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Nemesis

Orphan X • Book 10

by Gregg Hurwitz

Narrated by Scott Brick

4.41 ABR Score (12.9K ratings)
★ 4.27 Goodreads (10.2K) ★ 4.54 Audible (2.7K)
16h 19m Released 2025 Thriller

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Scott Brick spends 16 hours making you feel every mile between a lethal operative and the only friend he's ever trusted.

  • Great if you want: a thriller that earns its emotional gut-punch
  • Listening experience: taut and relentless, with genuine tragic weight
  • Narration: Brick's controlled intensity mirrors Evan's fractured resolve perfectly
  • Skip if: you haven't read earlier Orphan X books

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About This Audiobook

Former government assassin Evan Smoak has built his survival on unwavering principles and a carefully guarded inner circle, but those foundations crumble when his closest ally becomes his target. Tommy Stojack, the skilled gunsmith who has crafted Evan's deadliest weapons, has apparently violated one of Evan's most sacred rules, transforming their brotherhood into a lethal confrontation. As Evan hunts his former friend, Tommy races to fulfill a dying man's final wish by protecting an innocent life, setting the stage for a collision that will test everything both men believe about loyalty, justice, and survival.

Scott Brick delivers a masterful performance that captures the brutal intensity and emotional complexity of this high-stakes thriller. His gravelly narration perfectly embodies Evan's cold precision while conveying the genuine anguish of a man forced to turn against his only true friend. Brick's pacing builds tension methodically through quiet moments of reflection and explosive action sequences alike, making each tactical maneuver and psychological revelation feel visceral and immediate. The audio format amplifies the story's claustrophobic atmosphere, transforming what could be a straightforward action novel into an intimate exploration of fractured trust and moral ambiguity.