Gregg Hurwitz crafts compelling narratives that delve into the complexities of the human psyche and intricate ethical dilemmas. His work is known for its sharp exploration of morality, often embedded within suspenseful and unpredictable plotlines. Through his storytelling, he invites readers to confront profound questions about justice and the resilience of the human spirit. Hurwitz's versatile talent extends across genres, demonstrating a mastery of literary fiction, comic books, and screenwriting.
The story follows Evan Smoak, a former government assassin, whose trust in his quartermaster, Tommy Stojack, is shattered when Tommy attacks him instead of engaging in a discussion. As tensions escalate into war, Tommy struggles with a promise made to a dying friend to protect his son, who finds himself in peril. Complicating matters, Evan is not the only threat looming, adding layers of danger and intrigue to the narrative. The book promises a gripping and intense experience, continuing the acclaimed Orphan X series.
When the smallest possible mission pits Orphan X against his most dangerous
foe, everything Evan Smoak thinks he knows is in question in this latest in
the New York Times bestselling series
HE FACES AN IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE- KILL, OR BE KILLED . . . Trained as a government assassin codenamed Orphan X, Evan Smoak left that life behind to protect the helpless. Saving lives beats taking them. Until a call from the President forces him back into his old world. Her instruction is clear- kill a man who is a danger to the government, or Evan himself will face execution himself. But the President should know better. To force Orphan X's hand will only make him more dangerous. Especially when he has reason to doubt the integrity of her motives ...
In this action-packed adventure set in the universe of The Resistance, Gregg Hurwitz (Legends of the Dark Knight, Vengeance of Moon Knight), Mark Texeira (Ghost Rider, Wolverine), and Brain Reber (X-Men: Legacy, Spider-Man/Deadpool) introduce a masked vigilante for the 21st Century. Bob Ryder is a hapless bureaucrat whose bad luck streak comes to a crescendo when he accidentally kills the city’s masked vigilante, The Knight. Oops. Now, Bob is forced to take on the mantle of the legendary hero before the city descends into chaos. Good thing he’s got The Knight’s former butler/assistant to show him the ropes.
Formerly a government assassin known as Orphan X, Evan Smoak broke free and now uses his exceptional skills to help the good but powerless. But what if the person asking for help is neither? When the daughter of a Texan crime boss is kidnapped by a ruthless drug cartel, he asks Evan to rescue her. The girl is innocent of her father's crimes. But in taking the case is Evan crossing a line? To find out he must break into an impregnable Mexican fortress. Then somehow get her out alive ...
Marc Spector is Moon Knight! Or is he? It's hard to tell these days, especially when New York's wildest vigilante protects the street with two-fisted justice and three different personalities! But even with the mystical force of Egyptian moon-god Khonshu fueling his crusade, how does the night's greatest detective save a city that's as twisted as he is? The road to victory is going to hurt. A lot. Witness the inspiration behind the Disney Plus series as Moon Knight sleuths his way to the rotten core of New York's most bizarre mysteries! PLUS: Witness the first ever appearance of Moon Knight as he makes his comics debut from the 70s!Collecting Moon Knight (2013) #1-6 and Werewolf By Night (1972) #32
"This Black Mirror-style anthology examines the rapid proliferation of technology, the cultural and political polarization of the country, and the technocrats that have driven us to such extremes of thought that we need to present the present as something...futuristic. Each of the five issues is a stand-alone tale with its own art team. An alien invasion that fits in the palm of your hand...a medieval storyteller who has every aspect of her life put into public view...a nefarious presence that promises to make your dreams come true as long as you give it fanatical loyalty in return...a look at a utopian "future" that may not be what it seems...and a simple children's story about a very complex world." -- Back cover
Beethoven's orchestral works include some of the most iconic and popular pieces of classical music ever written. David Hurwitz surveys all of his symphonies, overtures, concertos, theatrical music, his single ballet and other music for the dance, and several short pieces. It also features extensive discographies and recommended recordings.
"As a boy, Evan Smoak was pulled out of a foster home and trained in an off-the-books operation known as the Orphan Program. He was a government assassin known to a few insiders as Orphan X. He eventually broke with the Program and adopted a new name--The Nowhere Man--and a new mission, helping the most desperate in their times of trouble. But the highest power in the country has made him a tempting offer--in exchange for an unofficial pardon, he must stop his clandestine activities. Now Evan has to do the one thing he's least equipped to do--live a normal life. Evan gets a call for help from the one person he never expected. A woman claiming to have given him up for adoption, a woman he never knew--his mother. Her unlikely request: help Andrew Duran--a man whose life has gone off the rails, who was in the wrong place at the wrong time, bringing him to the deadly attention of very powerful figures. Now a brutal brother-and-sister assassin team are after him and with no one to turn to, and no safe place to hide, Evan is Duran's only option. But when the hidden cabal catches on to what Evan is doing, everything he's fought for is on the line--including his own life."--Back cover.
The dramatic story of one of the biggest natural disasters in Canadian history, the Fort McMurray wildfire of 2016, told by three of the firefighters who fought to save the city. On May 1, 2016, a wildfire burning to the southwest of Fort McMurray, Alberta, led to the declaration of a local state of emergency. Two days later, the fire had reached Fort McMurray, forcing the evacuation of 88,000 citizens and destroying 2,400 buildings. In total, the fire would consume more than 500,000 hectares. Into the Fire is a remarkable first-hand account of fighting a major wildfire as it moved with terrifying speed. Over the course of six days, firefighters Jerron Hawley, Graham Hurley, and Steve Sackett of the Fort McMurray Fire Department joined local expert wildfire teams and fire departments from across the country to battle the blaze. In photographs and notes made at the time, they vividly describe what they witnessed; their own personal losses and triumphs; and the fire's devastating effects. With more than 90 stunning colour photographs, Into the Fire is a dramatic eyewitness account of one of the most catastrophic disasters in recent North American history. Intimate in its telling, it is above all a testament to the courage, pride, and extraordinary efforts of the citizens of Fort McMurray, who along with emergency personnel, came together to save their city.
