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THE INCREDIBLE TENTH BOOK IN THE ORPHAN-X SERIES - GUARANTEED TO THRILL YOU FROM PAGE ONE . . . 'Outstanding in every way' LEE CHILD -- NO GREATER FRIEND Evan Smoak is the guy you want on your side. A former government black ops assassin, he'll be there for you in your darkest hour - and he'll rain hell and thunder on those who caused your pain. NO WORSE ENEMY A lone wolf operator, Evan can't afford to lose any of the few people he likes and trusts. But when Tommy Stojack, Evan's loyal, long-time gunsmith and armourer, betrays him, it's war. Because a good assassin keeps his friends close, but his weapons closer . . . -- Praise for the Orphan X series 'Feels like a missile launch' DAVID BALDACCI 'Outstanding in every way' LEE CHILD 'Weapons-grade thriller writing' GUARDIAN 'An immensely entertaining adventure' THE TIMES
THE INCREDIBLE TENTH BOOK IN THE ORPHAN-X SERIES - GUARANTEED TO THRILL YOU FROM PAGE ONE . . . 'Outstanding in every way' LEE CHILD -- NO GREATER FRIEND Evan Smoak is the guy you want on your side. A former government black ops assassin, he'll be there for you in your darkest hour - and he'll rain hell and thunder on those who caused your pain. NO WORSE ENEMY A lone wolf operator, Evan can't afford to lose any of the few people he likes and trusts. But when Tommy Stojack, Evan's loyal, long-time gunsmith and armourer, betrays him, it's war. Because a good assassin keeps his friends close, but his weapons closer . . . -- Praise for the Orphan X series 'Feels like a missile launch' DAVID BALDACCI 'Outstanding in every way' LEE CHILD 'Weapons-grade thriller writing' GUARDIAN 'An immensely entertaining adventure' THE TIMES
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Find Nemesis: 'Makes the Jack Reacher books look quaint' - The Sun Gregg Hurwitz in PDF, EPUB, ebook, audiobook, print, or library editions.
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17 books in catalog
High-stakes thriller fiction gained a major hallmark with the introduction of Evan Smoak, a secret operative turned vigilante hero known to the world as The Nowhere Man. Author Gregg Hurwitz built an expansive literary body of work surrounding this operative, beginning with the novel Orphan X, which established a blend of covert action, technical precision, and moral dilemma.
Born on August 12, 1973, in San Francisco County, California, Hurwitz has authored dozens of bestselling thrillers published in 33 languages. His output spans standalone suspense novels, long-running action series, young adult thrillers, comic book storylines, and feature film scripts.
Hurwitz earned his Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University and completed a Master of Philosophy at Trinity College, Oxford. His academic training in English literature provided a foundation for a versatile writing career that quickly expanded beyond traditional prose publishing. Over his career, he has served as Co-President of International Thriller Writers (ITW) and written scripts for major Hollywood studios and television networks, including the screenplay for the 2017 film The Book of Henry and the feature film Sweet Girl, along with a movie adaptation of Orphan X.
In addition to prose thrillers, Hurwitz has established himself in the comic book industry. He has written storylines for DC Comics and Marvel Comics featuring characters such as Batman, Punisher, and Wolverine, as well as original anthologies like NewThink and Knighted for AWA. He has also produced award-winning documentaries and written op-eds aimed at addressing political and cultural polarization.
Hurwitz's writing is characterized by meticulous research, fast-paced narrative pacing, and deep character psychology. His thrillers frequently center on highly trained individuals operating under strict personal codes while navigating moral ambiguity, government corruption, and personal redemption. By combining tactical realism with emotional stakes, his stories explore the psychological toll placed on heroes fighting against formidable forces.
17 books in catalog
High-stakes thriller fiction gained a major hallmark with the introduction of Evan Smoak, a secret operative turned vigilante hero known to the world as The Nowhere Man. Author Gregg Hurwitz built an expansive literary body of work surrounding this operative, beginning with the novel Orphan X, which established a blend of covert action, technical precision, and moral dilemma.
Born on August 12, 1973, in San Francisco County, California, Hurwitz has authored dozens of bestselling thrillers published in 33 languages. His output spans standalone suspense novels, long-running action series, young adult thrillers, comic book storylines, and feature film scripts.
Hurwitz earned his Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University and completed a Master of Philosophy at Trinity College, Oxford. His academic training in English literature provided a foundation for a versatile writing career that quickly expanded beyond traditional prose publishing. Over his career, he has served as Co-President of International Thriller Writers (ITW) and written scripts for major Hollywood studios and television networks, including the screenplay for the 2017 film The Book of Henry and the feature film Sweet Girl, along with a movie adaptation of Orphan X.
In addition to prose thrillers, Hurwitz has established himself in the comic book industry. He has written storylines for DC Comics and Marvel Comics featuring characters such as Batman, Punisher, and Wolverine, as well as original anthologies like NewThink and Knighted for AWA. He has also produced award-winning documentaries and written op-eds aimed at addressing political and cultural polarization.
Hurwitz's writing is characterized by meticulous research, fast-paced narrative pacing, and deep character psychology. His thrillers frequently center on highly trained individuals operating under strict personal codes while navigating moral ambiguity, government corruption, and personal redemption. By combining tactical realism with emotional stakes, his stories explore the psychological toll placed on heroes fighting against formidable forces.
Orphan X
Orphan X