I received Orphan X as a birthday gift from one of my best friends who noticed on the back cover that this book was recommended by Tess Gerritsen, a favourite author of mine, hence she thought it would be a delectable read for me. She was right! Orphan X is an action-packed and fast-paced thriller, having a movie vibe. I have read loads of psychological thrillers lately and although I enjoyed the majority of them, it was rather refreshing to experience a more traditional thriller. 
 The entire story is told in the third-person and centers around Evan who became, at an early stage in life, part of a governmantal program whose purpose was to lure oprhans and turn them into professional killers who subsequently would eliminate those considered a threat to the government of the US. Evan was raised by John, the man who actually involved him in the program and made sure that the youngster would still have a sense of humanity. At some point, Evan realizes that the missions he has to accomplish are not always well-intentioned and decides to leave the program. He meticulously covers all his traces and starts a new chapter in his life, becoming a vigilante called The Nowhere Man. Employing the skills he acquired while being part of the governmantal program, Evan does good by helping the people in the greatest need. Nevertheless, he is eventually discovered and it is clear that he is wanted dead. 
 Apart from the great amount of action this book comprises of, I enjoyed how the author emphasized the rare moments of normality in Evan's life, such as those when he spent time with his attractive female neighbor Mia and her son. Personally, I don't think that this book contains a novelty element in the thriller genre, but it stands out as a well-written and well-plotted work of fiction which provides several details regarding the weapons the protagonist uses and his methods of investigation and killing the villains. Overall, I feel satisfied with what I read and I definitely recommend Orphan X to those of you who are in search of a thriller of high quality.