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Book 3 in The Nowhere Man series and Evan Smoak is going from strength to strength in these books. If you read the first two of the series then you'll definitely want to read this one.
I now eagerly await the next book and do hope Mr Hurwitz is working on it.

I received a free copy of the book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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I loved both OrphanX and Nowhere Man so I was expecting great things from Hellbent, it did not disappoint. Although it started slower than the other books by this very talented writer, it soon got me hooked. Evan Smoak has always looked up to Jack, who took him from the orphanage and shaped his life. Something awful happens and leaves Evan with a problem. Fast passed and I really could not put this book down. Gregg Hurwitz does not disappoint.

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I’ve read and enjoyed the previous two Orphan X books so I was excited to receive this third one from NetGalley in exchange for a review.
This was a fast moving action packed read. Evan our hero, is still being pursued by the renegade Orphans including Van Sciver who wants him dead. Van Sciver uses Evan’s mentor and father figure Jack to try and capture him. Jack is kidnapped but manages to get a message to Evan to protect one of the last orphans whom he’d been hiding. Once Evan teams up with young Joey it’s a race against time to find out what is going on and evade the clutches of Van Sciver’s men. As Evan investigates he discovers just how far the conspiracy goes.
I enjoyed this book as it offered the reader the chance to see a softer and more human side to Evan. He tries to continue his relationship with his neighbour Mia and her young son as well as looking out for Joey who is needy and difficult. We get several flashbacks to things Evan has learned from Jack which help him when dealing with Joey.
I don’t want to reveal too much of the plot but needless to say it was exciting and involved lots of action making the book difficult to put down. It ended with a cliffhanger paving the way for another episode in the series and my only disappointment is that I will have to wait a while to enjoy it.
This is perfect for fans of high octane thrillers although I would strongly suggest reading the books in order which means new readers will be in for a real treat!

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This has to be my favourite of all the Orphan X series, we get to see more of Evan's personal side and him allowing people to get close to him. The usual background of cat and mouse with the remaining orphans who are trying to kill him while he's trying to save the people who ring the nowhere man.
Absolutely loved the way he dealt with the gang it was genius!
Can't wait for the next one!

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