Nemesis (Orphan X #10) by Gregg Hurwitz
Publication Date: February 11th 2025 by Minotaur Books & Macmillan Audio
Pages: 464
Audio Book Length: 16hrs 19min
Narrators: Scott Brick
Source: Publishers
Rating: ★★★★★
My
Thoughts:
Evan Smoak was trained as an elite assassin for a covert
government organization but has since left the program after some dark discoveries.
Now Evan operates as The Nowhere Man helping the helpless when they have
nowhere else to turn.
Each of the Orphan X books has a problem that is solved, but
the repercussions of Evan’s decision to leave the Orphan program and his
relationships are ongoing and progressive, so it’s best to start the series
from the beginning. If you haven’t started this series, you’re in for a
treat! Thrilling action, compelling missions interspersed with clever, dry
humor make Orphan X one of my all-time favorite series!
I thought this installment had a more serious undertone than
the prior stories. The story centers on a tragedy Tommy wades into when the son
of a man he served with calls for help. It’s not pretty. Ignorance, hatred and
complete idiocy factor in. A situation I could easily see playing out currently
in real-life! It’s heartbreaking on both sides. Evan becomes involved, too.
Despite trying to stay off the radar and keep others free
from the danger he faces, Evan’s gathered friends. I’ve loved seeing those
relationships grow and evolve through the series. However, this installment has
one of those relationships on rocky ground! I didn’t know how it’d work out. I
was happy and sad by the end! As usual, I eagerly look forward to the next
installment!
I alternately read and listened to the audiobook and can recommend
either version, but the audios are fantastic! Scott Brick is an excellent narrator, bringing
Evan to life. He IS Evan Smoak to me now! His female voices and accents are also
well done, and his comedic timing is spot on!
5 Stars
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Book Description:
No greater friend. No deadlier enemy.
Evan Smoak is a highly trained former government assassin who has survived for years by keeping his circle to a few trusted confidants and a strict code he calls "The Ten Commandments." But when Evan suddenly finds himself at odds with his oldest friend, all the rules he lives by shatter--and the consequences are murderous.
Tommy Stojack might be Evan's best friend in the world. He's a gifted gunsmith who has created much of Evan's own weapons and combat gear. But now, he has apparently crossed one of Evan's hardest lines and their argument explodes into open warfare. Now Evan has no choice but to track and face down his only friend.
In the meantime, Tommy has left town in order to honor his own promise to help a dead friend's son. While Tommy is fighting to save the son with everything he's got, Evan arrives with vengeance in mind.
But as deadly as the former Orphan X is, there is an even more dangerous threat about to arrive on the scene. The only question left is will any of them get out alive.
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I love a good five star read.
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We're review twins even in our rating. It's a favorite series of mine also. Excellent review! I enjoyed the deep personal and moral integrity issues in this one. Really both of his strongest personal connections were troubled this time. The ending was sad.
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You and the others remind me yet again that I really want to start this series at some point. I'm glad that this late in the book offers a compelling, emotional read for you.
ReplyDeleteA 5! Nice. I need to give them a try
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this series before, but I've seen this book twice today. I think it's a sign, lol. Wonderful review!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear this is another good addition to the series, Rachel. I love Scott Brick's narration. He is the voice of this series for sure. Great review.
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