The Last Orphan
The Thrilling Orphan X Sunday Times Bestseller
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Published:16th Feb '23
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In The Last Orphan, Evan Smoak is forced into a dangerous mission by the President, challenging his principles and his quest for redemption.
In The Last Orphan, Evan Smoak, known as Orphan X, finds himself embroiled in yet another high-stakes mission that could change everything. The President himself tracks him down, presenting a dire ultimatum: eliminate a formidable target or face dire consequences. This setup thrusts Evan back into the world he has tried so hard to escape, where his past as a government assassin looms over him like a dark cloud. As he grapples with the moral implications of his task, he must confront the ghosts of his former life, questioning what he has left if he betrays the principles he now holds dear.
The narrative unfolds with relentless tension, showcasing Evan's unique skill set as he assembles a heavily-armed counter-assault team, preparing for a mission that is anything but ordinary. With tactical vehicles and air support at his disposal, the stakes have never been higher. Readers will be on the edge of their seats as Evan navigates this treacherous landscape, where each decision could lead to his downfall or redemption.
The Last Orphan is not just a thriller; it's a profound exploration of identity, morality, and the lengths one will go to for redemption. As Evan faces impossible choices, he becomes a symbol of resilience and determination, proving that even in the darkest moments, a glimmer of hope can shine through. This installment in the Orphan X series promises to be both action-packed and thought-provoking, leaving readers eager for more.
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 Xblows 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 * - *
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
A new series character to rival Reacher . . . anyone reading Orphan X won't be surprised that a cadre of peers, from Tess Gerritsen to Lee Child, have lined up to praise it * Independent *
Bestseller Hurwitz melds non-stop action and high-tech gadgetry with an acute character study in this excellent series opener . . . Evan Smoak is an electrifying character -- Publishers Weekly
In terms of plot, characters, suspense and innovation, Orphan X is outstanding . . . I've always thought that one reason for Tom Clancy's success was the endless detail he provided about military hardware, and that the James Bond novels benefited from the loving attention Ian Fleming devoted to the martinis, expensive cars and gorgeous women he so admired. Hurwitz outdoes both writers . . . 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 *
A masterpiece of suspense and thrills . . . Turn off the real world and dive into this amazing start to a new series * Associated Press *
Don't miss this one * Booklist *
ISBN: 9780241402900
Dimensions: 242mm x 161mm x 34mm
Weight: 554g
352 pages