The Gripping New Sunday Times Top 5 Bestseller From the Bestselling Author of out of the Dark and Orphan X'Outstanding in Every Way' Lee ChildEvan Smoak - former government assassin, 'Orphan X', turned white knight of last resort - is planning on hanging up his gun.Then he gets one last call.Max Merriweather has lost his wife, home and career. Now it looks like he's going to lose his life. A murdered cousin has left him a package and a team of assassins on his trail . . .Nothing Evan can't handle. If it weren't for the fact he's carrying a brutal concussion that's made him vulnerable. Or that the simple job of keeping Max safe quickly escalated into a mission unlike anything he's ever encountered.But as Evan's problems mount just one thing is clear: he is now in the most dangerous position of his life . . .Praise for Orphan X'Weapons-grade thriller writing' GUARDIAN'A stellar series, the stories get better with each instalment. Throwing the main character literally into the fire showcases how truly heroic Evan Smoak is. He's the man you want in your corner when justice is needed' DAILY MAIL