PRAISE AND ACCOLADES FOR THE ORPHAN X SERIES
"Gregg Hurwitz might very well be the best action-thriller writer of our time"
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Instant New York Times Bestseller • Instant #1 International Bestseller • USA TODAY Bestseller • Washington Post Bestseller • Publishers Weekly Bestseller • #1 Sunday Times Bestseller • #1 Amazon Bestseller • American Library Association Thriller of the Year • Amazon Best Books of the Year • Crimson Scribe Award Winner • Best Spy Thriller • SCIBA Best Mystery Finalist • The Week's Best Crime Fiction Book of the Year
Last Man Standing
"With this much-anticipated twelfth installment, Gregg Hurwitz raises the bar and once again proves why the Orphan X series stands among the very best in the thriller genre."
--Best Thriller Books
"Evan’s usual playbook isn’t enough this time, and watching him dig for something beyond tactics, something more human, makes this one of the most emotionally charged entries in the series."
--First Clue Reviews
ANTIHERO
- Instant US Bestseller
- Instant UK Bestseller
- #1 Amazon Bestseller US
- #1 Amazon Bestseller UK
- #1 New Zealand Bestseller
- USA Today Bestseller
- Apple Books Bestseller
- Canadian Bestseller
"His dialogue crackles, the plot is engaging, and the action sequences are high octane."
--City Pulse
"A truly outstanding, if not groundbreaking, fictional feat."
--BookTrib
“Non-stop action and a wonderful lightness of touch. Hurwitz kills it again.”
--UK Express
“ANTIHERO is a wild ride to the dark side of human nature with a lone avenger who long ago gave up his soul and now only knows how to live by his own moral code.”
--The Book Reporter
“ANTIHERO is another riveting read from a master storyteller. An original and fun read from start to finish, "Antihero' is a 'must' for the growing legions of Gregg Hurwitz fans and unreservedly recommended as an enduringly popular pick for community library 'vigitlanti' themed contemporary suspense/thriller collections.”
--Midwest Book Review
"Hurwitz edges deeper in both action and Evan’s psychological growth. “Antihero” is another stellar adventure."
--The Sun Sentinel
"A blistering, high-stakes thriller that pushes Evan Smoak to his emotional and moral limits, Antihero finds Gregg Hurwitz at the very top of his game—delivering relentless action, genuine heart, and a powerful reminder that justice and mercy rarely come easy."
--The Real Book Spy
“Fans of the series can expect Hurwitz’s trademark high-octane pacing, relentless action, edge-of-your-seat suspense and a morally complex hero to cheer for.”
--Parade Magazine
“Another great one. Dare I say Evan is changing and maturing, and it makes the character more interesting and more human.”
--Red Carpet Crash
“A relentless battle between vengeance and virtue.”
--Library Journal
"The author has set himself an interesting challenge, telling an Evan Smoak story that will please the fans but without some of his essential storytelling tools. He succeeds spectacularly, too. This is among the best of the Smoak novels (all of which are very good) because it takes Evan out of his comfort zone and forces him to find new solutions to familiar problems, just as it forces Hurwitz to find new ways of telling an Orphan X story. It’s a rather brilliant way of keeping the series fresh, and its readers on their toes. For series fans, it’s a must-read."
--Booklist
"Readers new to Hurwitz’s propulsive, muscular series are advised to buckle up for a wildly entertaining ride. Hurwitz combines nonstop twists and punchy action with the ethical conflict that regularly arises from Evan’s moral code. A dynamic thriller set in an imagined world that broadens and deepens with every new episode."
--Kirkus Reviews
"Allow me to summarize the entire Orphan X series in four simple words.
All Gas. No Breaks."
--The Real Book Spy
“This mission just hits differently. It is raw, real and relevant and is happening every single day in the world that we live in. ANTIHERO might just be my favorite installment yet.”
-- Theresa Brock, Best Thriller Books
"This is the perfect place to start for newcomers to the series, while fans will eagerly want to see what happens next. Hurwitz and his antihero get better with each book."
--Jeff Ayers, FirstClue
“Replete with all of your favorite characters, and a handful of side quests, Antihero may be one of the best books I've read in a long time.”
-- Stuart Ashenbrenner, Best Thriller Books
“A brutal story of violence and trauma told expertly through different points of view with a powerful message that speaks to everyone, Antihero is a memorable thriller with tons of firepower and brute force.”
-- Kashif Hussain, Best Thriller Books
“All of this makes for one hell of a novel that blends raw emotion with quiet reflection. A story that mixes exhilaration with heartache in a way that’s impossible to shake. Antihero is a book that cannot soon be forgotten and promises to stick with you for a very long time. It’s a must read and perhaps Gregg Hurwitz’s best work to date.”
-- Steven Netter, Best Thriller Books
“Fans will find everything they’ve come to love: brilliant action sequences, mind-boggling tech, and Hurwitz’s signature clever dialogue. Yet, Antihero also serves as a thought-provoking meditation on the meaning of justice, mercy, and what it truly takes to be a hero.”
-- Steve Thomas, Best Thriller Books
"Awesome and propulsive—Big Bourne and Reacher energy."
--The New York Times
--The Globe and Mail
"A crushingly brilliant piece of fiction."
--Best Thriller Books
NEMESIS
- Instant International Bestseller
- New York Times Hardcover Bestseller
- New York Times Audio Bestseller
- USA Today Bestseller
- Instant Barnes and Noble Bestseller
- Australia Bestseller
- # 1 Instant Amazon Bestseller
- #1 Apple Bestseller
- # 2 New Zealand Bestseller
- #4 Audible Bestseller
- Sunday Times Bestseller
- Publishers Weekly Hardcover Bestseller
- Amazon Editors' Pick
- A Sunday Times Best Thriller of 2025
- AudioFile Earphones Award for best audiobook
"Hurwitz ramps the craftsmanship and white-knuckle pacing to 11 here, making this as ideal for longtime fans of the Orphan X as it is for first-time recruits. It’s lean, mean, and nonstop fun—but with a broken-glass edge that changes everything you thought you knew about the series. An absolute knockout."
-- The Real Book Spy
"Early on in his career, Hurwitz built himself a loyal following with a succession of thrillers—mostly stand-alones—that showcased his gifts for action and character design. Evan is by far Hurwitz’s most complex protagonist, a trained killer who would prefer never to have to kill again, a loner who’s learning to cultivate friendships, a man who’s loyal to the people who are loyal to him, and an unwavering enemy to those who cross him. This series shows no signs of slowing down."
--Booklist
--Kirkus Reviews
--The Sunday Times
“The final act is unrelenting and makes the first two-thirds of the novel seem like a walk in the park by comparison. I found the denouement to be satisfying and even a tad heart-wrenching. It is good to see characters like Evan --- who calls to mind other lone-wolf protagonists like Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Brad Thor's Scot Harvath, and Reed Farrel Coleman's Nick Ryan --- actually exhibit their human side. That distinction makes NEMESIS a truly memorable read.”
--Book Reporter
"[Evan Smoak is] a weapon of mass entertainment... the action never stops."
--Daily Mirror UK
“A perceived betrayal sets an ethical assassin against his closest colleague in this action-packed thriller. A master of the genre, Gregg Hurwitz knows how to ratchet up the deadly tension in this politically aware thriller. As Hurwitz deftly sets his beloved series hero against one of his own—and a lethal new threat—he expertly creates a powerful and scary dynamic sure to reverberate with breathless readers. With its intense and terrifying action, Nemesis kept us up all night, waiting for the stunning reveals that have come to epitomize Orphan X.”
--Apple Book Reviews
"Nemesis is an excellent turning point in the Orphan X series with great story arcs that embrace meaningful and engaging themes distinct to each character and also opens the door for an even rawer and emotionally beaten Evan like you would never expect by the end of the narrative. Hurwitz throws a curveball that will leave you stunned for the better part of a day when you finally reach the end."
--Best Thriller Books
“Gregg Hurwitz proves yet again that he is a master storyteller, carefully unraveling this riveting, high-stakes thriller. With exquisitely plotted twists and deceptions, the violence and action reach a boiling point, culminating in a deeply satisfying conclusion. Each new installment in the Orphan X series reveals further emotional growth in this complicated and flawed man. While this novel can certainly be enjoyed as a standalone, be warned—you’ll likely find yourself compelled to devour the previous books as well.”
--Mystery and Suspense magazine
"Gregg Hurwitz's Orphan X novels deliver a rare combination of probing soulfulness, wire-taut plotting and high-speed action. Evan Smoak is a character with a mind and heart as well as a gun. Hard, fast, cool and rich, Nemesis is good stuff."
--Andrew Klavan, author of the Cameron Winter mysteries
“Gregg Hurwitz is one of my all-time favorite writers. He is the rare writer who gets it all right every time — excellent writing, big adventure, cool tech, and an iconic character in Evan Smoak who grows and changes in each book.”
--Lisa Unger, New York Times best-selling author of The New Couple in 5B
"This is one of the best series I have ever read!"
--David English of David's Book Talk
"Another knockout thriller."
--FirstCLUE
"This is the tenth book in the series and author Gregg Hurwitz has topped himself yet again. He has taken the character to new, emotional heights and changed him moving forward. The action scenes are top-notch as always..."
--Red Carpet Crash
“Hurwitz challenges his characters and readers alike, delivering a brutal yet hopeful exploration of friendship, betrayal, and the human capacity for change, all in a well-described believable setting."
--Crime Thriller Hound
"NEMESIS offers Orphan X fans everything they’ve come to love about the series: thrilling action, expensive vodka, mind-boggling tech, smart-mouthed costars, and Evan’s unique brand of justice."
--Suspense magazine
“The interplay between Evan and Tommy produces enjoyable dialogue, and the action is nonstop. Nemesis is for any reader who enjoys action, some bloodshed, and more than a little bit of tricky and outstanding plotting.”
--Mysteryandthrillers.com
“Hard-charging action will draw readers but fully realized characters will sustain a series, as Gregg Hurwitz again proves in “Nemesis,” the 10th installment in his Orphan X series."
--The South Florida Sun Sentinel
“Another outstanding addition to this best-of-thrillers series by Hurwitz."
--Mom Central
"The high stakes are emotional and Evan feels more human than ever. It’s a book that lingers long after you turn the last page, and if this is any indication of where the series is heading, I can’t wait to see what happens next.”
--Mystery Sequels
“Lee Child has described Gregg Hurwitz’s Orphan X series as “outstanding”... and Nemesis is no exception. Smoak is forced to take on one-time ally, gunsmith Tommy Stojack, while dealing with a team of brutal killers and trying to keep his OCD in check. He is a weapon of mass entertainment and the action never stops.”
--The Express (UK)
"Gregg Hurwitz might very well be the best action-thriller writer of our time...“Nemesis” follows the grand tradition of the series by layering one surprise after another to the point where we truly have no idea what’s coming next. Hurwitz has found his niche as a modern master of pitch perfect pacing and suspense."
--BookTrib
Lone Wolf
- Instant #1 International Bestseller
- #1 Amazon US Bestseller
- #1 Amazon UK Bestseller
- #1 Bestseller in New Zealand
- #1 Bestseller in Australia
- #1 Apple Bestseller
- #2 Apple eBooks Bestseller
- #3 Audible Bestseller
- Top 10 - Barnes and Noble Hardcover Bestseller
- USA Today Bestseller
- Publishers Weekly Bestseller
- 2025 Audie Award Winner
“If there is any character who has evolved the most over the course of his run, it's got to be Evan Smoak. He's still as sharp and lethal as ever, but the way that Hurwitz has morphed him from a stone cold killer to an actual human being is quite impressive.”
--Best Thriller Books, featured review
“Hurwitz continues to dazzle the reader with cleverly staged action sequences and wonderfully villainous antagonists....Fans of the series will be lining up to read this one."
--Booklist
“One of my favorite series every year."
--Red Carpet Crash
"Hurwitz proves to be a master storyteller as he uncouples this riveting barnburner of a thriller. This tale is exquisitely plotted with unexpected twists and deceptions, laced with cinematic fight scenes, brimming with violence and suspense."
--Mystery and Suspense Magazine
"The random nature of events has become one of the defining and most outstanding attributes of this superb series that features the perfect blend of action and character. In that respect, Smoak is most like Reacher, except that he fights his battles on larger grounds with an entirely different skillset that helps make him the most intriguing character in the genre today. “Lone Wolf” is thriller writing of the absolute highest order."
--BookTrib
“Crisp character delineation and a propulsive, forward-moving plot should keep new readers engaged. Another crackling caper for the solitary Orphan X.”
--Kirkus Reviews
"There is simply no one writing thrillers like Gregg Hurwitz...Evan Smoak, the fascinating, richly imagined protagonist at the heart of the Orphan X series, leaps off the page. If you haven’t read Gregg Hurwitz, you’re missing out.”
--Lisa Unger
"The most fascinating and compelling Orphan X novel to date. Think Jason Bourne on steroids... Lone Wolf is one of the year's first must-read thrillers."
--The Real Book Spy
"The suspense that builds surrounding the final battle...keeps driving LONE WOLF forward with the velocity of a speeding bullet...This might be his best Orphan X thriller yet."
--Bookreporter
"Lone Wolf is the ninth in his series featuring Evan Smoak and it’s proof that a character can grow and strengthen as the books go on... the continuing evolution of Evan Smoak will keep readers glued to this book and this series for more adventures to come."
--Globe & Mail
THE LAST ORPHAN
- Instant # 1 International Bestseller
- New York Times Bestseller - Hardcover
- New York Times Bestseller - Combined Hardcover and E-Book
- New York Times Bestseller - Audio
- Wall Street Journal Bestseller
- #1 Amazon Bestseller
- #1 Apple Books Bestseller
- # 1 New Zealand Bestseller
- Top 5 - Barnes and Noble Bestseller
- Top 10 - Sunday Times Bestseller
- Bestseller - Publishers Weekly Hardcover Fiction
- Named a "Best New Book" by the New York Post
- Apple Must - Listen February 2023
- #1 Apple Ebook Chart
- #2 Fiction - US Audiobooks
“Every time it looks like Gregg Hurwitz can’t top himself, he delivers another impossible-to-miss thriller…and The Last Orphan is everything his fans love, plus so much more.”
--The Real Book Spy, featured review
“Hurwitz was always a fine storyteller, but he really found his groove with the Orphan X novels. He’s clearly having a lot of fun with this series: The writing is crisp, the action scenes are both clever and cinematic, the dialogue is pitch perfect, and the villains are deliciously detestable. First-class."
--Booklist, starred review
“The Orphan X novels really are some of the most unique and impressive thrillers out there now.”
--Waiting on Wednesday, The Unseen Library
"Another great Orphan X novel, filled with dramatic moments, fights, shootouts, and witty writing that we have come to love in this series. Fans of X will be very happy."
--Red Carpet Crash
"Thank God he’s back! Evan Smoak, aka Orphan X, returns for a highly anticipated 8th high octane, break-neck paced thriller. Hurwitz proves to be a master storyteller as he uncouples this riveting barnburner of a thriller."
--Mystery and Suspense
"A popular series…with a bang and a healthy dose of wry humor."
--Kirkus Reviews
“Fans of Robert Ludlum’s action-packed novels featuring another skilled killer protagonist looking to do the right thing, Jason Bourne, are most likely to be satisfied.”
--Publishers Weekly
“The Last Orphan continues the recipe of infusing high octane momentum with impactful characters and dialogue that are second to none in the genre. In the simplest of words, The Last Orphan is a must-read!”
--Best Thriller Books, featured review
"Evan Smoak (aka Orphan X and The Nowhere Man) is one of the most unique characters I have ever encountered in a book. Over the course of eight books, Gregg Hurwitz has never taken his foot off the gas pedal. THE LAST ORPHAN continues his trend of complex thrills with an engaging protagonist."
--Book Reporter
"Another riveting novel of suspense that will have special appeal to the legions of fans who are hooked on Gregg Hurwitz 'assassination/adventure' novels in his Orphan X series, "The Last Orphan" has it all as it takes the raptly engaged reader along in a story that has more unexpected twists and turns than a Disney World roller coaster."
--The Midwest Book Review
DARK HORSE
- Instant International Bestseller
- New York Times Bestseller
- New York Times Audio Bestseller
- #1 - Amazon Bestseller
- #1 - UK Amazon Bestseller
- Publishers Weekly's Top Ten Mysteries and Thrillers for Spring 2022
- Top Ten Bestseller - Apple's US Bestseller list
- Five star review from The Sun
- Apple "Must Listen" February 2022
- Leading fiction title of the week by Publishers Marketplace
- Barnes and Noble Bestseller
- Amazon Overall Bestseller
- Top Ten Bestseller - Audible
- USA Today Best-Selling Books Top 150
- Top Ten Bestseller - Wall Street Journal Fiction E-Book
- Top Ten Bestseller- UK Sunday Times Hardcover Fiction
- Bestseller - Publishers Weekly Hardcover Fiction
- New Zealand Bestseller
“Nonstop action and relentless pacing are matched by deeply philosophical and powerfully emotional undertones…this series just gets better as it evolves.”
--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Hurwitz gives his seventh Orphan X thriller an epic scope, writing with verve and color… A crackerjack thriller that briskly enhances the legend of Orphan X."
--Kirkus Reviews
"One of thrillerdom’s most compelling characters... another sure-fire hit."
--Booklist
"Hurwitz has a way of writing action adventure, shoot-up scenes like no other author. This one keeps you on the edge of your seat (like all his books do)."
--Red Carpet Crash
"This violent action thriller has a pleasing moral conundrum that lifts it above the usual revenge tales."
--The Sun
"Awesome and propulsive as the others — big Bourne and Reacher energy"
--The New York Times
"Evan Smoak always has some trick up his sleeve. He’s far from your typical action hero, and his mix of smarts and stubbornness continues to be a winning combination."
--Bookreporter
"A riveting action/adventure from first page to last, "Dark Horse" by Greg Hurwitz is a deftly scripted novel that will have special appeal for fans of vigilante style justice. The stuff of which blockbuster movies are made, "Dark Horse", the seventh title in the author's 'Orphan X' series, is a truly memorable read and highly recommended."
--The Midwest Book Review
"The perfectly paced and beautifully structured Dark Horse is like a Reacher tale on steroids. The action setpieces are masterworks of form and function, and Smoak has evolved into the quintessential lone gunman, not a lot of bark but a whole lot of bite. Thrillers don’t get any better than this.
--The Providence Journal
PRODIGAL SON
- Instant International Bestseller
- New York Times Bestseller
- Top 5 USA Today Bestseller
- Top 10 Sunday Times Bestseller
- Wall Street Journal E-Book Bestseller
- Amazon Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense - January 2021
- Apple Best Books of January 2021
- Mystery Tribune Best Books of January 2021
- #1 Audible Bestseller
- Barnes and Noble Bestseller
- Amazon Editor's Pick-Best Mystery/Thriller/Suspense, February 2021
- Dead Good's Best Books - February 2021
- Amazon UK # 1 Best Seller in Action Thriller and Suspense Fiction
- Apple Best Audiobooks of 2021
- Best Audiobook Narration Award /Society of Voice Arts Awards-Thrillers category
- 2022 International Thriller Writers Awards finalist in the Best Audiobook category
"He’s simply the best all-out action writer in the business, to which he adds a shrewd sense of character akin to David Morrell, who redefined the genre with “First Blood” a half-century ago. Not to be missed."
--Providence Journal
"Gregg Hurwitz has steadily blasted his way to the top of the thriller world."
--Booklist
"Evan Smoak is the man you want in your corner when justice is needed."
--Associated Press
"Excellent Entertainment...smart, stylish, state-of-the-art."
--Washington Post
"Nobody walks the line between blistering action and searing character development better than Hurwitz."
--Providence Journal
"Hurwitz's engaging, sympathetic characters place this thriller above the pack."
--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"A series where each book is exponentially better than the last."
--Daily Oklahoman
"Intense and Harrowing"
--Associated Press
"[A] classic action series."
--The Shawangunk Journal
"Spiked with emotion, gadgetry, and danger, Hurwitz serves up another James Bond-style epic in “Prodigal Son,” one that builds cleverly on the story lines that came before it and leaves fans with the promise of more to come."
--Suspense Magazine
"Prodigal Son is further proof that Gregg Hurwitz has cornered the market on first-rate thrillers."
--New York Journal of Books
"An impressive addition to the outstanding Orphan X series"
--Shelf Awareness
"A pitch-perfect plot shot through with suspense, countless action scenes, and recommendations concerning everything from adult libations and sobriety mantras to weaponry of all manner and sorts. In other words, there is something for everyone here..."If you read PRODIGAL SON, you will be a fan of Hurwitz for life if you are not already."
--Book Reporter
"An impressively crafted and riveting novel, "Prodigal Son: An Orphan X Novel" by Gregg Hurwitz deftly combines heart-pounding action with plot twisting suspense. The result is an inherently compelling read from cover to cover."
--Midwest Book Review
"With Prodigal Son, Hurwitz proves once more that he’s one of the most gifted authors working in the genre today. If you’re not reading this series, don’t wait a second longer."
--The Real Book Spy
"Gregg Hurwitz has done it again. The action in Prodigal Son is brilliant, as the plot wavers between sci-fi and 'Damn, could this really happen?'”
--Washington Independent Review of Books
""There is a 'this time it’s personal' feel to this latest in the violent, classy series and the action never flags."
--The Sun
INTO THE FIRE
- Named one of the Best Crime, Mystery, and Thriller Books of January 2020 by Mystery Tribune
- Top 5 Sunday Times Bestseller
- CrimeReads Most Anticipated Book of 2020
- BookTrib's 8 Thriller Picks for January
- Indigo Top Ten Thrillers
- Top 10 Apple Books Bestseller
- USA Today Bestseller
- Top Ten Audible Bestseller
- Los Angeles Times Bestseller
- Wall Street Journal Bestseller
- Publisher's Weekly Bestseller
- #1 Amazon Bestseller
- Amazon Editor's Pick for Best Mystery, Thriller and Suspense
- Midlisted for the Skoutz Award in Germany
- Open Letter Review's Best Books of 2020:Thrillers!
"Adrenaline charged...By layering his nonstop action with character development, Hurwitz has created a terrific tale."
--Publishers Weekly
"Don't miss this one!"
--Booklist
“The best action thriller you will read in 2020.”
--Providence Journal
"Gregg Hurwitz is a master."
--Red Carpet Crash
"Action-packed and jammed with sophisticated technology...genuinely gripping."
--Reviewing the Evidence
"One of his strongest novels to date and a major player for best thriller of the year."
-- Real Book Spy
"Hurwitz has a stellar series with Orphan X, and the stories get better with each installment. Throwing the main character literally into the fire showcases how truly heroic Evan Smoak is. He's the man you want in your corner when justice is needed."
-- Associated Press
"INTO THE FIRE is scary good...thanks to [Hurwitz's] perfect pacing, strong characterization and non-stop action scenes...Hurwitz is one of the very few authors I know of who can write a posterior-kicking book and make the conclusion--dare I say it?--heartwarming....It doesn’t get any better than this."
-- BookReporter.com
"Hurwitz has great fun with his obsessive-compulsive hero’s discomfort amid the mess of the real world and, coupled with sharp, stylish prose, it makes for an immensely entertaining adventure."
-- Times of London
“Gregg Hurwitz brings us yet another rambunctious action thriller veined with genuine humor and insight into solitude and isolation that entertains from cover to cover.”
-- New York Journal of Books
"Evan Smoak isn’t just another beefy action hero. His stories are both thrilling and emotional—and this is easily one of his best. So if you’re looking for a thriller that’s so much more than just the usual brainless chases and violence, the Orphan X series is one to pick up. Its mix of heart-pounding action and a character who’s trying so hard to keep his humanity from shining through—but failing miserably—makes it a memorable series. And fans definitely will find more of everything they love about the series in the latest installment."
-- Shelf Discovery
"If you aren’t already reading Gregg Hurwitz, you need to fix that. This book is nothing short of superb."
-- DorothyL
"Hurwitz is a genius...a master of the thriller novel."
-- Denton Record-Chronicle
Out of the Dark
- Instant New York Times Bestseller Hardcover Fiction
- Instant New York Times Bestseller Combined Hardcover and E-Books
- #1 New Zealand Bestseller
- Los Angeles Times Bestseller
- Instant USA Today Bestseller
- Publishers Weekly Bestseller Hardcover Fiction
- PW Book of the Week
- Library Journal Big Book of the Week
- Apple's iBookstore E-Book Bestseller
- Amazon Kindle Bestseller in Thrillers & Mystery
- Shortlisted for 2019 Capital Crime Award, Best Thriller
- Real Book Spy Best Thriller 2019
"Chases, hand-to-hand combat, and gunfights make the short chapters speed by like automatic gunfire. Hurwitz is at the top of this game in this gritty thriller."
--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"Gregg Hurwitz has steadily blasted his way to the top of the thriller world, and Out of the Dark is a book you don’t dare lend to your friends, because you’ll never see it again."
--New York Journal of Books
"Hurwitz uses every ounce of his exceptional skill...Gripping, powerful and only too believable. Don’t miss it."
--Daily Mail
"The plotting is clever, the action is nearly constant...fans will be hooked."
--Kirkus Reviews
"[Hurwitz has a knack of combining carefully researched, detailed, and violent action with characters who tug at the heartstrings...Tight writing, tense situations, meticulous plotting, split-second escapes, it’s all here, along with detailed descriptions of some of the landmarks of Washington DC, perfect for armchair travelers."
--Arts Link South Africa
"Nobody walks the line between blistering action and searing character development better than Hurwitz. And that combination, more than anything, makes “Out of the Dark” a book you’ll savor well into the night."
--Providence Journal
"This is the best Orphan X novel to date, maybe the best thriller novel of 2019. It is an absolute Must Read."
--Lima Charlie Editing and Reviews
"Evan Smoak roars back with a vengeance in the fourth Orphan X thriller...this installment is as tightly plotted, efficiently written, and, yes, as curiously plausible as its predecessors. If Jack Reacher fans haven't checked out Smoak yet, they're missing a sure bet."
--Booklist
"Out of the Dark is a stunner. I thought Gregg Hurwitz couldn’t get any better, but his latest Orphan X novel proved me wrong. Shut the blinds, turn off your phone and TV, and get some sleep now, because once you start this book you won’t want to stop."
—Meg Gardiner, author of UNSUB and Into the Black Nowhere
"A complicated, swift-paced plot involving numerous twists plus a surprise ending—the essentials that make up a great thriller...Plan to stay up all night reading this one."
—Library Journal, Starred Review
"Gregg Hurwitz’s fourth Orphan X novel may be his best...Hurwitz not only excels at the plotting, but his characters have depth and intelligence...If you like high-octane action and a real page-turning thriller, Gregg Hurwitz and the Orphan X novels are for you."
—Just Another Book Blog
"Hurwitz delivers with a stunning, action-packed plot that will leave readers breathless with anticipation and begging for more. Out of the Dark is the kind of game-changing thriller that’ll have people talking about it long after turning the final page."
-- Crime Reads
Hellbent
- Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller
- The Book Reporter Top 10
- USA Today Bestseller
- #1 Audible Bestseller
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Top Ten Bestseller in Australia
- Top Ten Bestseller in New Zealand
- Publishers Weekly Bestseller
- iBooks Bestseller
- Audible Top Ten Bestseller
- Apple Books US Bestseller list -Mysteries and Thrillers
- Barnes & Noble Best New Mystery of January 2018
- BookBub Best Thrillers of 2018
- Booklist Best Crime Novels of 2018
- SCIBA Best Mystery Finalist
- The Week's Best Crime Fiction Book of the Year
- Real Book Spy Best Thrillers of 2018
- The Week Best Crime Novels of 2018
- Suspense Magazine Best Books of 2018
- The Book Reporter Top Books of 2018
"HELLBENT is carved from the same cloth of not only Lee Child, but also David Baldacci, and it proves Hurwitz to be every bit the equal of both of them. This is raw, visceral action writing layered with rare depth and emotion, making HELLBENT an early contender for one of the best thrillers of the year."
--Providence Journal
"Where there's Smoak, there's firepower. The only thing better than a great book is a series in which each book is exponentially better than the last. It's not a feat that can be pulled off by just any author, but it's viscerally powerful when done right and HELLBENT is as right as it gets. [It] combines the intrigue, action and emotional wallop of the first two novels (ORPHAN X and THE NOWHERE MAN) and ratchets it up into the stratosphere of white-knuckled tension and hyperventilating action."
--Daily Oklahoman
"Hurwitz is a terrific thriller writer, and with this series he gets better with each installment. Amid the mayhem, he crafts a tender tale of what it truly means to be a parent and the importance of family. He also has a knack for moments of sheer fun and humor mixed with the action, making the characters believable."
--Associated Press
"Gregg Hurwitz is incapable of writing badly. HELLBENT surpasses all of his previous work and sets a new standard for thrillers. It doesn’t get any better than this."
--The Book Reporter
"A beautifully crafted story that builds on the previous two books in surprising and unsettling ways."
--The Book Reporter
"This one is personal...fans of the first two books will enjoy this nail-biting, twisty thriller. Thrilling and suspenseful, with lots of twists and turns. Keeps you gasping throughout the pages....Hurwitz has proved himself to be a masterful storyteller. "
--Seattle Book Review
"The Orphan X series is shaping up to be one of the best action thrillers around. You won't put this one down."
--Globe and Mail
"This is a great novel...Do not miss this one."
-- Booklist
"This one is personal...fans of the first two books will enjoy this nail-biting, twisty thriller."
--Library Journal
"As well-done as the rest of the series and bloody good fun."
--Kirkus Reviews
The Nowhere Man
INSTANT INTERNATIONAL #1 BESTSELLER
- USA TODAY Bestseller
- #1 Sunday Times Hardcover Bestseller
- #1 New Zealand Bestseller
- Australia Top Ten Bestseller
- Audible Bestseller
- iBooks Bestseller
- Best Spy Thriller of 2017 by The Real Book Spy
- BookBub Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time
"A most interesting series for readers who like spooks, ultra-James Bond adventures, exciting action and suspense...another thriller that will keep you up after midnight, with more to come."
-- Lincoln Journal Star
"Evan Smoak, the anti-hero from last year’s “Orphan X,” returns in an even more intense and harrowing thriller."
--Associated Press
"Will keep readers on the edge of their seats... Hurwitz’s engaging, sympathetic characters place this thriller above the pack."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A brilliant sequel. As good as Orphan X was, this is an even better novel, mostly because of its more claustrophobic setting, its captivating villain, and the way the author keeps ratcheting up the danger, including one really clever twist near the end of the book. Where there’s Smoak, there’s fire—and plenty of it."
--Booklist, starred review
"The Nowhere Man is a good ride down a toboggan run of nonstop action and intrigue."
--The New York Journal of Books
"High-energy and hairy-chested...Thriller fans craving action and violence will enjoy this one."
--Kirkus Reviews
"Hurwitz is a master — one of the very few — of the unexpected. The array of knowledge and talents that comprise his skill set is fully on display here, all but guaranteeing a long and successful history for this series and its primary character."
--BookReporter
"Hurwitz continues a superbly exciting new series with the gripping The Nowhere Man."
--Mystery Scene
"Superb on all levels and a must-read for all thriller fans."
--Providence Journal
"The Nowhere Man is the even-better sequel to Orphan X. This new one is a masterpiece, one of the best thrillers you’re likely to read this year."
--The Chronicle Herald
"Hurwitz is swinging in a field of heavyweights here (think Robert Ludlum and Lee Child), but if he keeps this up, he may very well knock them all out."
-- Oklahoma Book Review
"The first great thriller of the year."
-- Lisa Gardner
"You won't be able to put it down."
-- Lee Child
"It takes off like a missile and never slows down."
-- David Baldacci
"Beautifully rendered... Genius at work."
-- Winnipeg Free Press
Orphan X
INSTANT INTERNATIONAL #1 BESTSELLER
- USA TODAY Bestseller
- Washington Post Bestseller
- Publishers Weekly Bestseller
- Sunday Times Top 10
- #1 Amazon Bestseller
- iBooks Bestseller
- Australia Top 10 Bestseller
- New Zealand #1 Bestseller
- Amazon Best Book of January 2016
- iBooks Best Book of January 2016
- Indie Next Pick
- RUSA / ALA Thriller of the Year
- Fresh Fiction Fresh Pick
- Shelf Awareness Starred Review
- Amazon Best Books of the Year So Far 2016: Mystery/Thriller
- Amazon Best Books of the Year So Far 2016: Audiobooks
- Boston Globe Summer Reading Pick 2016
- iBooks Best Books of the Year So Far 2016
- SCIBA Best Mystery Finalist
- The Times Page-Turner of the Season
- Amazon Best Books of 2016
- Audible Best Books of 2016 Finalist
- Crimson Scribe Award Winner
- South Florida Sentinel Best of 2016
- The Real Book Spy's Best Start of a New Series 2016, Best Spy Thriller 2016
"Put Jack Reacher and Jason Bourne into a blender. Add one drop of nitro-glycerine and three of sulphuric acid. Switch on, and don’t be surprised if the lid blows off. You’ve just mixed your first Orphan X."
-- Richard and Judy Book Club Pick
"This isn't simply Hurwitz's ‘best thriller yet’ or ‘a terrific new thriller’—ORPHAN X is an order-of-magnitude leap into stardom. It's the most exciting thriller I've read since THE BOURNE IDENTITY. Fans of Jack Reacher, Mitch Rapp, and Jason Bourne will LOVE Evan Smoak, and the deadly, secret world of the Orphan Program. A new thriller superstar is born!"
--Robert Crais
"Gregg Hurwitz is known for his superlative research, mind-bending plots and larger-than-life characters. Well, in Orphan X he has outdone himself in all three areas. From the explosive opening where a boy begins his dramatic transformation, this story blows the doors off most thrillers I've read and catapults the readers on a cat-and-mouse that feels like a missile launch. Brilliantly conceived and plotted, his character Evan, of Orphan X fame, deserves his own niche in the thriller hero hall of fame. Read this book. And read all of Gregg Hurwitz's works. You will thank me later."
-- David Baldacci
"Gregg Hurwitz's Orphan X is his best yet—a real celebration of all the strengths he brings to a thriller."
--Lee Child
"Exciting and mind blowing! A perfect mix of Jason Bourne and Jack Reacher, ex operative Evan Smoak turns on the action and shows off all the right moves as he sets out to help the downtrodden, and perhaps save his own humanity along the way."
--Lisa Gardner
"ORPHAN X is the most gripping, high-octane thriller I've read in a long, long time. Hang onto your seat because Gregg Hurwitz will take you on a dizzying ride you'll not soon forget!"
-- Tess Gerritsen, NYT bestselling author of DIE AGAIN
"ORPHAN X is the most exciting new series character since Jack Reacher. And Reacher would love this guy. A page-turning masterpiece of suspense enriched by compassion and insight."
--Jonathan Kellerman
"What is ORPHAN X? A thrill-a-minute read with twists and turns galore. I'm looking forward to Evan Smoak's next adventure."
-- Phillip Margolin, New York Times bestselling author of WOMAN WITH A GUN
"Everyone has a book that breaks them out, steps up the game, changes things. For Gregg Hurwitz, it's Orphan X. Do yourself a favor and read it."
-- Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of THE 14TH COLONY
"Orphan X is not good, Orphan X is great. Whatever you like best in a thriller - action, plot, character, suspense - Orphan X has it."
-- Simon Toyne, Bestselling author of THE SEARCHER
"Orphan X proves once again what I've been saying for years: Gregg Hurwitz is one of the world's best storytellers. And now, with Evan Smoak, he's created one of the most ingenious series characters in modern fiction. Smoak deserves to stand in that unique pantheon of iconic heroes: Bond, Bourne, and Batman."
-- Chris Mooney, Bestselling author of FEAR THE DARK
"Hurwitz knows how to grab an audience... a thriller giant."
-- Los Angeles Times
"Excellent entertainment...Orphan X is a smart, stylish, state-of-the-art thriller. It’s also the start of a series, one that might give Lee Child’s Jack Reacher books a run for their money."
-- Washington Post
"Outstanding start of a new series featuring an uncommon man with unique and obsessive skills."
-- Fresh Fiction
"Hurwitz has created a thriller masterpiece with Orphan X."
-- Mystery Tribune
"Hurwitz spins a web of relentless intrigue with bursts of tensely sketched violence."
-- Kirkus Reviews
"A hi-tech, nonstop thriller. Hurwitz, known for this kind of adrenaline-inducing fiction adds enough humanity to the action to make this a standout, and readers should get in at the start."
-- Booklist, starred review
"Galvanizing and suspenseful...Hurwitz peels back the layers of Evan’s psyche, developing a character with the potential to be the next Jason Bourne or Jack Reacher."
-- Amazon Best Book of January 2016
"Hurwitz melds nonstop action and high-tech gadgetry with an acute character study in this excellent series opener...Evan is an electrifying character."
-- Publishers Weekly, starred review
"4 Stars"
-- RT Book Review
"One of the great set ups for a suspense novel is the premise of an off-the-books loner, a modern day Robin Hood, who battles injustice anonymously. John D. MacDonald's Travis Magee is one. Andrew Vachss' Burke is another. Lee Child's Jack Reacher is a third. Add to this elite group, Evan Smoak, the 'Nowhere Man.'"
-- BookPage
"Gregg Hurwitz delivers a masterpiece of suspense and thrills...(an) amazing start to a new series."
-- Associated Press
"We barely have made a dent in the new year, and already we have a candidate for one of the best books of 2016."
--Book Reporter
"This is a thriller par excellence, satisfying and superb in every way."
--Providence Journal
"An exciting story that seems set up for many more chapters to come."
--St. Louis Post Dispatch
"Hurwitz is a veteran at writing this expert brand of thriller, the kind where the personal relationships remain human but the action is other-worldly."
--Toronto Star
"Evan is a marvelously complex character."
--Examiner, 5 stars
"It is nearly impossible to stop reading this book once one has started...If you haven’t been persuaded by this description all you need is to pick up the book and read the first page."
-- Sunday Star Times
"Hurwitz, as good a pure action writer as we have,... has just elevated his already A-list game. Readers of both Bourne and Reacher need only to hear that Smoak isn’t scared of either of them.."
--Shawangunk Journal
"Fans of white-hot action books should grab Orphan X. Save this one for an eat-and-read weekend. You won’t put it down."
-- Globe and Mail
"It’s tense, violent and has more pace than a cheetah in a Jag at a fast-food drive through...Evan is up against the likes of Jack Reacher on the bookshelves. Tough opposition, but then he’s a tough guy. Let battle commence."
-- Sun
"There is a pristine classicism to Gregg Hurwitz’s Orphan X...tight and tense in all the right places...weapons-grade thriller-writing from a modern master."
-- The Guardian
"The page-turner of the season is Orphan X by Gregg Hurwitz. Throw Jason Bourne in a bowl, fold in some Jack Reacher, add a hint of Rambo, stir vigorously and you get the idea."
-- The Times