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Evan Smoak, Orphan X, the Nowhere Man...whatever guise author Gregg Hurwitz cloaks his protagonist in is a sure winner. Hurwitz is just a very talented writer and I have enjoyed his novels. Here we see a friendship that last years but appears to finally come down. The story is told with intrigue and excitement. I can't wait for the next one.
Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

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Great to have Evan (X) back even though his other persona, Nowhere Man, is only mentioned in passing. Lots of introspection for our protagonist in this tale as he revisits his upbringing, and works through conflicts with his closest “friends”, Joey and Tommy. Along the way he deals a group of young militia wannabes, a corrupt sheriff’s department, and a ‘contract’ that has been placed on Tommy’s head. A great addition to the series.

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Nemesis by Gregg Hurwitz, is an action packed thriller that covers a wide spectrum emotions. From loneliness and despondency to anger and frustration, as well as vengeance, determination. friendship, and love. But more than anything, love and a determination to belong seem to be the overriding feelings throughout the book.

It starts with a man named Evan Smoat, being hell bent on getting revenge, believing that he had been betrayed by someone (Tommy Stojack) he had come to love and call family (or heaven forbid friends), if Evan was willing to admit someone like him had people he was willing to care about. Evan grew up alone and isolated, created to be the perfect weapon any government would be thrilled to exploit, and growing tired of the political games, the looking over his shoulder, and the threats by his own people, he pulled out, hiding from everyone until he befriends the person he feels finally betrayed him.

The hurt that fills Evan is evident in everything he does. The reader can feel the anger, the rage, almost as if it's palpable. When Evan starts to question if his friend did in fact betray him, his anger and sense of betrayal slowly morph into confusion, but Evan doesn't let that stop him from searching for Tommy through hell or high water, because one way or another he's going to get what he's searching for, whether that be retribution or answers.

High speed action, psychological warfare tactics (some), intense drama, the ability to get out of any situation almost makes you think of a cross between Mission Impossible, Jack Reacher, and Fast and Furious movie as you read this book. If you're looking for fun and excitement, and looking for a book that is a good plot as well, then I highly recommend reading Nemesis.

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Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the e-ARC of this Orphan X installment.

I've loved the Orphan X series since the beginning and have really enjoyed the Nowhere Man's journey. This latest installment is really forcing him to dig deeper into his self discovery, and into his relationships, both with Joey, and more so with his friend and arms dealer, Tommy Stojack. This was another great book in the series, and I can't wait for #11.

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Gregg Hurwitz is an awesome author. I haven’t read a book of his that I haven’t loved. This book was no exception!

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