BUCHPRÄSENTATION: "Die Villa - du wohnst nicht alleine"

Come to the book launch for Markus Heitz’s horror novel *Die Villa* on November 13, 2026, at your Hugendubel bookstore in Aurich!

The story follows daughter Marina and mother Doreen, who seem to find great happiness when they buy an old villa—until they realize that the house lures its residents with success, love, and fame, but demands a cruel price in return. As the death toll rises, a trail leading to London uncovers a dark secret that extends far beyond the villa.

About the book:
Markus Heitz goes horror: The multi-bestselling dark fantasy author masterfully tells the story of a cursed house.
The Villa: Do you own it, or does it own you?
Doreen and Marina Markert are a mother and her teenage daughter who have been muddling through life rather unhappily up until now. But then, at a foreclosure auction, they finally hit the jackpot: for a bargain price, they acquire an old villa in the Gohlis district of Leipzig. At first, life for the two of them seems to take a turn for the better in every way: Suddenly, the mother’s business is thriving, and her teenage daughter is taking off as a YouTube star with her music. Both find the attention and affection they’ve been seeking. But everything comes at a price: By the time Doreen finally realizes what kind of pact she and her daughter have unwittingly entered into, it may already be too late.
Meanwhile, in London, musician Ethan embarks on a desperate search to find out who brutally murdered his mother and uncovers a sinister connection. And with every day that passes, the death toll rises . . .
For all fans of Gothic horror, from Guillermo del Toro to Edgar Allan Poe.

About the Author:
A black-clad, old-school goth, ironic and sarcastic, and always working on his next project. A full-time storyteller, with degrees in history and German studies, a multi-bestselling author, occasional songwriter, and radio drama enthusiast—born in 1971. Has written more than 80 books. Primarily fantasy, horror, and space fiction. He’s even added children’s books and political short stories to the mix. And under the pen name Maxim Voland, he writes thrillers. Crazy. But he’s hopeless at math and crafts. You don’t have to be good at everything.

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