Best Gregg Hurwitz Books

The best books by Gregg Hurwitz — 16 titles spanning Thriller, averaging 4.43 BLT stars.

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Gregg Hurwitz built one of thriller fiction's most compelling protagonists in Evan Smoak — a government-trained assassin turned reluctant protector, operating in the shadows of a world that wants him dead. The Orphan X series runs on lean, propulsive prose and action choreography that feels grounded and kinetic rather than cartoonish. Hurwitz understands pacing the way good cinematographers understand light: every scene either accelerates the tension or deepens the character, rarely both at once, yet somehow the whole thing moves fast. Titles like Orphan X and Hellbent show off his skill at writing morally complicated heroes who live by codes the rest of us can't quite argue with. Scott Brick's narration has become inseparable from the series for audiobook listeners. If you want modern action thrillers with genuine craft and a protagonist worth following for the long haul, Hurwitz delivers.

Gregg Hurwitz's highest-rated book in our collection is Hellbent (4.73 BLT stars). Browse the full list below.

Where to Start with Gregg Hurwitz

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    Hellbent

    Orphan X • Book 3

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    4.73 BLT Score (25.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (25.3K)
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    Into the Fire

    Orphan X • Book 5

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    4.73 BLT Score (19.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.43 Goodreads (19.1K)
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    Out of the Dark

    Orphan X • Book 4

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    4.71 BLT Score (21.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.4 Goodreads (21.6K)
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    Prodigal Son

    Orphan X • Book 6

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    4.59 BLT Score (17.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.35 Goodreads (17.7K)
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    Dark Horse

    Orphan X • Book 7

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    4.59 BLT Score (16.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.37 Goodreads (16.9K)
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    Lone Wolf

    Orphan X • Book 9

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    4.54 BLT Score (13.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.33 Goodreads (13.4K)
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    Orphan X

    Orphan X • Book 1

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    4.51 BLT Score (56.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.14 Goodreads (56.7K)
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    The Nowhere Man

    Orphan X • Book 2

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    4.46 BLT Score (32.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.16 Goodreads (32.0K)
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    The Recital

    Orphan X #8.5 • Book 8

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    4.45 BLT Score (3.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.35 Goodreads (3.0K)
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    The Last Orphan

    Orphan X • Book 8

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    4.43 BLT Score (15.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.23 Goodreads (15.3K)
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    Nemesis

    Orphan X • Book 10

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    4.41 BLT Score (10.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.27 Goodreads (10.2K)
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    Antihero

    Orphan X • Book 11

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    4.28 BLT Score (3.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.46 Goodreads (3.2K)
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    The Code: An Orphan X Short Story: Orphan X

    Orphan X #10.5

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    4.20 BLT Score (1.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.21 Goodreads (1.3K)
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    Buy a Bullet

    Orphan X #1.5 • Book 1

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    4.18 BLT Score (6.1K ratings)
    ★ 3.92 Goodreads (6.1K)
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    The Intern: An Orphan X Short Story

    Orphan X #3.5 • Book 3

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    4.10 BLT Score (3.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.77 Goodreads (3.8K)
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    The Crime Writer

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    3.95 BLT Score (3.7K ratings)
    ★ 3.68 Goodreads (3.7K)

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