The Code: An Orphan X Short Story

Orphan X

De: Gregg Hurwitz

Narrado por: Scott Brick

In the latest short story from bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz, discover the teenage missions of Orphan X.

Before he was the feared black ops government assassin Orphan X, operating in the shadows and spoken about in whispers, Evan Smoak was a teenager, undergoing the most rigorous of training. At 17, Evan is sent off by his handler, ex-CIA station agent Jack Johns, to take the most intense U.S. military training course. But that is only part of the challenge before him—Evan has to get there and back, safely and quietly, maintaining operational security. And along the way, facing unexpected challenges, Evan must use everything he's learned since the day he was taken from the foster home in East Baltimore, lessons that Jack Johns has drilled into him, laws of life and death that are to become The Code.

This program is read by AudioFile Golden Voice narrator Scott Brick, winner of the 2024 ITW Thriller award for his narration of the Orphan X book The Last Orphan, and the 2025 Audie Award for his narration of the Orphan X book Lone Wolf.

"Brick devotes attention to every voice.… His accents and inflections boost the listening experience.”—AudioFile on Nemesis

A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books

©2025 Gregg Hurwitz (P)2025 Macmillan Audio

Background on training of Orphan X.

The concise story line of the rigors of the orphan training program and the compassion of the handler.

Court???

Are we going to see an orphan x/grey man mashup?! Please make it be true!

Great prequel

It is always helpful to get a better idea of how Evan was formed, what he went through and how he makes decisions. It gives you a better understanding of why he loves vodka so much :)

Awesome short!

Although it was short, I really enjoyed the story that worked in Jack. I enjoyed it immensely the narrator did well.

Intense

Another piece of riveting literary excellence. Scott Brick brings to life Gregg Hurwitz words. A roller coaster of emotion.

Great read

Awesome as always can’t wait for the new book to drop!
Greg and Scot’s collaborations are my favorite!

Just a little tease

I love this series! I wish this story was longer, but I enjoyed getting more of Evan’s back story.

Loved it!

Great as always but I need more!!! I do enjoy the short stories in this series, but I want more full length novels! This series is awesome. I think I can be a little greedy and want more! As always, Scott Brick is the perfect voice for Evan Smoak. I couldn't imagine anyone else narrating.

Waste of Time Don't Bother

Just a random story capitalizing on previous great books with Orphan X. Perhaps Huritz was behind on his house
payments and needed quick money.