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Hellbent
Hellbent: An Orphan X Novel | Gregg Hurwitz
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Evan Smoakgovernment assassin gone roguereturns in Hellbent, an engrossing, unputdownable thriller from Gregg Hurwitz, the latest in his #1 international bestselling Orphan X series. Taken from a group home at age twelve, Evan Smoak was raised and trained as an off-the-books government assassin: Orphan X. After he broke with the Orphan Program, Evan disappeared and reinvented himself as the Nowhere Man, a man spoken about only in whispers and dedicated to helping the truly desperate. But this time, the voice on the other end is Jack Johns, the man who raised and trained him, the only father Evan has ever known. Secret government forces are busy trying to scrub the remaining assets and traces of the Orphan Program and they have finally tracked down Jack. With little time remaining, Jack gives Evan his last assignment: find and protect his last protg and recruit for the program. But Evan isnt the only one after this last Orphanthe new head of the Orphan Program, Van Sciver, is mustering all the assets at his disposal to take out both Evan (Orphan X) and the target he is trying to protect.
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JHSiess
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🌊 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 🌴

Been reaching deep into my TBR list. Enjoyed 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥 by 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐃𝐮𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐢, the 4th in his Tracy Crosswhite series, and am back to 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐠 𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐳's Orphan X series. 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐭, the 3rd volume, is guaranteed to keep me engrossed & invested in The Nowhere Man's latest mission by the pool this afternoon! Forecast: 87 degrees! 🌞

Maui no ka oi! (Maui is the best!)

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Snow day B&B: breakfast & book. I‘m reading Hellbent (third Orphan X book). If you like over-the-top super secret agent stuff, this is for you. Hurwitz is funny, too. I particularly like his treatment of women- they are generally badasses (even the ones being rescued from desperate circumstances). He fully points out through the action that women have their own types of power, as well as being able to be physically & intellectually strong.

Grrlbrarian That Stormtrooper mug tho 🙌😂 6y
Bklover That fruit looks yummy! 6y
JaneyWaneyB I love the Orphan X series hope you are too. He could give Bourne a run for his money 6y
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Librarianaut @JaneyWaneyB I loved the Bourne movies but never read the books; I agree tho, Evan could def take Jason down... 6y
kspenmoll I also think that fruit looks delicious! 6y
Librarianaut @Bklover @kspenmoll the fruit was delish 😊 6y
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ladyonequestion
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#audiobook

Great narrator, Scott Brick really brought the story to life and suuted the genre perfectly.

What I like about Orphan X books, particularly this one is that Evan shows character development. Forced to take responsibility on a more permanent basis for a teenaged girl, he rises to the challenge, in the process confronting his own relationship with Jack. Joey is also no damsel in distress and is pivotal in providing him IT support.

TrishB Love Evan👍🏻 6y
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JaneyWaneyB
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Pickpick

This is an explosive, thrilling, heart-raising instalment. I love this series so much. Hellbent sees Orphan X having to deal with this own past, present and future under the pressure of being hunted by fellow Orphans who want him dead, caring for a package left by his murdered handler and still answering the calls of The Nowhere Man. It is a non-stop action thriller so buckle in and make sure you've got back up!

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"Remember what Confucius say: 'Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves'."

"Oh", Evan said, "I'm gonna dig a lot more than that."

I read Buy A Bullet last night (really only a chapter long) but a great set up to stepping back into this series. I love this series it has a Jason Bourne feel and I'm a sucker for an action thriller

#SummerReads? #TheNowhereMan? #TheNextBourne?️‍♂️ #Thriller? #Action? #Bookaholic? #BookNerd?

blithebuoyant Buy A Bullet made me so sad 😭 6y
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ladyonequestion
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The narrator of this #audiobook is brilliant. Sounds like the narrator of the twilight zone in a 50s special 😂

blithebuoyant Scott Brick is AMAZING :) I can‘t wait for the 4th book in January! 6y
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✨Then, of course, I go to the Little Library that's literally across the street from me (dangerously close) to drop off the book that I already have in hardcover (3rd Degree)- and come back with two more books. 🤷📚

Traveler13 I loved those illustrated classics. 6y
blithebuoyant AHHHHH have you read Hellbent yet? Out Of The Dark comes out in January, I don‘t want to wait 😭 6y
abbsinwonderland @blithebuoyant No, not yet! Maybe I'll wait til December/January 😹 6y
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blithebuoyant @abbsinwonderland have you read the first three books? If you can wait, I‘d wait and just read both at once 😂 6y
abbsinwonderland @blithebuoyant Nope! I guess I need to do a little research into this author. I just randomly grabbed it from the Little Library and it's just been sitting in my book pile since 🤦 6y
blithebuoyant @abbsinwonderland yeah, Hellbent is the third book 😂 Orphan X, Nowhere Man, Hellbent and Out Of The Dark comes out in January lol 6y
abbsinwonderland @blithebuoyant Ohhh, jeez!!! Well thanks for letting me know 😂 I would of started it and been so confused. This happens to me all. The. Time. I almost always accidentally buy the 3rd book in a series. 🙄🙈🤦 6y
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DGRachel
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March was a big #blameitonLitsy month (Saga = @TricksyTails ; Burrowes = @robinb ; Hurwitz = @TrishB ; #agathachristieclub = @Bambolina_81 ; #LittleRaskols). I read a total of 5142 pages (14 eBooks, 7 print books) and listened to 16 hours and 45 minutes of audiobooks (3 books). The tagged book was my favorite, but I loved Saga and the Grace Burrowes novels, too. #BestReadOfMarch #wrapup #MarchStats
3 still in progress

StephanieGeiser The Little Prince has been on my TBR list for a very long time. Also, is that a graphic novel of Clue I see? 7y
britt_brooke Fantastic month! I love Saga. 💚 7y
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DGRachel @StephanieGeiser Yes! Yes, it is. It was fun. 7y
StephanieGeiser @DGRachel Oh! I am so in for that! I‘ll keep an eye out for it at my local bookstore. 🕵🏻‍♀️ 7y
Lcsmcat ❤️❤️❤️ The Little Prince! 7y
TricksyTails Wow! You had an amazing reading month!! 😍😍😍 7y
robinb So glad you found Grace! 😊❤️ Congratulations on these numbers...amazing!! 🎉🎉 I may have to try the Orphan X series...it sounds great! 7y
Andrew65 Wow! A great month! 🙌 (edited) 7y
Gezemice Wow! Awesome! Saga is addictive :) 7y
vkois88 That's incredible!! Thank you for sharing 😊 7y
ReadingRover What did you think of Hell Bent? I loved the first book but I didn‘t think the second was as good. I‘m hoping this one comes back with a vengeance! 7y
Eggs Congratulations 👏🏻👏🏻🍾🎊 7y
TrishB Great picks 👍🏻 @ReadingRover I loved HellBent 😁 7y
DGRachel @ReadingRover I absolutely loved it, but I enjoyed The Nowhere Man, too. 7y
alisiakae Saga is wonderful! It is going to be a long wait for Volume 9. 7y
blithebuoyant I adored Hellbent! And it was super funny too, it had a very “The Professional” feel lol Can‘t wait for Out Of The Dark in January! 6y
DGRachel @blithebuoyant Evan is one of my favorite characters. 😊 6y
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DGRachel
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I had not meant to stay up late to finish it, but once I hit the 85% mark, time stopped and only the book existed. This was another phenomenal entry in the series. An action-packed, edge-of-your-seat thriller with heart. I love Evan and I really hope Hurwitz writes more of his story. The ending was perfect. Thanks to @TrishB for getting me hooked on this series!

TrishB 👍🏻 I love them too ❤️ great stuff 7y
blithebuoyant AHHH! Another Evan fan! I just went to the signing for this in Dallas last month! It's going to be at least a five book series, I was told by Hurwitz himself. And I quote "more than that if I have anything to say about it." So definitely expect a new book next January 7y
blithebuoyant I just stole the tag from my brother's Original S.W.A.T. boots to make a bookmark with 😂Because that ending killed me and I need something to remember it by. 7y
DGRachel @blithebuoyant That‘s great news about the series! Thank you! Awesome bookmark!! 7y
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DGRachel
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Not strictly book related, but I have no cooking skills. Fortunately for my taste buds (not so much for my waistline or budget) my favorite restaurant delivers. My absolute favorite meal-schnitzel, spaetzle, and kartoffelpuffer. This book is stressing me out, so I need #comfortfood Oh, and they gave me pretzel rolls. These are even better than the ones I‘ve made. Soooo yummy.

ElleSkel That looks sooooo good!!😍😍 7y
Pruzy Your favourite restaurant sounds awesome! 7y
alisiakae Do tell - where in the Charlotte area can I find a restaurant that serves spaetzle?!?! I used to go to the German restaurant in Hickory when coming home from Asheville, but they closed a few years ago. 7y
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TrishB Enjoy the food and book 👍🏻 7y
DGRachel @4thhouseontheleft It‘s called Waldhorn and it‘s near the Carolina Place Mall. The address is 12101 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville 28134. They are pricey, but completely worth it. Website is www.Waldhorn.us 7y
alisiakae @DGRachel Thanks!! I will definitely check it out the next time I am on that side of the county. 😃 7y
DGRachel @4thhouseontheleft It‘s dangerously close to my house. If I could afford it, I‘d never eat at home. 😂😂 7y
emilyhaldi That looks amazing 🤤 7y
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Even highly trained assassins lose their sh** at Target. 😂😂

tammysue 👍🏻😂 7y
MariettaSG 😂 7y
blithebuoyant I adored that scene ? "Uhh... I'll just wait outside." Poor Evan 7y
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DGRachel
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Thanks to @Ashley85 , @robinb , and @ReadingSusan for the #trivialthursday tag
1️⃣ the tagged book which I‘m #currentlyreading
2️⃣Pierce Brown, Ausma Zehanat Khan, John Sandford, Tessa Dare, Daniel Silva, Gregg Hurwitz, Penny Reid, and Sharon Kay Penman to name a few.
3️⃣ What begins with Z? “I do. I‘m a Zizzer Zazzer Zuzz, as you can plainly see”
4️⃣ @dsfisher @GirlMeetsBook

GirlMeetsBook What‘s that quote from? 7y
DGRachel @GirlMeetsBook Dr. Seuss‘ ABCs 😊 7y
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DeborahSmall
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Couldn‘t put this down today. Loved it! ❤️

TrishB We have an Evan fan club ❤️ 7y
blithebuoyant @TrishB Yes we do 😂 #currently creeping through all the Hellbent posts as we speak lol 7y
blithebuoyant Side note, what cover is this?! 7y
DeborahSmall @blithebuoyant UK hardcover 💕 7y
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DGRachel
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#humpdaypost
1️⃣Not currently drinking anything so here‘s a picture of Pilot #dogsoflitsy
2️⃣Season whatever-this-is of The Voice
3️⃣the tagged book. Yes! I love the Orphan X series!
4️⃣sunny but cold
5️⃣No tattoos. My ears are both double pierced.

Jess7 Aww 7y
tammysue Sweet💗 7y
PenguinInFlight Omg, Pilot is adorable! 😍🐶 7y
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Dolly 😂❤️ 7y
dsfisher I‘m scrolling through and saw that photo and my first thought is that‘s my boy!!! Hugs and kisses Pilot 7y
Cathythoughts Pilot ❤️❤️❤️ 7y
TricksyTails Pilot! 😘🐶 7y
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DeborahSmall
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#Bookmail ❤️📚

minkyb Big fan! 7y
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TrishB
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Been a stressful week, I was determined to have just a reading day today and I did! Read this one, they are exactly as described, fast paced, full on thrillers I always liken to an episode of 24!
I like the way the story lines are developing and still think Evan is a great character. Exactly what was needed today 😁

DeborahSmall I‘ve read a few of his standalone thrillers, I think I have Orphan X so will give it a go next. Hope you had a good day😘 7y
Cathythoughts That‘s so good you got your reading day 💫💫✨ 7y
TrishB @DeborahSmall I‘ve read some of his stand alone too and enjoyed them! I really like the characters in this series 👍🏻 hope you‘ve had a good weekend 💜 7y
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TrishB @Cathythoughts trying to mentally prepare for another bonkers week! 7y
DGRachel I have library books I must read, but I really want to start this one instead. 7y
TrishB @DGRachel I just had too!! 7y
DGRachel @TrishB I just finished chapter 4 and can‘t stop sobbing 😭 I guess I can understand killing Jack, but I didn‘t realize that was going to happen so soon. 💔💔 7y
TrishB Awww. 💔💔 it was hard hitting wasn‘t it!! 7y
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How true 😔

Cathythoughts Yes this is so true ❤️❤️❤️ 7y
ElishaLovesBooks Wow! I definitely agree with this! 7y
julesG So so true. 7y
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My_novel_obsession Absolutely true!!! 7y
AmyG One of our favorite quotes as it‘s so very true. 7y
Gina Oh my gosh yes 7y
Caroline2 Yes!!! 😔 7y
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TrishB
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Hoping to spend some of today with Evan 😁
#currentread

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ladyonequestion
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I liked the previous two, but not at that price!