until he broke with the program and used everything he learned to disappear. But now someone is on his tail. Someone with similar skills and training who will exploit Evan’s secret new identity as the Nowhere Man to eliminate him.
“Hurwitz melds nonstop action and high-tech gadgetry…in this excellent series opener.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Reviews
Meandered Around with Extensive Action
3By funnyfunWriting is good. Description is good. Often got lost5 stars
5By bo3310DopeGood Read
5By BofeydogFast pace, twisty plots, likable characters. Creative metaphors and similes for those who appreciate clever writing. Orphan X has a vast array of weapons, but he seriously needs cooler cars.Read it!
5By cb.tayKeeps you guessing throughout the entire book, and leaves you with a content and pleasing end for a thriller of a bookSome of the early chapters
5By Whim1954Might slow down readers who want immediate (action, blood, gore, etc.) gratification should cool their jets bc action is coming. I enjoyed the book and recommend it to others.Great action
3By YBqueenPage Turner but a tad wordy. Still want to continue the series however. Lots of references to places I have been such as Vegas.Exciting
5By MagFieldRevEnjoyed the story. Thanks for tying up loose ends in the concluding chapters.Good story. Great imagery.
5By LovetheMoviewsFast paced. Unexpected plot twists. Well written.Terrible book
1By Review12abcxyzSuper hero meets cold blooded killer. There is infinite description of his apartment. Listing all the appliances in detail , furniture in detail , color of walls in detail, security, special glass , on and on. Just boring.Classic good guy bad guy.
5By DonnieboyTA little bit slow in the front as he lays the ground work but then rolls nicely.Best written book in genre‼️
5By JBibee0508I sent a message via Instagram to the author, commenting that this book is the best written book I’ve ever read in this genre. I too am an author of thriller novels, and his writing humbled me. I’m sad it took me so long to find Orphan X!Couldn’t get through the first few pages.
1By ChalupamanToo many product placements and adverbs. Too many details that don’t matter to the story. Who cares what the phone is call or that it has gorilla glass.Awesome book!
5By ujp777Great book kept me on my toes!Awesome Book!
5By !Magicalme!<3Fast paced,great characters,exciting throughout. Great jobNice read
5By AdimarzRecommended for someone preferring an alternative to the Reacher series.The real thing
5By Rika1974This is a refreshing new idea that reminds me of the Jason Bourne stories. It’s truly a great read.Well written, a page turner!
5By yallcomebacknowFast moving and very enjoyable I shall now read more of Mr. Hurwitz’s work.Enjoyable
5By TyGrayELGreat read, believable and refreshingly educational. Can hardly wait to find out ‘where’ Nowhere Man will show up “next time”Excellent read
4By Ephemera DanicaWell written, interesting character and an almost plausible although well tried plot. Of its genre it is definitely up there and if you are into the lone wolf characters, creators of mayhem, you will enjoy this.
