Gregg Hurwitz brings his top notch action writing style to the pages of Prodigal Son, while also making readers feel each and every emotional shot to the heart like it was a round from Smoak's ARES 1911 pistol.
For fans of the Orphan X series, this one is going to hit a little different than previous books. While it comes with all of the danger and general awesomeness that we expect from Evan Smoak, the 6th installment touches on something much more dangerous for the protagonist... his past and his lineage.
After receiving a call from an unknown number from Argentina, Evan must decide if he wants to continue his transition into "normal life" or take one last mission as The Nowhere Man. That decision catapults him down an unexpected and perilous road, both physically and mentally.
The overall storyline, weaponry description, and technological advancements are absolutely fantastic. We also see more character development from the other important individuals in Evan's life. Joey, Dog, Mia, and Peter all play key roles in this book. This is an added layer to the book and I think ratchets the series up a notch.
If you've never read anything from the Orphan X series, I'd recommend you read at least one of the earlier books before picking this one up. As a stand alone book, it was highly entertaining and enjoyable, but after talking with long time fans of the series, with their historical knowledge of the characters... it was heart wrenching for them.
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