Description
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
The electrifying new ORPHAN X adventure in the bestselling series - Evan Smoak returns with a mission which could cost him everything . . .
'A stellar series, and the stories get better with each instalment' DAILY MAIL
'[A] witty, satisfying thriller' SUN
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A heavily-armed counter-assault team, a convoy of tactical vehicles plus decoys, air support, a sedative more commonly used to knock out large animals, arm and leg restraints, a hood, mouthguard and a Secret Service Agent asking for a selfie.
This was not your average invitation to meet with the President.
But then Orphan X is not your average guest. The last survivor of the off-the-books programme that raised and trained him, Evan Smoak was sent around the world to do his government's dirty work. Until he escaped.
Now once again in need of his particular skill-set, the President tracks him down and offers him a deal: kill a man she deems too dangerous or be executed himself.
Evan must decide whether to accept. He's spent years trying to atone for his former life. But if by taking on the mission he must betray the very principles he now lives by, what is left?
One thing becomes clear to the President soon enough: no one should ever try to force Evan's hand. Because putting Orphan X in an impossible spot only makes him more dangerous . . .
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'As a crafter of wham-bam action and suspense, leavened with a healthy dose of humour, Hurwitz's abilities are as fine-tuned as ever' DAILY EXPRESS
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 Last Orphan: On The Sunday Times bestseller list February 2023*
About the Author
Gregg Hurwitz is the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the Evan Smoak thrillers Orphan X, The Nowhere Man, Hellbent, Out of the Dark, Into the Fire, Prodigal Son, Dark Horse and The Last Orphan. He is also the author of You're Next, The Survivor, Tell No Lies and Don't Look Back. He lives with his family in LA, where he also writes for the screen, TV and comics.
Reviews
wham-bam action and suspense, leavened with humour * Sunday Express *
Praise for The Last Orphan- * : *
The Last Orphan is pulse-pounding, heart-stopping, and thought-provoking. I loved it -- Meg Gardiner, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author
The Last Orphan is a top-notch thriller and action packed joyride. Readers will not want to put it down * Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author *
As a crafter of wham-bam action and suspense, leavened with a healthy dose of humour, Hurwitz's abilities are as fine-tuned as ever * Daily Express *
[A] witty, satisfying thriller * Sun *
Hurwitz gives his seventh Orphan X thriller an epic scope, writing with verve and color . . . A crackerjack thriller * Kirkus *
Nonstop action and relentless pacing are matched in The Last Orphan by deeply philosophical and powerfully emotional undertones * Publishers Weekly *
A stellar series, and the stories get better with each instalment. [Evan Smoak is] the man you want in your corner when justice is needed * Daily Mail *
Orphan X blows the doors off most thrillers I've read and catapults the readers on a cat-and-mouse that feels like a missile launch. Read this book. You will thank me later -- David Baldacci * - *
Orphan X is his best yet - a real celebration of all the strengths Gregg Hurwitz brings to a thriller -- Lee Child * - *
Another jet-fuelled thriller * Shots Magazine *
Orphan X is most exciting new series character since Jack Reacher. A page-turning masterpiece of suspense -- Jonathan Kellerman * - *
Mind blowing! A perfect mix of Jason Bourne and Jack Reacher -- Lisa Gardner * - *
Book Information
ISBN 9781405942737
Author Gregg Hurwitz
Format Paperback
Page Count 464
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Series An Orphan X Novel
Weight(grams) 319g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 27mm
