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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

 Action & Adventure Crime Thrillers Espionage Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense
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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
All stars
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Another fantastic instalment of Orphan X. Narrated excellently as always. I will wait with eager patience for the next in the series.

An edge-of-the-seat listen from start to finish!!

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I’m still undecided about this book, it’s taken a few days to write this review.
Not sure I want to hear Evan second guess his decisions and the people in his life, I’ve come to expect him to fight the evil in the world, not his friends.
Hopefully in time I will be able to digest the book but at this stage I’m undecided

The morality of a killer and the lack of trust in his friends/ associates

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loved it. from the start it's keeps drifting of path that I expected. I'm guessing the evolution has completed

best book yet

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I’ve enjoyed the Orphan X series since the beginning. Evan Smoke is a different beast

Love the series

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Was a good story that emphasised on the relationship between Evan and Tommy. worth the listen

The relationship

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