Orphan X (Orphan X, #1)
by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz
Orphan X by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz holds a highly rated rating of 4.08 out of 5, based on 10.3K reader ratings. First published in 2016. The book spans 356 pages.
About 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 no legend.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 part of the off-the-books black box Orphan program, designed to create the perfect deniable intelligence assets—i.e. assassins. He was Orphan X. Evan broke with the program, using everything he learned to disappear.Now, however, someone is on his tail. Someone with similar skills and training. Someone who knows Orphan X. Someone who is getting closer and closer. And will exploit Evan's weakness—his work as The Nowhere Man—to find him and eliminate him. Grabbing the reader from the very first page, Orphan X is a masterful thriller, the first in Gregg Hurwitz's electrifying new series featuring Evan Smoak.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Gregg Andrew Hurwitz |
| Published | 2016 |
| Pages | 356 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.08 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,320 |
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What genre is Orphan X?
Orphan X is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Orphan X worth reading?
Based on 10.3K reader ratings, Orphan X has an average score of 4.08 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Orphan X?
Orphan X has 356 pages.
Who wrote Orphan X?
Orphan X was written by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz. It was first published in 2016.
What is the ISBN for Orphan X?
The ISBN-13 for Orphan X is 9781250067840.0.
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