The Nowhere Man: An Orphan X Novel — Kindle Edition
Edition: The Nowhere Man: An Orphan X Novel is a Kindle-format thriller by Gregg Hurwitz, following Evan Smoak after a surprise attack leaves him captured and isolated. The listing describes a fast-moving action story and includes seven free chapters of Hellbent.
At a glance
- Evan Smoak, once trained as an intelligence asset, has reinvented himself as the Nowhere Man.
- The plot centers on his capture and confinement in a remote, heavily guarded location.
- The listing says the Kindle edition includes seven free chapters of Hellbent.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A self-contained capture-and-escape premise is paired with an established series lead.
- Kindle features include Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Publisher | Minotaur Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Jan. 17 2017 |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 369 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1466876521 |
| File size | 6.0 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
What to know before buying
- The listing says this installment continues the Orphan X series but does not specify its numbered position. The included Hellbent chapters are described as a preview, not a full copy of that book.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers who enjoy action-led thrillers with a resourceful lead character.
- Existing Orphan X readers looking for another Evan Smoak story.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a standalone story with no series context or a non-action-focused novel.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
57% 57% - 4 stars
31% 31% - 3 stars
9% 9% - 2 stars
1% 1% - 1 star
2% 2%
Customer feedback is strongly positive about the engaging story, readable prose, pacing, action and layered characters. That praise suits readers drawn to the listing's Evan Smoak capture-and-escape premise. Aggregate ratings are favourable overall, but the smaller share of lower-star ratings shows that reactions are not uniformly positive. The feedback does not establish which parts will appeal to a particular reader.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as engaging and absorbing.
- Readers praise the plot, characterisation, writing and fast pace.
- Feedback highlights the action as a draw.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Nowhere Man about?
Evan Smoak, formerly trained in the Orphan Program, is captured and taken to a remote location. The story follows his efforts to respond to the trap.
Does the listing include Hellbent?
It claims to include seven free chapters of Hellbent, described as a preview rather than the complete book.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
The listing specifies Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip.
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