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Lone Wolf

Orphan X • Book 9

by Gregg Hurwitz

Narrated by Scott Brick

4.54 ABR Score (16.3K ratings)
★ 4.33 Goodreads (13.4K) ★ 4.68 Audible (2.9K)
13h 31m Released 2024 Thriller

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

A missing dog errand somehow ends with Evan Smoak facing down an AI technocrat billionaire — Scott Brick makes every escalation feel earned.

  • Great if you want: thriller momentum with a protagonist who never overexplains himself
  • Listening experience: tight and propulsive — deceptively quiet openings that detonate fast
  • Narration: Brick's measured restraint mirrors Evan's own cold precision perfectly
  • Skip if: you're new to the series — book nine rewards prior investment

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About This Audiobook

Evan Smoak faces his most dangerous adversary yet when a seemingly simple request to find a missing dog spirals into a deadly game of cat and mouse with a lethal assassin known only as the Wolf. The former government operative turned underground helper of the desperate finds himself caught between ruthless AI billionaires and a mysterious female killer who mirrors his own deadly skills. As bodies pile up and the stakes escalate, Evan must protect a teenager whose only crime was being in the wrong place at the wrong time, all while grappling with an unexpected personal crisis that threatens to compromise his legendary focus.

Scott Brick delivers another powerhouse performance in this ninth Orphan X installment, his gravelly voice perfectly capturing Evan's world-weary determination and razor-sharp instincts. Brick expertly navigates the story's shifting tensions, from quiet moments of introspection to heart-pounding action sequences that feel cinematic in scope. His nuanced portrayal of the supporting cast, particularly the enigmatic Wolf, creates distinct vocal personalities that enhance the psychological chess match at the story's core. The audio format amplifies Hurwitz's trademark blend of technical thriller elements and emotional depth, making every whispered threat and explosive confrontation feel immediate and visceral.