The Nix

Nathan Hill's debut, The Nix, spans several decades and locations, exploring themes of family, history, and identity. The story centers on Samuel, a disillusioned writer and college teacher, whose mother suddenly reappears after decades, embroiled in a bizarre political scandal. As Samuel uncovers his mother's past and his own, he is drawn into a deeper exploration of her mysterious history and the nation’s, revealing complex truths along the way.