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The Nowhere Man

By: Gregg Hurwitz
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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He was once called Orphan X.

As a boy, Evan Smoak was taken from a children's home, raised and trained as part of a secret government initiative. But he broke with the programme, choosing instead to vanish off grid and use his formidable skill set to help those unable to protect themselves. One day, though, Evan's luck ran out . . .Ambushed, drugged, and spirited away, Evan wakes up in a locked room with no idea where he is. As he tries to piece together what's happened, testing his gilded prison and its highly trained guards for weaknesses, he receives a desperate call for help. With time running out, he will need to out-think, out-manoeuvre, and out-fight an opponent the likes of whom he's never encountered.

“An even more intense and harrowing thriller. The pace that never lets up.” DAILY MAIL.
.©2016 Gregg Hurwitz (P)2016 Brilliance Audio Crime Thrillers Espionage Genre Fiction Military Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense War & Military Fiction Crime Exciting
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good read well paced good characters and well narrated i would recommend starting at the beginning of the series

great read

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fantastic series breath holding...saga and drama..can't wait for next one. so exciting and so well read.

kept me on the edge of my seat...fabulous series.

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I've just finished Harry Potter, narrated by Stephen Fry. Scott does a good job narrating The Nowhere Man, if I hadn't just listened to Stephen's rendition of the Potter series, it would have been 5 for performance too. The pace of the story is good, the action ebbs and flows but there is never anything (slow) you'd really want to skip through as happens with some stories. Again, Scott reads it well and puts useful colour into the narrative. Clear, good pace and expression of the narration.

... I'm feeling bad about that 4.

Enthralling storyline, well narrated

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The Nowhere Man is the second novel in Gregg Hurwitz’s Orphan X series and continues the story of Evan Smoak, a former operative trained in a classified government program. Having left that system behind, Evan now operates independently, offering assistance to people who have no other options while following a strict personal code.

This instalment places Evan in circumstances that contrast with his usual role, allowing the narrative to explore both his operational methods and the consequences of his past training. The story alternates between Evan’s immediate challenges and a time-sensitive mission involving a missing teenager, creating a structured and forward-moving plot.

Hurwitz provides background on the Orphan Program, its hierarchy, and the individuals involved, giving the story context without overwhelming the pacing. Readers familiar with the first book will recognize returning elements, while new listeners can still follow the core narrative. The novel focuses on planning, problem-solving, and cause-and-effect rather than spectacle, which helps maintain clarity throughout.

Scott Brick’s narration is consistent and professional, with clear character differentiation and steady pacing. His delivery supports the technical aspects of the story and makes the audiobook easy to follow during longer listening sessions.

Overall, The Nowhere Man is a solid continuation of the series that expands on its central character and premise. It will appeal to listeners who enjoy modern action thrillers with a structured plot, recurring characters, and an ongoing series arc.

The Nowhere Man Continues the Series Well.

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Overall a good story line bur overly drawn out in some sections. The character made some decisions that I thought didn't fit in with the intensive training he'd grown up with.

Frustrating at times.

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