The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for a thrill? You're invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Hurwitz will chat about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling. The event begins at 7:00pm.

Orphan X follows Evan Smoak, a vigilante who was recruited as a child into a secret government program to become an assassin. Nemesis, released in 2025, is the tenth and most recent installment in the series.

Hurwitz is the New York Times #1 internationally bestselling author of 24 thrillers, including the Orphan X series. His novels have won numerous literary awards and have been published in 33 languages.

To register, or for more information, visit tinyurl.com/HurwitzOCL.

Ocean County Library cardholders can borrow Nemesis by visiting tinyurl.com/NemesisOCL.

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