Star FBI detective Amos Decker and his colleague Alex Jamison must solve four increasingly bizarre murders in a dying rust belt town–and the closer they come to the truth, the deadlier it gets in this rapid-fire #1 New York Times bestseller. Something sinister is going on in Baronville. The rust belt town has seen four bizarre murders in the space of two weeks. Cryptic clues left at the … clues left at the scenes–obscure bible verses, odd symbols–have the police stumped.
Amos Decker and his FBI colleague Alex Jamison are in Baronville visiting Alex’s sister and her family. It’s a bleak place: a former mill and mining town with a crumbling economy and rampant opioid addiction. Decker has only been there a few hours when he stumbles on a horrific double murder scene.
Then the next killing hits sickeningly close to home. And with the lives of people he cares about suddenly hanging in the balance, Decker begins to realize that the recent string of deaths may be only one small piece of a much larger scheme–with consequences that will reach far beyond Baronville.
Decker, with his singular talents, may be the only one who can crack this bizarre case. Only this time–when one mistake could cost him everything–Decker finds that his previously infallible memory may not be so trustworthy after all…
ger scheme–with consequences that will reach far beyond Baronville.
Decker, with his singular talents, may be the only one who can crack this bizarre case. Only this time–when one mistake could cost him everything–Decker finds that his previously infallible memory may not be so trustworthy after all…
ger scheme–with consequences that will reach far beyond Baronville.
Decker, with his singular talents, may be the only one who can crack this bizarre case. Only this time–when one mistake could cost him everything–Decker finds that his previously infallible memory may not be so trustworthy after all…
ger scheme–with consequences that will reach far beyond Baronville.
Decker, with his singular talents, may be the only one who can crack this bizarre case. Only this time–when one mistake could cost him everything–Decker finds that his previously infallible memory may not be so trustworthy after all…
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Amos Decker and Alex Jamison are on vacation, enforced for Amos who tags along with Alex as he has nowhere else to go. She’s visiting her sister in Baronville, Pennsylvania to celebrate her niece’s upcoming 6th birthday. On the first night, Decker stumbles upon a double murder next door in the middle of a storm. Instead of low-key downtime, Decker and Jamison are drawn into the investigation to assist local law enforcement because this is no typical case.
The story tackles a contemporary issue, the raging opioid crisis which seems to have impacted this small, dreary industrial town that is trying to emerge from economic downfall. The case morphs into something bigger when it appears to connect with another group of murders that happened earlier. It’s a large cast of suspects and some of it is easy to connect but the underlying motive is more elusive. What distinguishes this story is Decker’s apparent self identity crisis brought on by events associated with his involvement that even had me a bit concerned. He’s also challenged to deal with emotionally charged situations, especially those involving Jamison’s niece, Zoe. Their relationship was truly special, giving us insight into what lies within this complicated man.
I really liked this story, particularly Decker’s inner turmoil. I’m excited to see this character evolve, even if it’s only small steps. The case was compelling and often exciting, especially the climax. The narration duet has finally found its rhythm and it added drama and reality to my reading experience. I love this series and can’t get enough of this unusual character.
Excellent reading.
The Amos Decker Series overall is terrific, but with that being said, The Fallen is still very good, but not up to the standards of the Memory Man and Last Mile, which were absolutely fantastic !!!
Baldacci has never written a bad book. He always mixes it up, no two books sound alike, and each one holds my attention until the conclusion.
I like David Baldacci and the charachers he creates. I like Amos Decker, the star of “Fallen.” What was a little bit on the negative side were the sometimes dry and boring discussions of evidence and police procedures. But don’t get me wrong, I read this one as I’ve read all Baldacci’s novels and enjoyed each one.
great book!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good but a little less depth than previous in the series.
It was excellent with wonderful characters. There were a few plots but they came together in an expert way.
Love these characters. Excellent series that always keeps you on the edge of your seat.
My favorite of the series.
One of my favorite writers!
Another fascinating book by David Baldacci. I’ve read most of his book and every one has been action packed and entertaining. I’ve liked them all, especially the main character in this book.
I have never read a book by Baldacci that I did not like.
Interesting twists. Curious to see if Amos undergoes any changes in the future.
The small town drama of drug overdose and murder could take place in many small towns across the US. A little disappointed in the part the DEA had in helping solve the mystery.
Some parts were not realistic but made for an interesting read.
I like the characters.
Baldacchi is a non miss author, if he wrote it, I will love it.
Excellent reading and can’t put down!!
This is a typically excellent Balducci read..