Colin Hadler in Braunschweig: Firewatch at the Crime Festival
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When love becomes a clue and revenge becomes a risk
On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the Braunschweig Crime Festival takes you into the thrilling world of Colin Hadler's thriller Firewatch – Trust me. Love me. Betray yourself. In the city library of Braunschweig, literary suspense, deep emotions, and the immediate atmosphere of an author encounter come together.
A thriller of desire, loss, and retribution
The center of Firewatch is Robin, who knows the murderer of his best friend Aaron. When the police investigations are halted, Robin develops a risky plan: he wants to date Kian, the writer from the California national park, to gain his trust and avenge Aaron's death.
Hadler combines the genre of thrillers with elements of suspense romance. The setting of the fire tower, the shimmering heat of summer, and the psychological closeness between the characters create a narrative tension where every encounter takes on a second meaning. Love, mistrust, and guilt continuously shift perspectives.
Colin Hadler: Art of language with theatrical insight
The Austrian author, born in Graz in 2001, writes novels, screenplays, and poetry. His early theater experience shapes his style as much as his reading cabarets, where literary quality meets stage presence. Hadler studies journalism and communication science in Vienna and already toured during his school years to inspire young people to read.
With novels like Ancora: Time is against you, Exilium, and Seven Ways to Tell a Lie, Hadler has established himself as a distinctive voice in modern young adult and all-age thriller literature. Ancora was nominated for the GLAUSER Prize for the best youth crime novel. His books address contemporary themes such as digital manipulation, surveillance, identity, and moral responsibility.
Reading atmosphere in the city library
The reading takes place on the 3rd floor of the city library Braunschweig. This bibliothec atmosphere lends a special intimacy to the literary experience: between books and concentrated silence, Hadler's language can unfold immediately. The author’s voice, the dramatic construction of his characters, and the shifting levels of memory and presence make the event an intense author encounter.
Linda Schipp is announced as a discussion partner. Together, the format opens a multifaceted access to Firewatch and the questions that drive the thriller: How far does loyalty extend? When does love become a strategy? And what truth remains when revenge alters one’s perception?
A literary experience for thriller fans
The Braunschweig Crime Festival presents Colin Hadler as a young, award-nominated voice of German-speaking suspense literature. Visitors can expect a reading with dramatic language, psychological depth, and a storyline that transcends the classic crime plot.
Those who want to experience Firewatch not just as a book but in the immediate reading atmosphere will find the perfect place on October 27, 2026, at the city library Braunschweig. The event combines excitement with literary conversation and makes it clear how vibrant contemporary literature can be in public space.
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- Website: https://colinhadler.at/
- Publisher: https://www.dtv.de/autor/colin-hadler-23105
