Nemesis

An Orphan X Novel, Volume 10

By: Gregg Hurwitz

Narrated by: Scott Brick

"Brick devotes attention to every voice…His accents and inflections boost the listening experience.” —AudioFile

No greater friend. No deadlier enemy.

The explosive new novel in the New York Times bestselling Orphan X series is flipping the acclaimed series on its head. Find out why series superfans and new listeners alike are calling it a “knockout” (firstCLUE).

Evan Smoak is a highly trained former government assassin who has survived for years by keeping his circle to a few trusted confidants and a strict code he calls “The Ten Commandments.” But when Evan suddenly finds himself at odds with his oldest friend, all the rules he lives by shatter—and the consequences are murderous.

Tommy Stojack might be Evan's best friend in the world. He’s a gifted gunsmith who has created much of Evan's own weapons and combat gear. But now, he has apparently crossed one of Evan's hardest lines and their argument explodes into open warfare. Now Evan has no choice but to track and face down his only friend.

In the meantime, Tommy has left town in order to honor his own promise to help a dead friend's son. While Tommy is fighting to save the son with everything he’s got, Evan arrives with vengeance in mind.

But as deadly as the former Orphan X is, there is an even more dangerous threat about to arrive on the scene. The only question left is will any of them get out alive.

A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books.

©2025 Gregg Hurwitz (P)2025 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"Nemesis is an excellent turning point in the Orphan X series with great story arcs that embrace meaningful and engaging themes distinct to each character and also opens the door for an even rawer and emotionally beaten Evan like you would never expect by the end of the narrative. Hurwitz throws a curveball that will leave you stunned for the better part of a day when you finally reach the end."—Best Thriller Books

Rad as always

A bit more preachy and “let’s make a point based on current events” than usually involved in the story, but still an orphan X story is better than anything else. Do I need Tommy as a proxy for shoveling a point of view on America’s decline into social media fueled chaos down my throat? Not really. But the story is entertaining enough to make me take the spoonful of righteousness and then another. Loved it. As I always do.

Loved getting more of Tommy!

Another fantastic Orphan X book. I binge listened. I always hate when they're done. Probably one of my favs of the 10. Roller coasters ride, edge of my seat. I wish GH would do books faster lol

Great as always

Hurwitz delivers another banger. If you’ve liked any of the books in this series, you’ll love this one.

Excellent

another excellent book in the Orphan X series. One of the best ongoing series right now. Narrator was on point.

This one Really Got Me

Props on another fantastic release. Very relevant, uniquely thoughtful and thoroughly entertaining! As a long-standing fan, it really touched me, far more than expected. Looking forward to the next installment!