BookBingeOrphan X Books in Order
The short answer
Gregg Hurwitz · 11 books
- How many books?
- There are 11 books in the Orphan X series, published 2016–2026.
- Is it finished?
- No — it's ongoing, with book 12 on the way.
- Next book
- Last Man Standing, due 9 February 2027.See all upcoming releases →
- Where to start
- Start with Orphan X (2016).
About 4,800 pages — roughly 80 hours of reading
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:
Reading order
- Orphan XA former black-ops assassin turned vigilante uses his lethal skills to help people with nowhere else to turn, while his past hunts him.2016368 pages
- The Nowhere ManEvan Smoak is captured by a mysterious organization and must use his training to escape and turn the tables on his captors.2017400 pages
- HellbentEvan seeks revenge against the man who trained and betrayed him, defying his own code in the process.2017416 pages
- Out of the DarkEvan sets his sights on a corrupt, untouchable figure at the highest levels of government.2019480 pages
- Into the FireEvan takes on a case that exposes systemic corruption threatening a young woman and her family.2020464 pages
- Prodigal SonEvan is contacted by his estranged mother, forcing him to confront his own origins as an Orphan Program recruit.2021504 pages
- Dark HorseEvan travels to a lawless region to rescue a rancher's daughter from a powerful cartel.2022432 pages
- The Last OrphanThe government tries to shut down Evan's operation for good, forcing him into his most personal fight yet.2023400 pages
- Lone WolfEvan faces a dangerous new adversary while trying to protect those closest to him from a hidden threat.2024416 pages
- NemesisEvan confronts an enemy from deep in his past whose vendetta threatens everyone he loves.2025481 pages
- AntiheroEvan's carefully guarded double life is pushed to its limit as new threats close in from multiple directions.2026
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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Get BookBingeFrequently asked questions
How many Orphan X books are there?
There are 11 books in the Orphan X series by Gregg Hurwitz, from Orphan X (2016) to Antihero (2026). Book 12, Last Man Standing, is due 9 February 2027. Together they run to about 4,800 pages.
Is the Orphan X series finished?
No. Gregg Hurwitz is still writing it: book 12, Last Man Standing, is due 9 February 2027, following Antihero (2026).
What is the first Orphan X book?
Orphan X (2016) is book one, at 368 pages. A former black-ops assassin turned vigilante uses his lethal skills to help people with nowhere else to turn, while his past hunts him.
Should I read the Orphan X series in publication order?
Yes. For the Orphan X series, reading order and publication order are the same — Orphan X (2016) through Antihero (2026).
How long does it take to read all Orphan X books?
About 4,800 pages across 11 books — roughly 80 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Prodigal Son (504 pages); the shortest is Orphan X (368 pages).