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Nemesis

'Makes the Jack Reacher books look quaint' - The Sun

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By: Gregg Hurwitz
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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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

'Outstanding in every way' LEE CHILD

'Weapons-grade thriller writing' GUARDIAN

'An immensely entertaining adventure' THE TIMES

© Gregg Hurwitz 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

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Critic reviews

Laughs as well as action. A thriller that makes the Jack Reacher books look quaint
He is a weapon of mass entertainment and the action never stops
First-rate and deftly varied combat scenes. Rewardingly, it's more plugged into the mood and issues of the present than a Lee Child slugathon
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This was very different from his previous books, i personally found myself bored listening at times although i love the series but im not in no rush for the next one after that one.

Sorry X but need more action and less woke stuff

Not a X book

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A good book but the middle was very drawn out. It seemed unnecessary and out of keeping for the characters. the beginning and end are amazing as always. would recommend but story was weaker than the other books in the series.

Great action as always but long middle section

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I was very eager for this book to be released given how book 9 ended. I was left feeling completely underwhelmed but what felt like a massively dragged out story line.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed all orphan x books, such a shame the most anticipated one yet fell short of my expectations.

Very disappointed

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Started off slow, but picked up and another great book in the series brought to life by Scott Brick.

Scott Brick is Brilliant as Orphan X

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Great story and of course Scott brick at he’s finest, not sure how I’m feeling about the demise of a wonderful character but it was a superb listen

The ending was heartbreaking

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