I was excited to read this fresh instalment of Patricia Wolf’s exquisitely written Lucas Walker series. I particularly like the social conscience that infuses her writing, her world-building and the overarching storyline of the series. In Nemesis, Lucas is in Berlin, once again trying to track down his nemesis, Markovich. Of course, this means a welcome reconnection with Barbara. We readers are following two cases as alongside Lucas's investigation, Barbara is investigating a spate of poisonings at a schrebergarten outside of Berlin. Patricia Wolf is fabulous with setting - her descriptions of Berlin's inner suburbs are vividly rendered. There’s so much romantic longing too. It takes your breath away at moments in the book. For all that Lucas and Barbara are risk takers in their professional lives, they find romantic courage more difficult .

I am so sad I have already finished this book and hope Patricia is writing another one.

Australian gang leader Stefan Markovich is still being followed by DS Lucas Walker. Now, undercover as a forger, Lucas has pursued him to Berlin where he hopes to finally arrest him.
Coincidentally, Detective Barbara Guerra lives and works in Berlin. Lucas and Barbara have been fighting a strong attraction to each other since they met in Australia when Lucas worked on a case that was personal to Barbara. The attraction is still there but both are immersed in police work. Lucas is trying to set up an appointment with Markovich while Barbara is handling a complicated case in a small lakeside colony outside Berlin. One deadly poisoning is quickly followed by another and Barbara is frustrated by the lack of support from her department. Their stories alternate until a near tragedy brings them together. Will distance will separate them again?

The sixth in a series by Patricia Wolf, Nemesis features strong characters, and a carefully constructed plot. Berlin provides a new, gritty location for the series and a chance for Barbara to show Lucas her hometown, so far away from his. The title Nemesis links both cases in a clever, understated way. I cant wait for the next in this series. 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Embla Books and Patricia Wolf for this ARC.

I really enjoy this series.
Walker is a detective I'd put all my faith in if he crossed my path.
Good to have him back, out of Australia AND back with Barbara.
Some great fast paced action, especially towards the end, and crimes that anyone could have committed.
Very very enjoyable.
Hope we see more of these guys, soon.