The Last Orphan: The Thrilling Orphan X Sunday Times Bestseller (An Orphan X Novel)

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There is simply no one writing thrillers like Gregg Hurwitz. He’s a beautiful writer who dives deep into character but never takes his foot off the gas when it comes to action and suspense. If you haven’t read Gregg Hurwitz, you’re missing out.” —Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of The New Couple in 5B But Orphan X is not your average guest. The last survivor of the off-the-books Orphan programme, Evan was trained to do his government's dirty work. Until he escaped. Extremely well written with lots of old time says and terms. Great job of proofreading, this makes a story flow so easily. Fantastic storyline and character development. Definitely one of the best western historical novels I’ve ever read. Maybe even the best. From the latest Scandinavian serial killer to Golden Age detective stories, we love our crime novels! I'm not sure if it was too many characters or the fact that the narrative rapidly switches between them (sometimes in the same chapter), but something about it didn't grip me the way I wanted it to. The narration was decent but verged a little bit on too much telling, and that took me out of it a bit.

Gregg Hurwitz has never taken his foot off the gas pedal. The Last Orphan continues his trend of complex thrills with an engaging protagonist." — Bookreporter

This one has a really interesting premise and I did learn a fair bit, but something about it felt a little off. But then Orphan X is not your average guest. The last survivor of the off-the-books programme that raised and trained him, Evan Smoak was sent around the world to do his government's dirty work. Until he escaped.

Orphan X is not good. Orphan X is great. Whatever you like best in a thriller - action, plot, character, suspense - Orphan X has it Simon Toyne Buoyant and amused, the Australians fumbled through his pronunciation lessons. Well built, with beautiful smiles and generous laughs, they hung on his words, as pleased by the unlikely company as he was.

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Evan leaned forward and flagged the bartender for another shot. As it was being poured in front of him, another of the footballers snatched it from beneath the bottle and slammed it. Evan spent years atoning for his former life. If this mission betrays the very principles he now follows, what is left? Throughout this story, I was torn as to who I wanted Levi/Tommy to end up staying with. I could see where his blood relatives should keep him, but his adoptive mother took care of him and loved him too. As the story progressed (no spoilers, I promise), I struggled with what the fair or just solution should be. From the moment the children arrive, Rosie is rushed off her feet as she welcomes the new arrivals. But when she notices one particularly quiet girl, who has isolated herself from the other children, Rosie senses a wealth of sadness inside Frieda similar to her own and becomes determined to help her.