Bergkamen crime festival and literary updates

The crime literature festival ‘Mord am Hellweg’ in Bergkamen, Germany, features several upcoming events in late 2026. The program includes a ‘Romance meets Suspense’ session on October 23 featuring authors Josi Wismar, Linda Schipp, and Alexandra Flint. On October 30, author Chris Dominik will present excerpts from his thriller ‘Narbenkünstler’ and a short story set in Bergkamen. The festival will also host a ‘Crime Youngsters’ premiere on November 13 with author Nina Scheweling.

In broader literary news, Petra Hartlieb’s novel ‘Freunderlwirtschaft’ has reached the number 10 spot on the crime bestseller list. The novel, which follows investigator Alma Oberkofler, explores themes of politics and family conflict within an Austrian setting, including locations such as Wolkersdorf and Vienna.