The Ratcatcher - Season 2

by Anthony Khaseria, Ayesha Antoine (Narrator), Danny Horn (Narrator)

Set more than a year after the traumatic events of Season 1. Based on the psychological report by Dr. Grunwald, Paula Bayern was suspended from duty. While she is trying, poorly, to adjust to her new life as a civilian, she remains convinced that the case was never solved. And it seems as if she may be

Several youths in Freidorf are involved in bizarre crimes that nobody can explain. But that's not when police chief Gerhard Ritter disappears without a trace and Paula's name appears at the scene of the crime, her superior Müller has no choice but to send her back to the small town.

Together with Jakob and Gandalf, Paula is finally pushed to find out who is behind all this – and what really happened in the city over 30 years ago.

Starring Ayesha Antoine, Danny Horn, Enzo Squillino Jr and Rufus Wright with a full cast.

Available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.

Genres: Mystery, Audiobook

Audible Audio

Published August 6, 2026

About the author

Anthony is UK born but of Indo-Irish heritage, something that is perhaps reflected in his eclectic taste in stories and for mixing genres and ideas within his work.

He is drawn to narratives that contain playful elements, unexpected, sometimes subversive twists and particularly enjoys high-concept Comedy-Drama, the Absurd, Magic Realism and Sci-Fi. He has won several international writing competitions and has had work presented at Tribeca Film Festival and BAFTA.

Recently he has been working on a narrative video game and has a Sit-Com and a feature film in development with production companies in London. Anthony has a BA Hons in English Literature, an MA in Screenwriting and is represented by The Agency, UK.

Reviews

[Stacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Did you also interview the butcher, the baker, and the candlestick maker, detective?

A year after "The Ratcatcher" case was solved, strange occurrences begin happening again within the small town of Freidorf. Detective Paula Beyer, originally assigned to the case, was never convinced that the true culprit was charged and that 'The Ratcatcher' is still out there. It seems from these new occurrences, where sinister fairy tales are being reenacted by teenagers, that she is correct.

Still fighting personal demons of her own after losing her son, Paula has to really focus on clearing her head in order to get ahead of this brilliant psychopath to solve the case once and for all.

**I love this second installment! It's such an immersive experience with background noises and music throughout. I will say that it is necessary to listen to Season 1 before starting Season 2 as this is a continuation of the first story.

Audible Original
Duration: 6 hours and 18 minutes
Narrators: Ayesha Antoine, Danny Horn, Enzo Squillino Jr., and Rufus Wright

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not quite as good as the first one for me but still brilliant! It wrapped up all the questions I had from the first one and it has been left open for more 🥳 I can see that there are more seasons available just not in English yet, please 🙏🏻 do make them in English

I didn't see the twist of who the ratcatcher is at all and it's always nice when things aren't predictable.

The audio was fantastic as always and I can't wait for more!

[Steph · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Narrated by Ayesha Antoine, Danny Horn, Enzo Squillino Jr and Rufus Wright with a full cast.”

[Cara Wilson · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

Giving it 4.5 ⭐️ only because the big finale reveal fell a bit flat for me. It completely relies on a character I had zero recollection of from last season, so the twist didn't hit the way it was supposed to. Still a top-tier listen, though!

[Gisela Marengo · Rating 4.75 out of 5]

4.75⭐️ I thought Season 1 was creepy, but OMG, Season 2 just made everything worse, and I mean that in the best way possible! 😳 I was already disturbed by the first season, but this one had me feeling even more uncomfortable. The darkness, the creepy atmosphere, and that constant feeling that something terrible was coming really got to me. There were moments when I was like, NOPE, I don’t like where this is going! 😂I just get so hooked on the audio so creepy, dark and eerie.

[Megan (ReadingRover) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Surprisingly, I liked this one better than the first. It was easier for me to get into and I was hooked right away. It was tied into the first book but you didn’t have to have listened to the first one to enjoy this one. 3.5 stars

[Cara (Deputy LEM at HMP Low Newton) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Giving it 4.5 ⭐️ only because the big finale reveal fell a bit flat for me. It completely relies on a character I had zero recollection of from last season, so the twist didn't hit the way it was supposed to. Still a top-tier listen, though!

[Ursula Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a continuation from season 1. Many characters return and we learn more about them and things hinted at in season one. Some cringe sections, but things are not resolved. Hopefully the next chapter will finish things up. Great cast and twists.

[Jess Fairbairn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was this as good as the first? No but it was still entertaining and engaging. I do get a little tired of the cliched main detective is a drunk or most be vilified angle

[Mandie Mac · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5🌟🎧
Theatrical full cast
This is such a good thriller series.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating 3.5

[Jey · Rating 4 out of 5]

loved the 1st one and loved the 2nd one, this was a brilliant listen

[Nicole T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely brilliant

[Ashley Burrow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this just as Much as the 1st one! Such a good listen! Felt like I was watching a film. 👌

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally Season 2!

Started and finished in less than a day and I am SO happy that Khaseria continued on with this story line! I was blown away by it almost completely.