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

Gregg Hurwitz

Nov 2023 · Macmillan Audio · Narrated by Scott Brick

About this audiobook

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.

Ratings and reviews

Amazing as always! I love the fact that we got to know Joey a little bit better my major complete is that it was way too short!

I loved the story and Scott Brick 's brilliant performance. I am a huge fan of X series.

About the author

GREGG 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. Gregg currently serves as the Co-President of International Thriller Writers (ITW). Additionally, he’s written screenplays and television scripts for many of the major studios and television networks. He lives in Los Angeles.