Dark Horse by Gregg Hurwitz: Review

I got into the Orphan X series a little bit late over the past couple of years. But that hasn’t stopped me from enjoying the heck out of this these books.

The last book, Prodigal Son, left us in a huge cliffhanger. So I was very excited to be able to review the next book in the series.

Fast paced with impossible situations, Hurwitz has outdone himself in this upcoming release. Continue on for my full review.

Dark Horse by Gregg Hurwitz
Series: An Orphan X Novel
Publisher ‏: ‎ Minotaur Books (February 8, 2022)
ISBN-13 : ‎ 978-1250252302

OVERVIEW:
Evan Smoak is a man with many identities and a challenging past. As Orphan X, he was a government assassin for the off-the-books Orphan Program. After he broke with the Program, he adopted a new name and a new mission–The Nowhere Man, helping the most desperate in their times of trouble. Having just survived an attack on his life and the complete devastation of his base of operations, as well as his complicated (and deepening) relationship with his neighbor Mia Hall, Evan isn’t interested in taking on a new mission. But one finds him anyway.

Aragon Urrea is a kingpin of a major drug-dealing operation in South Texas. He’s also the patron of the local area–supplying employment in legitimate operations, providing help to the helpless, rough justice to the downtrodden, and a future to a people normally with little hope. He’s complicated–a not completely good man, who does bad things for often good reasons. However, for all his money and power, he is helpless when one of the most vicious cartels kidnaps his innocent eighteen year old daughter, spiriting her away into the armored complex that is their headquarters in Mexico. With no other way to rescue his daughter, he turns to The Nowhere Man.

Now not only must Evan figure out how to get into the impregnable fortress of a heavily armed, deeply paranoid cartel leader, but he must decide if he should help a very bad man–no matter how just the cause.

Dark Horse by Gregg Hurwitz Review

There’s so much action and crazy situations in this story! The author had to have just poured himself into the creation process for a long time.

The plot is based smack dab in gang territory with all of the horrific crime, grit, horror, and distrust you can imagine, along with impossible situations that boggle the mind. Totally realistic, and at times, difficult to read. X has his work cut out for him in this book, for certain.

Hurwitz is on fire with his ability to craft this character with amazing mind control, strength, tactical abilities, yet obsessive qualities as well. The balancing act is delicate and sometimes extreme, but as the reader, you totally get it. It makes sense in a weird, wacky way.

Joey is also there and in her true form but all is not wonderful in the world as they still stumble and fumble, trying to find their proper footing together.

You never know what you are going to get an Orphan X book. Hurwitz continues to surprise us, enthrall us, keep us on edge as the tables turn 180 degrees in a flash. I never get tired of his stories!

So clear a weekend because you’re not going to be doing much once you grab this book. But be prepared as it’s extremely detailed and graphic in many areas. But that’s just who The Nowhere Man is.

5 Fantastic Stars!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.