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#475 | Gregg Hurwitz | Crafting the Orphan X Universe A Conversation with a NYT Best Seller | With AM Adair

The Protectors® Podcast

English - December 22, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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When you pick up the phone and dial a number from a thriller novel, you don't expect an answer. Yet, bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz defies expectations with his Orphan X series, where the protagonist's number is very much active, bridging the gap between our world and Evan Smoak's high-stakes adventures. In a riveting discussion with Gregg, we uncover the intricate details that make his stories pulse with authenticity, from the research on technology to the homage paid to real-life inspirations. Our conversation also touches upon the symbiosis of character development and narrative, where action sequences serve not as the core but as the thrilling backdrop to Evan Smoak's personal evolution and the deep-seated complexities that make him relatable.


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