Volker Kutscher — Gereon Rath Story 02 Moabit...

: Set in 1927 Berlin, two years before the events of Babylon Berlin .

: It provides essential context for Charly's "Prussian principles" and her drive to join the police force despite her underworld surroundings.

: Often labeled as Volume 0.5 because it is a prequel. Volker Kutscher Gereon Rath Story 02 Moabit...

: Critics and readers view it as a "puzzle piece" that expands the larger fictional world (or "universe") beyond Gereon's perspective.

: Published as a collaboration with illustrator Kat Menschik , the book is known for its distinct visual identity and atmospheric artwork that complements Kutscher's noir tone. Significance in the Series : Set in 1927 Berlin, two years before

: Like the main series, it explores the gritty, transitioning society of the Weimar Republic, focusing on the mix of industrial sites and working-class struggles in the Moabit district . Product Details Title : Moabit

: Short story / Illustrated novella (approx. 88 pages) : Critics and readers view it as a

: Her father, Christian Ritter, is a prison guard at the Moabit Prison . He becomes entangled in a brutal assassination attempt involving the notorious "Berolina" ringverein (a criminal organization), an event that fundamentally changes Lotte’s life and sets her on the path to becoming "Charly".