This isn’t just another Orphan X mission. It’s a shattering of his assassin’s code. A moral reckoning. In which Orphan X will either be remade forever… or destroyed.

Exciting first stretch of tour ahead. I'm hitting Santa Monica, Scottsdale, Houston, Austin, Dallas, St. Louis, Chicago, Palm Beach, and Orange. Then? Nap with Rhodesian ridgebacks. Can’t wait to hit the road!

The unboxing ritual: 2026 edition.

Angelenos, come see me in conversation with David Duchovny this upcoming Tuesday at @dieselbookstore.com. It promises to be fun, funny, and occasionally intense.

Write the story that holds up the world.

Only 5 more days until Evan Smoak takes on his most complex mission yet. Are you ready? buff.ly/pS444fI

World-class swashbuckling thriller. I crushed it in one sitting. There's some depictions of Jews that are very, let's just say, 1905, but if you can get past that, it's an extraordinary adventure tale. #booksky

Sometimes two wrongs DO make a right.” UK hardcover just arrived on an appropriately foggy morning. Ain’t she pretty? Who’s ready for the February 12th release? buff.ly/pumDIA4

My newsletter subscribers are the first to know about upcoming missions. Are you in the loop? buff.ly/pnZYlUl?

Stock up on Orphan X merch so you can show up strong for the Antihero tour. Sandwich boards also welcome. buff.ly/lBg5kUe

Join me at the Tucson Festival of Books on March 14-15th, where I'll be participating in two panels about crafting page turners alongside world-class authors like C.J. Box, Reed Farrell Coleman, Linda Moore, and Matt Goldman. Hope to see you there! buff.ly/t6aIXNO

I confess I'm unreasonably pleased to have my Orphan X @mysteriousbookshop.com profile short story nominated for an @mysterywriters.bsky.social Edgar Award along with some of my favorite writer-humans. Go us! buff.ly/yuqNJDH

Scott Brick fans are in for a real treat. Call 1-855-2-NOWHERE to hear the full excerpt from Antihero.

"The assertion that you live in a lie while I live in the truth is the most cruel thing one person can say to another." -Leo Tolstoy, “A Confession”

Antihero's first reviews are looking great. Thank you, @libraryjournal.bsky.social, @ala-booklist.bsky.social, Best Thriller Books, Kirkus Reviews, and The Real Bookspy for the support and getting the word out!

Have you caught up to Orphan X? NEMESIS launches today in trade paperback! buff.ly/YZPGY39

Exciting news: Everyone who attends a book tour event or orders a copy from participating stores will receive a limited-edition printed copy of The Code, my latest (supremely badass) Orphan X short story. buff.ly/HAyYI9m

Low-tech weapons training for Orphan X.

Tomorrow at 4pm PST/ 7pm EST I'll be joined with my friend, the talented and prodigiously amusing @TodGoldberg.bsky.social, for the Southern California News Group's Bookish podcast featuring my upcoming Orphan X book, ANTIHERO. Register here: buff.ly/WfFmzem

Facebook: Came upon this weird sight in the library when I came down for my writing break. #DogLife

“A relentless battle between vengeance and virtue.” – @LibraryJournal.bsky.social on ANTIHERO, the 11th installment in the Orphan X series

The North Water is spectacular, dark, and chilling -- Melville meets Poe meets Thomas Hardy. Worth a watch for those of ye who are not faint of stomach.

MISSION UPDATE: New ANTIHERO Tour Dates Have Dropped! SoCal, NorCal, Scottsdale, Texas, Florida, St. Louis, and the Hamptons! Everyone attending an event will receive a limited-edition printed copy of The Code, an Orphan X short story, so be sure to mark your calendars! buff.ly/JM9B9iA

I saw "Edward" in Los Angeles recently. It is unlike any theater I have seen, a riveting and poignant small performance that is almost impossible to describe—maybe like if Cheever wrote a biographical play in the form of a puzzle. I recommend seeing it at @mysteriousbookshop.com buff.ly/C26lymP

Who wants a shot to win a signed ARC of Antihero? Subscribe to my newsletter for a chance to get your hands on one next week! buff.ly/lnQ8BYB

The further out I get from watching @StephenKing.bsky.social's The Life of Chuck, the more convinced I am of its brilliance.

Your New Year's resolution: Come to an ANTIHERO event. We have some amazing things planned this year, including killer interlocutors like John Sandford and David Duchovny. Stay tuned for more tour date drops. buff.ly/oo82ZUT

Merry Christmas from my crew to yours!

Crime Headline of the Day: buff.ly/cG4Ple1

December in Los Angeles. Hope it’s beautiful where you are, too.

Well, The Real Book Spy's gone and done it again. Here's his 100 Best Thriller of 2025 -- with NEMESIS hitting the top 10. "An absolute knockout." buff.ly/OuO9Hey

BRACE FOR IMPACT, the latest from Brigadier General and Bronze Star recipient Anthony Tata has just dropped. If you like cutting-edge thrillers laced through with action and soaked in ground truth, crack this baby open. #booksky

Good news for Orphan X fans in the UK: LONE WOLF is today’s Daily Deal on Audible! Don’t miss your chance to hear the legendary Scott Brick's award-winning performance for only £3.99. #booksky buff.ly/ERtDBJf

They’ve been after Evan Smoak for YEARS.

The inmates are running the asylum. Again.

"Readers new to Hurwitz’s propulsive, muscular series are advised to buckle up for a wildly entertaining ride. Hurwitz combines nonstop twists and punchy action with the ethical conflict that regularly arises from Evan’s moral code..." -Kirkus Reviews

This is the story of how an unwanted kid from a foster home became the world's most lethal operator. Read how Evan Smoak became Orphan X. buff.ly/zQTJ8uw

Orphan X Audiobook Fans! 🎧 Big news: Audible is currently running a sitewide sale and ANTIHERO is discounted 51% (!). If you were thinking of listening to the great Scott Brick narrate this baby, now's the perfect time to get your preorder in!

Vince Gilligan is a national treasure. Pluribus on (AppleTV+) is must-see TV.

“She’d been sipping Cîroc, a perfectly acceptable choice of vodka, and when he’d sat next to her and ordered Jewel of Russia Ultra, he’d caught her attention. Like him she was nicely into her thirties, and she had the poise and grace to show for it.” - THE PRODIGAL SON, Book 6 in the Orphan X series

Orphan X wishes you happy carving.

Bad Boy Who Ate AirPods.

Craziest deal in the history of Orphan X. From right now through 12/2 you can get the first 7 Orphan X books for $2.99 each! That's: Orphan X, The Nowhere Man, Hellbent, Out of the Dark, Into the Fire, Prodigal Son, and Dark Horse. buff.ly/ki9lA91

If one is fortunate enough to spot a pair of pants decorated with foxes sipping martinis, it seems wise to acquire said pair of pants.

Penthouse level please.

Well. I did it. I wrote a super creepy, very thriller-y stand alone novella. It's called The Delivery. You have to wait for it until May 2026. But I promise it's worth waiting for. Pre-order here: buff.ly/PkerVW4

Ideal for carrying workout gear, operational tools, (or dead bodies.)

Rack ‘em!

The finest assassin of this or any generation gives pause at the end of a vigorous work day and contemplates his next sip.

Timeless. buff.ly/zHiAfwU