the setup…
Evan Smoak is “officially” retired, by choice since he ended the rogue orchestrators of the Orphan Program that created him and because he’ll lose his presidential immunity if he doesn’t. But when he receives a call on his special line from a mysterious woman he tracks down in South America, Evan accepts her request to help out her friend’s son, Andrew Duman. It seemed an easy enough assignment…until it wasn’t.
the heart of the story…
Evan was just trying to figure out what was next for himself when his world was turned upside down. That woman who reached out to him claimed to be the one who’d given him up for adoption, which sent him reeling. Then Joey starts secretly dating a guy who’s too old for her. Lastly, that “trouble” Andrew was in involved two known hired assassins connected with a top secret highly classified program. He just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and the consequences were deadly for anyone associated with him now, including Evan. Nice retirement.
the narration…
Scott Brick is the voice of this series, in my head as well as by contract. He’s perfect as Evan, even Joey, and I love his storytelling style.
the bottom line…
Evan’s carefully controlled world is turned upside down here. The threats he faced were beyond formidable and I’ll never look at a dragonfly the same way again. The fighting is fierce and he gets a lot of help from friends. But it’s the new knowledge about his ancestry that throws him off balance, unleashing deeply stored emotions he’s ill prepared to manage. But, wow! That ending…every time I think this series can’t best itself, it topples the last. I’m hurrying on to the next book!
Book Info
- Release Date: January 26, 2023
- Series: Orphan X #6
- Narrator: Scott Brick
- Audio Length: 14 hours, 15 minutes
- Publisher: Macmillan Audio
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My son and father both have read other books in this series and loved it! Based on your wonderful review I now know something to get them for Christmas!
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Thank you, Jodie💜 This is very much a series the guys also love. I’m hopelessly addicted.
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Fab review Jo glad that you’re enjoying the series!
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Thanks, Nicki💜 I never thought this would become a favorite.
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yes! I love these so much. I’m glad you are enjoying them also.
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Oh, Anne, this is now a favorite and I know why you love them, too💜
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I love this series so much (at least the 3 books I’ve read). I’m so glad you are loving it just as much as I do!
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Tessa, it’s amazing how each book is better than the last. I never thought I’d get past 2 or 3 books and now I’m champing at the bit to get to the next one.
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I knew you would love this one! Keep them coming Mr Hurwitz! Wonderful review, Jonetta!
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Thank you and you know me well, Marialyce💜 And! I discovered a new release scheduled for next year, a novella called The Recital. I added it yesterday.
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I need to hurry up and continue this series! I’m glad the series is still going strong… Fab review!
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Thanks, Yvo💜 You’re in for some great reading rides!
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Prodigal Son is a perfect example of The Best Laid Plans……. I love this series and agree, each book gets better. I have the most recent one (#9, Lone Wolf) to read, but am waiting for the audiobook, as I love Scott Brick’s narration. Wonderful review, Jo.
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Thank you, Carla💜 Like you, I’m committed to Scott Brick telling me the stories. Wonderful series.
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