Nemesis

By: Lindsey Davis

Narrated by: Christian Rodska

Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

In the high summer of 77 AD, Roman informer Marcus Didius Falco is beset by personal problems. A middle-aged couple who supplied statues to his father have disappeared. They had an old feud with a bunch of notorious freedmen, the Claudii, who terrorize the neighborhood. When a mutilated corpse turns up, Falco and his friend Petronius investigate. But just as they are making progress, the Chief Spy, Anacrites, snatches the case away. He makes false overtures of friendship, but fails to cover up the fact that the Claudii have acquired corrupt protection at the highest level. Falco and Petronius dig deeper while the shocking truth creeps closer and closer to home.

©2010 BBC Audiobooks America (P)2010 Lindsay Davis

Outstanding characters, writing, and narration

So sad to come to the end of the Falco series of books. It’s been a wonderful ride, experiencing life in Roman times, living with the Falco family has been a wonderful experience

Good wrap to the series

Wow. I've listened to all the Falco books, one after the other. They never lagged or lost my interest. This one wraps up several story lines and sets the groundwork for the Albia series.
Can't wait to start reading those!

Fantastic Send Off

I’ve been enjoying the ancient gumshoe life of Falco for 20 books now. This final installment didn’t disappoint. I’m sorry to leave this practical and savvy man, but glad of his final story

Everyman's Rome

I love Falco. Such a wisecracking everyman in a Roman Tunic. I am fascinated by the life of Rome woven through the books without hitting you over the head with the research. The plots are interesting, the writing is wonderful, and Christian Rodska is the perfect Falco. This was the first I bought and I am completely hooked.

The contemporary narrative set against antiquity

Am enjoying the relatability of the characters, enjoying the John le Carroll esque writing style. Suspense, intrigue, red herrings, and clever plot twists that are believable and brilliantly tied make this a thoroughly enjoyable reading experience. After Alexandria, this is a worthy sequel and another masterfully written story. I humbly offer another proverbial "Chef's kiss"

If you've been following Falco et al......

I found this to be the best so far, so many questions about characters are answered. There is a fantastic ending in the last two minuets, that I will not spoil for anyone who has followed Falco, Helena and the crew. I promise you this was the best, I really hope that Lindsy Davis creates more, to follow this. I'm so hooked.

Excellent but sad

Perfect detective fiction by the author once again. Sort of the end of an era, but the chronology of Falco could allow for many others within the time line. Keep up the good work!!!

The Best Falco Yet

After having read all the Falco novels, I must say that Nemesis is the best yet. It takes a slightly darker turn, and although sated, wanting more. Loose ends are tied, and one in particular. This pleased me enormously.
As to the narration -- just as Simon Vance IS Ruso in Ruth Downie's novels, Christian Rodska IS Falco to me. I enjoyed the radio plays led by Andrew Lesser, but the single voice unabridged books read by Mr. Rodska are much more fulfilling!

Wonderful

I adore Marcus Dudius Falco. The entire cast of characters, even the bad guys, is well developed and very entertaining. The plot was a bit more convoluted than usual but as always, Ms Davis played fair with the clues. The best kind of mystery, IMHO, is the one that you enjoy listening to as it unfolds, even if some parts are not surprising. It isn't just the destination but the journey! The usual Falco humor is there too. I wasn't too sure about Christian Rodska as the narrator in the first Falco book I bought but now I can't imagine anyone else playing the assorted parts, especially Falco. This book does have an interesting surprise at the end. I can't wait for the next book in the series to see what happens!

gloomier than the others

This one wraps up some persistent loose ends in a very satisfactory way, but is possibly only matched by the first book for violence. Then again, what else can you expect from a serial killer?