BookBingeOrphan X Books in Order
A former black-ops assassin turned off-the-grid protector offers his lethal skills free to people who have nowhere else to turn.
Here is the complete Orphan X reading order — all 11 books by Gregg Hurwitz, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Orphan X(2016)
- The Nowhere Man(2017)
- Hellbent(2017)
- Out of the Dark(2019)
- Into the Fire(2020)
- Prodigal Son(2021)
- Dark Horse(2022)
- The Last Orphan(2023)
- Lone Wolf(2024)
- Nemesis(2025)
- Antihero(2026)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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Get BookBingeFrequently asked questions
How many books are in the Orphan X series?
There are 11 books in the Orphan X series by Gregg Hurwitz, beginning with Orphan X (2016) and most recently Antihero (2026).
What is the first Orphan X book?
The first book is Orphan X, published in 2016. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Orphan X in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.