NEMESIS by Gregg Hurwitz

Review by Tracey Devlyn

New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz takes readers on a raw, emotional journey they won’t soon forget in the latest Orphan X installment, NEMESIS.

At the conclusion of his last mission, Evan Smoak discovers that his best friend and master armorer is deeply entangled in hurting innocents, a violation of two of Evan’s ten commandments: Never kill a kid and Never let an innocent die.

For fifteen years, Tommy Stojack was the closest thing to a friend Evan had ever known. Evan believed they shared the same code. But the evidence provided by Joey Morales—a brilliant hacker and Evan’s sort-of adopted daughter—is indisputable. Tommy seems to care more about making a profit than protecting innocent lives.

The betrayal cuts deep, setting Evan and Tommy on a heartbreaking collision course. But first, they are compelled to join forces one last time before their lives change forever.

Hurwitz’s NEMESIS offers Orphan X fans everything they’ve come to love about the series: thrilling action, expensive vodka, mind-boggling tech, smart-mouthed costars, and Evan’s unique brand of justice. NEMESIS also has a ton of heart, forcing Evan to break one of his own commandments: Never make it personal. Oops! Beware—the shocking conclusion might bring a sting to even the most hardened reader’s eyes.

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USA Today bestselling author Tracey Devlyn once dreamed of becoming the next Dian Fossey and exploring the wilds of Africa—until she met chemistry and calculus. With an enthusiasm for research that fuels the creative (and occasionally disturbing) plot twists her characters must navigate, it’s no surprise that her suspense-laden stories thrill readers and reveal the nefarious nature hiding behind her smile. Despite the emotional rollercoaster she delivers on the page, Tracey enjoys a laid-back, fleece-and-boots lifestyle with her husband and rescue dog in the mountains of North Carolina. Visit Tracey at TraceyDevlyn.com, @AuthorTraceyDevlyn on Facebook, @traceydevlyn on Bluesky, @traceydevlyn on Instagram, @traceydevlyn on Threads, and @traceydevlyn on X.