Prodigal Son: An Orphan X Novel (Orphan X, 6)
*This program contains a deep dive into the character and history of Tommy Stojack, featuring Gregg Hurwitz and fans for the Orphan X series.* Forced into retirement, Evan Smoak gets an urgent request for help from someone he didn't even suspect existed―in Prodigal Son, the next New York Times bestselling Orphan X audiobook from Gregg Hurwitz.As a boy, Evan Smoak was pulled out of a foster home and trained in an off-the-books operation known as the Orphan Program. He was a government assassin, perhaps the best, known to a few insiders as Orphan X. He eventually broke with the Program and adopted a new name―The Nowhere Man―and a new mission, helping the most desperate in their times of trouble. But the highest power in the country has made him a tempting offer―in exchange for an unofficial pardon, he must stop his clandestine activities as The Nowhere Man. Now Evan has to do the one thing he’s least equipped to do―live a normal life.But then he gets a call for help from the one person he never expected. A woman claiming to have given him up for adoption, a woman he never knew―his mother. Her unlikely request: help Andrew Duran―a man whose life has gone off the rails, who was in the wrong place at the wrong time, bringing him to the deadly attention of very powerful figures. Now a brutal brother & sister assassination team are after him and with no one to turn to, and no safe place to hide, Evan is Duran’s only option. But when the hidden cabal catches on to what Evan is doing, everything he’s fought for is on the line―including his own life. A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books
In "Prodigal Son: An Orphan X Novel," the sixth installment in Gregg Hurwitz's captivating Orphan X series, Evan Smoak, the enigmatic former black ops assassin known as Orphan X, faces his most personal and dangerous mission yet.
Evan's world is shattered when his closest friend, Joey Morales, is brutally murdered. Determined to avenge Joey's death, Evan embarks on a relentless pursuit of the killers, determined to make them pay for their heinous act.
His investigation leads him to a powerful and secretive organization known as "The Ring," a shadow network with far-reaching influence and a history of eliminating anyone who gets in their way. As Evan delves deeper into The Ring's operations, he uncovers a sinister plot that threatens not only his own life but also the lives of those he holds dear.
With his signature blend of high-octane action, intricate plotting, and emotional depth, Gregg Hurwitz delivers a pulse-pounding thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from the first page to the last.
As Evan navigates a treacherous landscape of betrayal and deception, he must confront his own past and the demons that have haunted him for years. The line between friend and foe blurs as Evan uncovers a web of conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power.
"Prodigal Son" is a gripping tale of revenge, loyalty, and the unbreakable bonds of family. With his signature blend of action, suspense, and emotional depth, Gregg Hurwitz once again delivers a masterpiece that will leave readers breathless.
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