Antihero
An Orphan X Novel
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4.5 • 723 Ratings
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Publisher Description
An Instant National Bestseller!
Once a black ops assassin known as Orphan X, Evan Smoak broke with the program and went deep underground, using his operational rules and skills to help the truly desperate with nowhere else to turn.
A young woman is kidnapped off the New York City subway, clearly in danger and in need of aid. Evan is determined to help but with no name and few clues, his first challenge is to track her down.
Once he does, Evan offers his help―and sets out finding the young men responsible. But the woman insists that Evan abandon his usual methods―no vengeance and, in particular, no killing. Given the mounting incoming threats from all sides, this will prove to be Evan’s most dangerous mission yet, one that will test the limits of his skills and abilities.
Racing from coast to coast, from the poorest corners of society to the richest, Orphan X must figure out a way to protect the innocent, avenge the victimized, and balance justice with a measure of mercy.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Fans of the Orphan X series know that its protagonist has a heart. Will this latest effort to aid a distressed young woman finally allow him to wear it on his sleeve? Evan Smoak, the former black-ops assassin known as Orphan X and the Nowhere Man, offers his assistance to Anca Dumitrescu, who was abducted mid-seizure in the Bronx and subsequently abused and sexually assaulted. Anca would like Evan’s help in bringing the men responsible to justice—but without violence. This premise sets the scene for the glorious mix of action and angst we expect from this series. The pursuit of Anca’s attackers, conjoined with multiple encounters with important people in his life, prevents Evan from doing what he does best while forcing him to do what he does worst: show the vulnerability and emotions he tries to conceal behind his stoic mask.
Customer Reviews
I found it difficult to keep up
The novel moved between scenes like a jerky movie. I finally got it right and was able to keep up. I liked it but it was difficult at times.
Could not put down
Please please tell me you’re writing another one. The only series that keeps me captivated from start to finish. Life lessons included.
Back and better than ever
Great read. The Joey arc is actually workable and the character development of X is good - just don't push him too far!