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The Nowhere Man

Orphan X, Book 2

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The Nowhere Man

By: Gregg Hurwitz
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Ambushed and drugged, Evan Smoak wakes up in a locked room with no idea where he is or who has captured him. As he tries to piece together what's happened, he receives a desperate call for help. With time running out, he will need to out-manoeuvre a powerful opponent to have any chance of escape. He's got to save himself to protect those whose lives depend on him...or die trying.

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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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have read a lot of this genre and this stands up well. what i most appreciated was the narrator. being a non-American I usually find the macho aggro tone of narrators of tough guy stories irritating. Scott Brick is a welcome change from this. Story was engaging enough, though as usual with smart and unrealistically capable hero, that i will probably get the sequel but not bother with the prequel novel

great narrator, interesting story

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