Nine To Noon Book review: Nash Falls by David Baldacci
Nov 19, 2025
Sally Wendley, a passionate book reviewer known for her sharp critiques of contemporary fiction, dives into David Baldacci's gripping tale, Nash Falls. She unpacks the complexities of protagonist Nash's life, from his corporate success to the haunting shadows of his past, including a tragic family background. The tension escalates as Nash is pulled into an FBI investigation against a sinister money-laundering operation. Sally expertly highlights Baldacci's engaging writing style, and her excitement for future installments shines through.
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Protagonist's Difficult Backstory
- Nash comes from a poor upbringing, lost his mum to cancer and had an estranged Vietnam-vet father who later dies at his funeral.
- These events shape his character and set the emotional stakes when the FBI recruits him as an undercover informant.
Ethics Versus Personal Risk
- Nash is pulled into an FBI sting against his employer to expose a huge international money-laundering scheme tied to a criminal, Victoria Stairs.
- His moral code forces him to risk career and family, showing the novel's tension between ethics and personal safety.
Villain's Global Reach
- The scheme links to an international criminal, Victoria Stairs, who has left a trail of missing people.
- Once the crooks discover Nash's role, his entire family's lives are endangered, raising the stakes.
