Exciting reading in Sachsenheim: Arndt's crime thriller delights 80 fans!

Exciting reading in Sachsenheim: Arndt's crime thriller delights 80 fans!

On October 26, 2025, an exciting reading by the author Martin von Arndt took place in Sachsenheim. The event marked a preview of his new book *The Vocabulary of Death* before it is officially published in Stuttgart. The library director Sarah Simon-Burger was proud of the high number of visitors of over 80 people, which illustrates the demand and interest in the work. There were not enough chairs, so some adults had to sit on children's chairs, which underlined the enthusiasm of the audience.

The main character Irina Starilenko, a former BKA case investigator, was introduced in the reading. The story revolves around a murder case that Irina is supposed to solve. Her brother Konstantin has asked her for help because his friend Oleksandr has fled Ukraine and is accused of murdering a Polish businessman, even though he is innocent. This tricky situation puts Irina in a dangerous position as she sets out to find the truth.

Dangerous entanglements

Konstantin cannot testify that Oleksandr was busy with him at the time of the crime, as this would jeopardize his own probation. This makes Irina's search for the real perpetrator all the more urgent and complicated. The book's subject matter touches on complex issues such as loyalty, guilt, deception and loss, while also illuminating the impact of the Ukraine War. A captivating excerpt from the novel describes Oleksandr's dramatic escape from Ukraine and leaves listeners eagerly awaiting further developments in the story.

The reader is taken into a dark world in which the conflicts take place not only on a personal level, but also on a larger political scale. The reading helped create an intensive exchange about the underlying themes and offered the audience the opportunity to engage with the complex characters and their development.

Current book presentations

In addition to Martin von Arndt, there are many other exciting new releases in the crime genre from authors such as Kevin Riemer-Schadendorf and Uwe Hermann. Whether the political thriller *Im Spell of the Fatherland* or the sci-fi thriller *Userland*, they all deal with current social issues and dystopian scenarios. The market for crime novels is diverse, from North Sea crime novels to psychological thrillers, and shows the readership's growing interest in complex and profound narratives.

This makes it clear that literature can not only entertain, but also stimulate thought. Martin von Arndt's reading in Sachsenheim was only a small part of a dynamic literary event that continues to appeal to readers both emotionally and intellectually.

For more information about Arndt's book and the event, you can read the coverage on the Bietigheim newspaper, more details about *The Vocabulary of Death* LovelyBooks and an overview of current crime novels Pressnet read up.