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    The Nowhere Man: An Orphan X Novel
    The Nowhere Man: An Orphan X Novel
    The Nowhere Man: An Orphan X Novel
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    The Nowhere Man: An Orphan X Novel

    Written by Gregg Hurwitz

    Narrated by Scott Brick

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    About this audiobook

    “Will keep readers on the edge of their seats.”―Publishers Weekly (starred review)

    Who is THE NOWHERE MAN?

    He is spoken about only in whispers. He comes to those in greatest need of his protection. There is no enemy he cannot fight. He lives by his own code. He takes no prisoners. His name is Evan Smoak.

    Taken from a group home when he was young, Evan was raised and trained as an Orphan, an off-the-books black box program designed to create the perfect deniable intelligence asset: An assassin. Evan was Orphan X―until he used everything he’d learned to disappear and reinvent himself as the Nowhere Man. But now, his new life has been interrupted by a surprise attack from an unlikely source. Captured, drugged, and spirited off to a remote location, Evan finds himself heavily guarded from everything he knows. His captors think they have him trapped and helpless in a virtual cage, but they do not know that they’re dealing with one of the deadliest, most resourceful men on earth.

    “Superb on all levels and a must-read for all thriller fans.”―Providence Journal

    “A masterpiece of suspense and thrills.”―Associated Press on Orphan X

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateJan 17, 2017
    ISBN9781491551998
    The Nowhere Man: An Orphan X Novel
    Author

    Gregg Hurwitz

    Gregg Hurwitz schreibt mit seinen Thrillern rund um Evan Smoak - ORPHAN X einen Bestseller nach dem anderen. Er ist derzeit Co-Präsident der International Thriller Writers (ITW). Als gefragter Comic-Autor arbeitet er für Marvel (»Wolverine«, »Punisher«) und DC (u.a. »Batman«), schreibt Drehbücher für die großen Hollywood-Studios und Artikel über Politik und Kultur für das Wall Street Journal, The Guardian und andere renommierte Zeitungen. Seine Bücher sind mit zahlreichen Literaturpreisen ausgezeichnet und regelmäßig auf der New York Times-Bestsellerliste. Die inzwischen 23 Thriller wurden bisher in 33 Sprachen übersetzt. Die Filmrechte am »Orphan X«- Universum wurden an Warner Bros. verkaufen. Mit seiner Familie und seinem Rhodesian Ridgeback lebt er in Los Angeles, wo er leidenschaftlich Fußball spielt und sich dabei häufig verletzt. Bei der Recherche für seine Thriller hat er sich mit Navy SEALs auf Schießstände geschlichen, ist auf den Galápagos-Inseln mit Haien geschwommen und hat verdeckt in Sekten zur Gedankenkontrolle ermittelt. Zuletzt erschien auf Deutsch „Dark Horses. Ein Orphan X Thriller“ im Ronin Verlag, wo auch die meisten seiner Hörbücher auf Deutsch veröffentlicht werden.

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    • 5/5
      While much of it is a great exaggeration on what reality could be it’s all very thrilling and as always Scott Brick Is the perfect voice for the character. I really like how Evan Smoak as a human is developing over the stories. There are flashbacks to his childhood and why he is who he is which are very helpful to understanding him as a man. I find myself wishing nothing but well for him. I think it’s important for you to read these in order.
    • 5/5
      What makes this series sooooo excellent are the twists and turns. Just when you think you know what’s going to happen, NOPE something totally opposite occurs. I LOVE IT! You have to give it a listen, you will not be disappointed. Oh, btw the narrator , his voice is perfect!!
    • 5/5
      Love love this series. The narrator is perfect. The main character is so torn between what he does to help people and wanting a normal life. The author has truly engaged me in all of the characters lives. I'm ready for the next book.
    • 1/5
      Piece of crap. Predictable. Repetitive. Derivative. Boring. This could have been a short story.
    • 5/5
      One of my new favourite series! Well written captivating plot with great characters. This one kept me guessing I kept wondering where it was leading. Looking forward to the next one!
    • 5/5
      The mental & physical combat scenes are explosive and great from the edge of my chair.
      Terrific!
    • 5/5
      A damn fine novel. I'm officially a Hurwitz fan now
    • 5/5
      Love the reader , the author is very detailed and the story lines are so good they keep me hooked with every plot twist!
    • 3/5
      Tooooo much drama, self pity. Write an adventure. If we want doctor Phil we turn on the tv.
    • 3/5
      Not as solid as the first instalment, Orphan X, but still worth the listen.

      Fine narration.
    • 2/5
      Smoak has so many near endings that I found myself hoping to put an end to MY misery. Soooo melodramatic, so overplayed. I thought I would enjoy this book based on the premise of the main character helping others, but even that aspect was mawkish with the walk down memory lane.
      I'm disappointed. I hoped for a new series.
    • 1/5
      I liked the first book well enough but this one is slow and boring, and seems to repeat the same unimaginative subplot over and over and over until you just lose interest. The character development is terrible, so the only character you care about is the protagonist, therefore since you know he survives, all of the subplots are pointless.
    • 5/5
      wow! once it starts ... you can’t put it down!
    • 4/5
      In this, the second book in the Orphan X series, Gregg Hurwitz again gives us a fast-paced story, with his fascinating main character, Evan Smoak, doing some soul-searching in between dishing out punishment to those who've earned it. Evan Smoak has transformed himself into the Nowhere Man, who uses the "particular set of skills" he learned in a rogue government program to privately help ordinary citizens who find themselves in extreme danger. All he asks in return is that they “pay it forward” by passing his phone number on to one person who needs his help. This time, though, he finds himself held captive by an extreme narcissist who wants to access his money (of which he has a considerable amount). Evan spends a fair amount of his captivity drugged up, and a fair bit wreaking havoc on his guards. At the same time, he's also being pursued by another orphan, who's been tasked with eliminating him. There's a lot of action, and once again the ending of this one left me ready to move on to the next one (Hellbent). Well done, Mr. Hurwitz, well done!
      Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur Books for providing a copy for an unbiased review.
    • 3/5
      I think the first book was better. 75% of this book was focused on him trying to escape twenty different ways and failing each time. Then in the very last few chapters he gets to be the “nowhere man” again. I honestly had to force myself to finish this one.
    • 5/5
      I love this series. There’s a lot of action and it really keeps my interest.
    • 4/5
      The only issue is I really started getting sick of Evan being doomed and out of options and on the verge of death. The whole book was like that. After a while it almost made him seem kind of pathetic.
    • 4/5
      After finishing Orphan X, I was ready for more action and excitement. I definitely wasn't disappointed.

      In this episode of the series, Evan Smoak becomes abducted and has to not only free himself, but do it with enough time to save the woman who begged the Nowhere Man for help. And then there's finding out more about the big reveal at the end of the previous book: what the hell happened with Jack?!

      I did worry that there would be less ass kicking because a good chunk of the book was Evan locked up but I shouldn't have. There was plenty of violence and destruction, maybe even more than in the first book. There was also lots more character development, which I enjoyed quite a bit. I feel like I know and understand Evan much better and he's more than just an over-the-top action hero to me now. I found myself wanting him to be happy and wanting him to walk away from the life he's created for himself. But he IS a hero, after all...

      I should be moving on to the third installment soon.

      Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a new series to fall in love with!
    • 3/5
      A far-fetched story of a remnant of a covert US government programme carrying out deniable assassinations of undesirable individuals. Evan Smoak now uses his skills to rescue and protect the vulnerable of society. Much description in detail of sophisticated surveillance and computer kit as well as the weapons used by Evan and his opponents. Lee Child writes this type of story more entertaining.
    • 5/5
      The Nowhere Man by Gregg HurwitzOrphan X #2Orphans are throwaway people…right? Or, some people and societies believe…and as such, the Orphan X Project began. Our hero – Evan Smoak – came to life on the page as a result of the project but also due to his strength, tenacity, and skills. . I have followed this series higgledy-piggledy rather than straight through picking up the first two books in the series after reading the later books in the series and have to say…I loved them all and still have a few spaces to fill in but have loved evey book in its own right. Each has merit on its own and is worthy of reading. I am enjoying filling in the blanks as I can (overseas) and have now found out a bit more about Evan though this book wasn’t (perhaps) as informational than those I read previously. So…as I do in most reviews: What I liked vs what I didn’t like…What I liked: * Evan Smoak: mystery man, lethal, mythical, almost indestructible, made me think of MacGyver a time or two, athletic, cold, methodical, not really cold, caring, cunning, has unfathomable potential.* Ethan’s modus operandi and how it works* The use of skills gained for one reason used for another (great use!)* That I was and am still sucked into this whole series no matter what and will fill in the missing books still unread* The hero-idea: by this I mean that Evan is able to achieve a LOT due to his training* That some were saved by The Nowhere Man* Kind of hoping that The Nowhere Man can eventually become a conglomerate to thwart evil in the world * That though Mia and her son Peter (book one in the series) were mentioned they were not totally abandoned and am hoping that they might become integral to the series in the future – for whatever reason(s)* The link to past Orphans…though they seem less “warm-relatable” than Evan* Vodka tie-in…and that loft penthouse home…wouldn’t need it but…wouldn’t mind visiting it* That there was a dead person suddenly undead and how that impacts Ethan* Tie-in (perhaps) to vampire - lovers* That good did eventually thwart evil…mostly* Being able to fill in some of the gaps unread previously in the series and hoping to do so again in the future.* Being able to see how the author moved from one scene to another when creating Evan’s timeline…even though I did not read it in sequenceWhat I didn’t like: * Those that use and abuse….and seeing them do so in this book…* Not being able to really tell you what I don’t like as it will ruin the book for youDid I like this book: Yes!Would I read more in this series? DefinitelyThank you to NetGalley and the author for the ARC – This is my honest review4.5 Stars
    • 5/5
      Another great book to add to this series. It's full of suspense and I love the "Macgyver" ways of Evan Smoak. My only caution to other readers is that if you read the first book in this series you may want to skip over portions of the second book as the refreshers are almost identical to the first book. I understand this needs to be done for those who may not have read the first book or for those who may take a large break between books but, for me, it was very disappointing. That said, once you get to the main story it is like a ride on a torpedo. I couldn't put it down. And didn't. Can you see my dark circles?
    • 5/5
      Even better than the firstI love this book. It’s an incredible, taut thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat. Evan is still up against Orphans V and Y, while battling a true villain worthy of the best James Bond films. And the ending? I need the next book NOW!
    • 5/5
      Evan Smoak returns, this time to help fifteen-year-old Anna Rezian and to destroy Hector Contrell’s brutal sex trafficking ring. But a mysterious businessman waylays him when he drugs and kidnaps the Nowhere Man and holds him prisoner. Former Orphan Charles Van Sciver, determined find and kill Evan, adds to Evan’s problems. Will Evan be able to escape the clutches of his sociopathic kidnapper and evade Van Sciver’s continuing attempts to eliminate him or has the Nowhere Man finally met his match?Evan’s desperate situation quickly ramps up the suspense for the reader while the frenetic cat-and-mouse game between the Nowhere Man and his captors builds the tension. Surprising reveals keep the narrative moving while the plot twists in unexpected ways and the story races toward its climatic resolution. Readers will find this thrilling, chilling, inventive tale just as captivating as the first book in the series; although reading the books in order is preferable, there’s sufficient backstory here for readers who have not yet read “Orphan X.” Fans of the captivating Nowhere Man will find much to appreciate in this unputdownable tale.Highly recommended.
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed Orphan X due to its fast pace and intriguing character Evan Smoak. He is the typical macho man who drinks vodka and makes smartass comments, I loved it. I wanted to read the rest of the trilogy, but did not want to wait so long between books, so with Hellbent coming out at the end of this month, I picked up Nowhere Man. The story picks up where Orphan X left off. Evan is still helping those in need, but in this story, he is actually captured by a psychopath and has to escape. There was a lot of violence in the story as he kept killing guards and they kept being replaced. The story was fast paced for the most part and kept me in suspense although knowing there was a third book meant he was going to get away. Some of the characters from the first book make a reappearance and we learn a bit more about Evan's early life. Of course Van Sciver is still trying to find Evan a erase him which only adds to the action. A good thriller but if you do not like violence, then do not pick this one up. I can't wait to see what the next book has in store for us. Based on the ending of this one, it is going to be another good ride.
    • 4/5
      Nowhere Man by Gregg Hurwitz is a 2017 Minotaur Books publication. This second book in the Orphan X series picks up pretty much where the first book left off. Evan Smoak is doing what he does best, helping people out of hopeless situations. In this case, a young girl is victimized by an online sex trade operation. But, when she tries to get out of the situation, her family is threatened. This is where Evan steps in. Once order is restored to his client he learns there are more victims of this scheme and he begins an urgent race against time to save a teenager being held in a shipping crate. But, before he can complete his mission, he is ambushed and held captive by a strange, twisted man only out to drain Evan’s substantial bank account. But, with Evan Smoak, he may have gotten more than he bargained for. As Evan plays a cat and mouse game with his captors, he learns some shocking information about Jack, his handler, and the man who raised him like his own son. This second outing is not quite as tight or atmospheric as the first book, but is perhaps even more action packed, with evil, diabolical bad guys and many more fantastical twists and turns. Now, if you are a stickler for realistic crime thrillers, this one might not be for you, as this set up really does require an ability to suspend belief. But, I am at a point where I don’t know if I really need every book I read to be purely realistic. I’m thinking our insistence on that point could stymie the creativity and imagination that makes fiction our first choice. Besides, this series was never meant to be your normal, run of the mill thriller. So, buckle your seat belt and fall into Evan’s murky world of rogue government operatives and sociopaths, and allow yourself to jeer at the bad guys and cheer for the good ones. Enjoy the action, the suspense, and the non-stop thrill ride and take a break from hardcore reality for a while! As the book winds down, and Evan turns introspective, allowing himself to believe he can live a normal life....We get a little bit of a cliffhanger ending- a ‘to be continued’ kind of thing to ensure readers will tune in for the next episode. I don’t normally like that kind of strategy with books, but I didn’t mind it so much in this situation because it means Evan will be back and may face a challenge more personal than any he’s encountered thus far. Can’t wait!!
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed this one so much more than the first book. Orphan X was a good book, but this one was great. You would think I would have liked the first book more considering one of the things I loved about it was how fast-paced it was. This one is much slower, but there is still some great action. And of course, Evan Smaok.The Nowhere Man pulled me in from the first sentence and didn’t let go until the end. I did not want to put this one down and I made every excuse I could think of to be alone so I could read.This book was incredible and I can’t wait to get into the third book, Hellbent.
    • 4/5
      Evan is my new favorite cloak & dagger guy. A Robin Hood for the oppressed, think Jason Bourne crossed with Leverage.
      Very creative, kept me guessing, well researched; looking forward to more.
    • 3/5
      Orphan Evan Smoak was raised as an assassin in a secret government project but now, rich and contrite, he uses his training to help anyone in need. Evan has just bust a child sex slave ring and is on his way to rescue their final victim when he is kidnapped and held captive in a luxurious mansion where he is every desire is met – except freedom. Nowhere Man is the second in the series that started with Orphan X: fast-paced, slickly-written and with unremitting action, this is a wonderful old-fashioned escapist adventure where the baddies get their just deserts and good triumphs in the end.
    • 2/5
      At this point, I think I've heard enough from Evan Smoak, the hero of Greg Hurwitz's Orphan X series. Evan is portrayed as a combination of Reacher, McGyver, Bourne, 007, and God knows how many more action heroes in contemporary fiction. That's not necessarily a good thing if you want to read a novel that has some relationship to reality.'Nowhere Man', Hurwitz's latest, reminds me of a movie that's constructed of a whole lot of explosions and special effects. Some folks like that type of thing, while others may view it while thinking the whole time how unrealistic it is. Compounding the silliness of the extreme set of skills and tools possessed by Orphan X, a.k.a. the Nowhere Man, a.k.a. Evan Smoak, is the nefarious nature, and likewise massive physical and mental capabilities of his opponents.The plot of Nowhere Man is fairly simple. Evan Smoak's in the process of tracking down human traffickers but is kidnapped himself by a really strange guy who wants to clean out one (of many!) of his secret bank accounts. He's held captive somewhere in the mountains by his kidnapper's team of 'narcos'. Smoak manages to keep killing his captors while still being held captive. In the meantime, he realizes he has a deadline to stop a shipment of a child 'slave' being made to a port in Florida. While all this is occurring, his ex-boss, the head of the 'Orphan' program, is pulling out all the stops to find his former charge and eliminate him. Whew. The remainder of the novel involves multiple attempts on Smoak's life, Smoak killing a few more of his captors while continuing to be held captive, and the clock still is ticking. The conclusion is about as incredible as most of the other action preceding it.The writing in Nowhere Man is competent, dialogue ranges from laughably overwrought to bland, action sequences are described in more detail than necessary, and characters are caricature-like. The Orphan X series is now 2 novels deep and here's hoping some of its excesses are pared back in future installments.
    • 2/5
      A graphically violent book centered around a former "Black Ops" assassin and attempts by his underworld victims to mete out revenge. Many of the characters are just too unbelievable. The lead character gets into deeper & deeper jeopardy but miraculously manages to escape death & fight on. When it seems like he is finally out of all options he is saved by his mentor thought dead over 8 years ago - artificial and unrealistic. The book is loaded with action but goes "nowhere".