The Last Orphan by Gregg Hurwitz follows a former black-ops operative, Evan Smoak, as he confronts his past and decides how to move forward. As a small child, Evan was taken from a group home and trained as an assassin in a secret off-the-books government program. He eventually left the program and went underground, harboring many secrets that the government would do anything to keep hidden.
Now known as The Nowhere Man, he dedicates his life to helping people in their time of need. As Evan’s reputation grows, he finds himself back on the government’s radar. With most of the Orphans eliminated, the government will stop at nothing to take out Evan if he poses a threat. However, Evan has managed to stay several steps ahead of the dangers.
The President offers Evan a deal—he must eliminate a wealthy and powerful man whom she claims is too dangerous to live. In return, she will allow Evan to live and continue as The Nowhere Man. This puts Evan in a dilemma, as he vowed to use his skills only against those who deserve it when he left the Program. He must decide whether to choose life or stick to his principles.
The novel is the eighth book in the series. While it doesn’t need to be read in order, I missed some character nuances. The book was a fast-paced thriller, but it lacked many unexpected twists or turns. I found the characters enjoyable, and I actively rooted for them. This was my first book in the series, but Evan felt almost invisible, bordering on superhuman. It seemed like he always made the right choices and never got hurt, or no one was better than him. I would be open to reading more books by the author.
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