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Orphan X: A Novel — Kindle Edition

Edition: Orphan X: A Novel is the opening thriller in the series about Evan Smoak, a former covert operative who becomes the Nowhere Man and faces someone with similar training. The Kindle listing describes a plot built around high-stakes action, a dangerous past and a personal mission to help people in desperate situations.

At a glance

First book in a thriller series featuring Evan Smoak, formerly known as Orphan X.
The plot combines a covert-operations backstory, an attempt to help people in need and a new threat from someone with similar skills.
Kindle listing details include screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The premise brings together a former intelligence operative, a clandestine programme and a personal mission to help the desperate.
Customer feedback describes engaging action, brisk pacing, character development and detailed writing.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Minotaur Books
Publication date	Jan. 19 2016
Language	English
Print length	386 pages
ISBN-13	978-1466876514

Kindle edition
File size	5.7 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

The digital listing gives a print length of 386 pages as well as Kindle file size and reading features. Confirm the format offered in your storefront if you specifically want a print copy.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers looking for an action-led spy thriller with a former covert operative as its central character.
Buyers interested in a series opener that combines suspense, a hidden past and a vigilante-style mission.
Kindle readers who want the listed accessibility and reading features.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 24,998 ratings

5 stars53%53%
4 stars36%36%
3 stars9%9%
2 stars1%1%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback highlights an engaging, entertaining read, particularly its action, pacing, story, character development and detailed writing. That response fits the listing’s high-stakes operative-versus-operative premise, which may appeal to readers who favour momentum and suspense. Aggregate ratings are broadly positive, but they do not establish that every reader will enjoy the book.

Positive themes

Customers describe the story as engaging and entertaining, with fast-paced action and effective pacing.
Feedback also praises the inventive backstory, character development and researched details.

Frequently asked questions

What is Orphan X about?

The listing follows Evan Smoak, a former covert operative who takes on the identity of the Nowhere Man and helps people with nowhere else to turn, while facing a threat tied to his past.

Is this the first book in a series?

Yes. The listing describes Orphan X as the first book in the series.

What Kindle reading features are listed?

The listing specifies screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip.