title: Babylon Berlin (Gereon Rath Mystery)
author:  Volker Kutscher 
description: -The first in a series that's been wildly popular in Germany is an excellent police procedural that cleverly captures the dark and dangerous period of the Weimer Republic before it slides into the ultimate evil of Nazism.- --Kirkus Reviews -Kirkus Reviews-<br /><br />Riveting and atmospheric.--Library Journal<br /><br />Kutscher keeps the surprises coming and doesn't flinch at making his lead morally compromised. ----Publishers Weekly
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  **Praise for Volker Kutscher**
  
  
  
  
  
    
  
  
  
  
  
  ‘Gripping evocative thriller set in Berlin’s seedy underworld during the
  roaring Twenties. A massive hit in its native Germany, Volker Kutscher’s
  series, centered on Detective Inspector Gereon Rath, is currently being filmed
  for television.’
  
  
  
  
  
  The Mail on Sunday
  
  
  
  
  
    
  
  
  
  
  
  ‘Kutscher successfully conjures up the dangerous decadence of the Weimar
  years, with blood on the Berlin streets and the Nazis lurking menacingly in
  the wings.’
  
  
  
  
  
  The Sunday Times
  
  
  
  
  
    
  
  
  
  
  
  ‘Babylon Berlin is a stunning novel that superbly evokes Twenties Germany in
  its seedy splendor. An impressive new crime series.’
  
  
  
  
  
  **Sarah Ward** , author of In Bitter Chill
  
  
  
  
  
    
  
  
  
  
  
  ‘Gripping, skilfully plotted and rich in historical detail, Babylon Berlin
  introduces us to Detective Inspector Gereon Rath, who navigates the turbulent
  waters of Weimar Germany in a suspenseful and noirish