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The book ends on a bit of a cliffhanger and I will be interested to see what direction future books in this series will take.

The narrative unfolds as Walker awaits news on the review of his actions in the previous book, setting the stage for a new set of challenges. Assigned to train local narcotics officers, Walker becomes embroiled in the investigation of the execution of Matt Munro, a character familiar to those who followed the previous installment. Simultaneously, he is drawn into the heartbreaking case of a brutal home invasion that claims the life of Siobhan Owen and leaves her young daughter Gabby in a coma. As the number of days since the couple’s disappearance climbs, DS Walker is joined by Rita’s older sister. A detective herself with Berlin CID, she has flown to Australia – desperate to find her sister before it’s too late. Lucas is also unaware that his presence in Surfers Paradise has been noted, and a bounty exists for his elimination, something that leads to a poor judgement call and quite a lot of pain later on. I liked the fact there are basically two threads to this story. I enjoyed guessing how the stories converge. Dual plots can be hit and miss, but in this case I thought it worked really well, also it ensures that ‘all important’ suspense and tension never waivers. Paradise is an evocative novel that excels in its characterisations and depictions of the seedier and violent side of the Gold Coast. Highly recommend.As Walker digs deeper into the dark underbelly of this shimmering city by the ocean, a case from his own past resurfaces, with deadly consequences. As Walker and Guerra uncover more information, darker details are revealed along with an environment where a number of people seem to know more than they care to reveal, including Walker’s own supervisor. Lucas works in the organized crime unit in Sydney, and as he starts helping Barbara, he recognizes what appears to be a major drug setup in Caloodie, associated with a motorcycle gang. So this becomes the focus of his investigation even though he is told by his superior not to investigate because there is a major undercover operation underway with regards to this gang. Unbeknownst to Walker, when a dangerously violent man introduced in the previous novel learns of his Gold Coast presence, plans are made for revenge against Walker. Each chapter is titled with the day of the week and how many days the pair have been missing. Barbara is arriving.

Nail-biting thriller! ... From the beginning I was hooked!... A thrilling ride that had me holding my breath through its finale . Highly recommended' Reader review, 5 starsParadise is recommended to those that enjoy police procedurals with humanly developed characters and the novels of writers like Garry Disher. Paradise was provided by Embala Books through Netgalley upon the promise of a fair review and is set to be published on May 17, 2023. This was an excellent mix of missing persons in the very harsh northern Australia, police procedural with a well fleshed out link to home and family. The conditions of this part of Australia well described, with a mix of helpful community members and the troubled ones with secrets to hide. The scourge of drugs and the toll this takes on small communities was convincing. However, Chief Inspector Rutherford who heads the Federal Police of Australia’s organized crime unit calls with an assignment for him.

At some point, she worked for “Monocle” magazine as a correspondent from Lisbon and for the Independent as a design columnist, We don’t have it in Australia, although I remember people taking it in America and it’s available in the UK, where the author lived for years. I sympathise, because I've lived in more than one country and don't always remember where I used what. It’s a petty complaint, certainly, and I mention it only because I’m surprised an Aussie editor didn’t notice it. I read a library copy, not a preview. I hope they fix it in the digital editions.I loved the setting of Surfer’s beach by day. It’s a seaside city with its sparkling surf beaches, tourists and sunny days. But there’s also a seedier side hidden from the tourist, where violence, drugs and criminal activities thrive. Wolf’s setting is so vividly described you can practically smell the suntan lotion and salty air! The plot is intense in Paradise and revolves around bikkie gangs, drugs and greed! Another gripping read and I also rated Paradise as a 5-star read. This time Lucas is staying in a swanky flat in Surfers Paradise on the coast of Australia, I cannot give you the reason why without spoiling the plot! But all becomes clear after reading book 1!

During her time there, she coved all manner of subjects from politics, design, culture, art, human interest, and political pieces from all over the world. this country – it’s huge and empty. The police station is in a tiny old wooden house, there’s just one cop out here, and the others are thousands of miles away and I don’t know if they really are taking it seriously.” Soon enough, he is made a deputy and requested to help in the investigation of a gang-style murder of Matt Monroe, a notorious drug dealer.

The language was real, and having a foreign character gave the opportunity to explain a few Aussie terms. The only real flaw I found was two references to Pepto-Bismol.