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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 5h

One of our biggest successes over at @thrillerwriters has been Online Thriller School. I'm doing a couple of courses this year and first up is “Editing: Choosing the Right Words” with the great Benjamin Dreyer of Dreyer's English fame on Tuesday, Oct 20. bit.ly/OTSRegister Hope to see you there!

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 8h

You've got one day to grab THE DELIVERY for just $2.49. It's not often you can be thrilled and chilled for under three dollars (and not regret it). buff.ly/rrCnWiD

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Throwback -- first time on a film set as a writer in 2013, working with the wondrous Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum.

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Evan Smoak was raised and trained in an off-the-books black box program designed to create the perfect deniable intelligence asset: a disposable assassin. He was Orphan X—until he broke with the Program and used everything he learned to disappear and become the legendary protector, the Nowhere Man.

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

“Evan’s usual playbook isn’t enough this time, and watching him dig for something beyond tactics, something more human, makes this one of the most emotionally charged entries in the series.” -firstCLUE on LAST MAN STANDING, on-sale: February 9th. Thank you for kind words, firstCLUE!

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The zombie fungus that was the inspiration for my YA series The Rains! Of course, in my world? It DOES jump into humans.

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Last month, I posted a video with all my foreign covers, and several of you wanted to take a closer look, so here they are! Which version is your favorite?

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A reader fan-casted the Orphan X movie, complete with a movie poster. What do you think? What changes would YOU make?

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Okay, readers, I have ONE advance reader's copy of ANTIHERO left. And it's gonna be personalized to whoever wins the bid at this weekend's Friends of the Ashland Public Library Mystery/Thriller Swag Bag Online auction. buff.ly/wsSirNm

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

All right, UK readers. You asked and you shall receive. THE DELIVERY, 0.99 GBP, today only in an Amazon Kindle Daily Deal. That's basically free. Grab it up here: buff.ly/exL6m2i

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

At the end of an exhausting writing day, I consult my household relaxation experts on how to unwind.

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Brilliant show. Gripping, dark, and so astute psychologically. Elizabeth Meriwether, who created FURIOUS, also created New Girl and wrote No Strings Attached. What an amazing talent she is -- so much insight and range.

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I'm beyond grateful to thriller legends David Baldacci, Lee Child, and Karin Slaughter for their kind words about the Orphan X series. If you haven't taken the dive into the series yet, now is a good time to see what they're talking about. (LAST MAN STANDING drops 2/9).

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I hesitate to give concrete writing advice –everyone's creative process is different– but this is what has always worked for me. What topics do you find yourself drawn to again and again?

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A change in plans: Unfortunately, I will no longer be attending Bloody Scotland this year due to an unavoidable personal matter. I'm very sorry to miss it and hope to make it across the pond -- and to Bloody Scotland -- some time soon.

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Big discount on the upcoming Orphan X mission! From 9/9-9/11, you can order LAST MAN STANDING from bn.com and get 25% off with code PREORDER25. Note, this discount is only available to B&N members but free memberships are available - check it here: buff.ly/LduhHo6

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Thanks Forces of Geek for choosing THE DELIVERY as recommended summer reading! A “tense novella” -- check! "Terrifying" -- check! "Darkest desires" -- check! Give a read and tell me what you think. buff.ly/1uyOq9d

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

UK readers! Orphan X is ready to swing into your Kindle for a mere £0.99 for the entire month of September. Grab it, gift it, read it now! buff.ly/hRdsEIf

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It's the story you've been waiting for. A deadly mission pulls Evan into a rescue that forces him to confront the one thing he can't outfight: his past. Buckle up, readers. This one goes all the way back. THE DAMAGE MAN: On-sale now. buff.ly/5l5cbOO

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

"With this much-anticipated twelfth installment, Gregg Hurwitz raises the bar and once again proves why the Orphan X series stands among the very best in the thriller genre." An early review from Steve Netter at Best Thriller Books. Orphan X hoists a glass of chilled vodka to you. buff.ly/uvCs4uT

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Every X Fund donation recipient is asked to choose someone else to receive a check, helping out the next person in need. A recent X Fund recipient at Dunn chose a dining hall staff member who goes above and beyond for the community. A good example of the impact the X Fund can have. buff.ly/6hx14DL

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Dutch showing up big-time for Antihero. Perhaps because he had a Bobby's Gin in place of his beloved vodka.

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

"A fun, riveting, and deftly crafted read from start to finish." Thank you, Midwest Book Review! That was my hope for my first novella, THE DELIVERY, a psychological thriller about an AI companion that (who?) will do anything to serve. The consequences are terrifying.

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Orphan X cracks Collider's list of 10 Greatest Thriller Book Series of All Time at Number 4! (Next up, that Evan Smoak-Miss Marple crossover y'all have been waiting for!) buff.ly/wdGqwnP

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Last month I had the opportunity to sit down with The Crew Reviews to talk about the story behind THE DELIVERY, and why a tale about outsourcing our lives might be the most unsettling thing I’ve written. You can check it out here: buff.ly/CzPbz6G

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Leave it to Scott Brick to add this master flourish to his audiobook reading of The Delivery. When he called to tell me what he was doing with Mr. Man's dialogue, I couldn’t believe it. Another brilliant stroke — that listeners might only notice subliminally.

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Sometimes when the beasts cease to behave, I have to put on hero Rhodesian ridgeback content to soothe their wild souls.

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

"The absolute greatest villain miniseries DC Comics has ever published, Penguin: Pain and Prejudice is a flawless reading experience perfect for crime thriller fans." What an honor! It was such a delight working with Szymon Kudranski back in 2011 on PAIN AND PREJUDICE. buff.ly/BR4bX6s

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Different covers. Different languages. Same Orphan X. Big thanks to all my publishers, translators and readers who’ve carried Evan Smoak all around the world. Which cover is your favorite?

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Have you accepted The Delivery? If you're looking for a fast-paced thriller about technology, trust, and the dangers we invite into our homes, it's waiting for you.

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

And now, a word from Orphan X's new Vice President of Readers... Do you have an Evan Smoak spokesperson in your life? Or is it you? Post your own video about why you think people should read X and tag me here.

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Lisa Gardner's first stand alone in a good long while is a great jumping on point. And made for a great #FlatheadLakeRead at Mark Sullivan's novelist cabin. I'll be interviewing Ms. Lisa at the The Poisoned Pen. August 3 at 3 PT. Tune in to hear all about her evil twisted mind.

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Very cool and wide-ranging chat about Antihero, narrative, and religion with Jonathan Pageau, brilliant icon carver and symbologist who I dedicated this book to! buff.ly/eRqnRgV

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

How often do we invite technology into our lives without understanding it? How often to we agree to "terms and conditions" on a new app without reading them? Had a great time talking about all this -- and The Delivery's creepy premise -- with Ayesha Rascoe on NPR's Weekend Edition. buff.ly/FBUInzP

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Get ready for Orphan X's most dangerous mission yet. Coming early 2027.

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

What a great Fourth of July weekend with Mark Sullivan and Connor Sullivan celebrating America's 250th birthday. It's been the ultimate gift for me as a writer to have been born in a country that entrusts its citizens with the freedom to think, speak, disagree, read, argue, negotiate, and create.

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Still need a copy of THE DELIVERY? Good news. From now until July 28 2026, we are doing a Goodreads giveaway of 100 (!!) ebooks to US entrants. Enter here: buff.ly/ogl1sA2

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Great list from ScreenRant of thrillers that measure up to Reacher. Cool to see Orphan X on the list with some of his favorite partners in crime. buff.ly/BKIXGDz

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Thrilled to see that THE DELIVERY is resonating with readers. There’s nothing better! Big thanks to everyone who has taken the time to leave a review and spread the word.

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

A hardcore Foolkiller fan got tatts from my Marvel run on both arms. Writing for Marvel MAX years ago was an absolute dream. Huge highlight was taking over Punisher for the next run after the great Garth Ennis.

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The Delivery has arrived. It promises to solve so many of your problems. It will know you so, so well. Just one catch. You have to invite it in. Take a peek behind the novella.

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Hard to express how much I'm looking forward to Bloody Scotland! I've heard it's one of the most beautiful crime festivals in the world. And check out the lineup -- Denise Mina, Charles Cumming, Tana French, Lee Child, Lucy Foley, Scott Frank, Mark Billingham, S.A. Cosby, Richard Osman and more!

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

THE DELIVERY is here at last. But you have to open the door to it. You have to invite it in. I promise, it'll be the scariest delivery you've ever received

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I broke down the No Lives Matter "Horseshoe of Nihilism" with The Atlas Society CEO, Jennifer Grossman on the Objectively Speaking podcast this month. Catch it here: buff.ly/VaFFnmx

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

After the World Cup opener in Doha four years ago, I was thrilled to be in Los Angeles for the first American kickoff. Our team was crisp and dominant. What a great game it was.

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

My newsletter subscribers are the first to know about upcoming missions. And things are about to get spicy with updates. Are you in the loop? buff.ly/cFSOWEq

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Gregg Hurwitz @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Some photos from Galt’s Gulch earlier this month. Had a great time during my keynote discussion with Atlas Society CEO, Jennifer Grossman.

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