[4] The Washington Post compared Orphan X to the beginning of a Bourne like book series, referring to it as a "smart, stylish, state-of-the-art thriller.

"[4] Author Robert Crais stated that "a new thriller superstar is born" and novelist David Baldacci was quoted as saying "read this book...you will thank me.

"[4] The Associated Press stated that Hurwitz "delivers a masterpiece of suspense and thrills...that invokes the best of “Batman,” ”The Bourne Identity” and “The Equalizer” films.

"[7] Orphan X became an international bestseller, making lists such as the USA Today, The Boston Globe, New Zealand, and Australia.

[4] 22nd & Green, the production company owned by Bradley Cooper and Todd Phillips was linked to the film.