Hope Rises, David Baldacci
Hope Rises, David Baldacci
List: $31.99 | Sale: $22.40
Club: $15.99

Hope Rises

Author: David Baldacci

Narrator: MacLeod Andrews, Will Collyer, Shiromi Arserio, Christine Lakin, Larry Herron, Tim Lounibos

Unabridged: 12 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/14/2026


Synopsis

Walter Nash began a journey down a dark path of seemingly no return, and now he  finds himself questioning everything that got him there in this thrilling sequel to Nash Falls from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci.

Walter Nash, working under the alias of Dillon Hope, is on the road to revenge after becoming an informant for the FBI against a global criminal operation headed up by Victoria Steers. Steers has ripped everything Nash held dear away from him. He has nothing left to lose and with long, rigorous training under his belt the gentle and sensitive Nash has transformed into something he never thought he’d be: a physically imposing man with lethal skills. And now he has only goal left in life: taking down Victoria Steers.

In order to succeed, he’s going to need to cross enemy lines and work the job from the inside. But Steers is shrewd and only brings those she trusts completely into her inner circle. Nash must rely on every ounce of his hard-earned skills in order to prove himself an ally to Steers if he’s ever going to get close enough to decimate her criminal empire.

Yet, despite hating the woman for destroying his life, Nash finds himself oddly drawn to Steers in ways that he never could’ve imagined. And what he ultimately discovers will turn all he believed upside down, forcing Nash to do something truly unfathomable.

So, will the truth set Nash free?

Or end him?

About David Baldacci

Author, David Baldacci, was born in Richmond VA in 1960. He had had a different plan for his life than most authors. He received a law degree from the University of VA and practiced in law for many years in Washington, DC. He actively began writing stories as a child after his mother gave him a notebook. As he got older he wrote short stories and screenplays without reaching much success. He then turned to writing a novel where he spent three years writing Absolute Powers in 1996, which proved to be a bestseller. He has published 29 bestselling adult novels and 4 children's novels.

Baldacci and his wife live in Vienna, VA where they are the founders of "Wish You Well Foundation". (named after one of his novels, "Wish You Well" which was also a screenplay for the movie starring Ellen Burstyn.) The Foundation works to combat illiteracy in the United States. Baldacci has over 110 million copies of his book in print.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Shivar Anne on January 10, 2026

Many thanks to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for sending me an advanced reader copy of Hope Rises. This book is a sequel to Nash Falls. Walter Nash has to change his identity and go into hiding due to unfortunate events that occur in this first book. You will need to read Nash Falls because......more

Goodreads review by Dozelina on February 18, 2026

I’m going to be honest, I don’t think this is Baldacci’s strongest series. Not bad by any means, but I think maybe I had super high expectations because Baldacci writes awesome books. :) Hope Rises was definitely fast-paced and packed with action. There’s a lot going on: undercover work, revenge, shi......more

Goodreads review by Cherie on February 14, 2026

I love how David Baldacci writes but this one was a harder read. In the beginning, there are lots of characters to keep track of and by the end, if you didn't read the first one, it won't make a lot of sense. Do yourself a favor and read this almost immediately after the first Nash book. In this book......more

Goodreads review by Dawn H. on January 06, 2026

This is a great continuation of Nash Falls. The story picks up right where Nash Falls ended and continues the story of Walter Nash/Dillon Hope and Victoria Steers criminal enterprise. Yes, you need to read Nash Falls first and it’s terrific, so no worries. Just settle in and read them one after the......more

Goodreads review by Heather on February 03, 2026

I received this ARC from NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing. I couldn't wait to continue this story. I read the first Walter Nash book last year, and as soon as I was done I wanted more. This sequel did not disappoint. I really enjoyed the twists and turns... some I guessed and some I didn't. I......more