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Prodigal Son

Prodigal Son

The explosive and thrilling Sunday Times bestseller

Summary

The thrilling new Orphan X book and SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER from bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz

'Feels like a missile launch'
DAVID BALDACCI
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As Orphan-X, Evan Smoak was trained to be a secret government assassin - until he quit.

As the Nowhere Man, he's the guy to call if no one else can help. He'll save you.

But when a woman gets in touch claiming to be his mother, he can't know if his true family needs help or this is a trap.

Has Evan's past reached out to claim him?

Or is someone out to ensure he has no future?
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'A stellar series, and the stories get better with each instalment' DAILY MAIL

Praise for Orphan X

'Outstanding in every way' LEE CHILD

'Weapons-grade thriller writing' GUARDIAN

'A stellar series, and the stories get better with each instalment' DAILY MAIL

'An immensely entertaining adventure' THE TIMES

Reviews

  • There is a 'this time it's personal' feel to this latest in the violent, classy series and the action never flags
    Sun

About the author

Gregg Hurwitz

Gregg Hurwitz is the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the Evan Smoak thrillers Orphan X, The Nowhere Man, Hellbent, Out of the Dark, Into the Fire, Prodigal Son, Dark Horse and The Last Orphan. He is also the author of You're Next, The Survivor, Tell No Lies and Don't Look Back. He lives with his family in LA, where he also writes for the screen, TV and comics.
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