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The Recital

A Joey Morales (and Orphan X and Tommy Stojack and Candy McClure and Aragón Urrea) Short Story

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The Recital

By: Gregg Hurwitz
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Joey Morales was the last recruit of the government's full black operation, the Orphan Program. Trained to be an assassin until she washed out, she was rescued by Evan Smoak, the former agent known as Orphan X. Now Joey, a world-class hacker, starts training for one of her biggest challenges yet: having a normal life.

Still a teenager, she discovers she loves music as much as hacking, if not more so. But as she carves out a space for herself, the one thing missing is a family to support her endeavors. When a major recital comes up, she asks her rescuer turned adopted uncle, Evan, to recruit his various friends into another operation—attending her performance. And while Evan doesn’t understand why she wants them there, he won’t let her be disappointed—no matter what.

A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books.

 Crime Thrillers Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Feel-Good Heartfelt Witty Hacking Computer Security
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Emotional Depth • Character Development • Heartwarming Storyline • Humorous Elements • Engaging Short Format

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Love this series! Joey is keeping all of these personalities glued together - in a good way.

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touching, brutal, violent, kind, devoted with sharp, subtle sarcastic humor. amplifies the characters' tribal humanity without masking their antiseptic brutality towards deserving miscreants.

touching and true to the characters' brutality, de

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I am a huge fan of the orphan X series… Having read all of the books, leading up to this short story, now that I am invested in the characters, I found this story delightful. Like many have said already in their reviews, I laughed, I cried, I laughed again, and then I wished it would not end.
This book would not be the same to me if it was not for Scott brick. His interpretation of the characters informed my mental rolling video.
I seriously cannot wait for the next book!!!

Best short story EVER!!!

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This is sw÷eet story that adds another layer to the series. I don't think it would work in one of the books, but it was great as is.

X might have a real heart

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Powerful, humanizing and beautiful. The story will have you on the edge of your seat!

Some of the best writing of the series!

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