Orphan X by Gregg Hurwitz

367 pages first pub 2016 (view editions) user-added

fiction mystery thriller adventurous tense fast-paced
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For readers who crave relentless, high-octane thrillers centered on the razor-edge dance between hunter and prey—themes of identity, redemption, and the cost of salvation. Ideal if you prefer breakneck pacing, tech-laced action, and morally gray lone-wolf energy over deep world-building or lyrical prose, and you’re wired for adrenaline, gadgets, and the fantasy of the impossible rescue.

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The Nowhere Man is a legendary figure spoken about only in whispers. It's said that when he's reached by the truly desperate and deserving, the Nowhere Man can and will do anything to protect and save them.But he's no legend.Evan Smoak is a man wi...

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Community Reviews

3.97
based on 3,835 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 79%

tense: 75%

mysterious: 59%

dark: 42%

emotional: 12%

challenging: 11%

funny: 3%

sad: 3%

hopeful: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

reflective: 1%


Pace

70% of readers chose fast
27% of readers chose medium
2% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

40% of readers chose Plot
47% of readers chose A mix
11% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

53% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

47% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

34% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
48% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

44% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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