When does the crime night take place?

The reading takes place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, starting at 7 p.m.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is the Quartiersbüro Spiegelfabrik at Langen Straße 53 in 90762 Fürth.

Which authors are reading?

Ralf Nestmeyer reads from Night Black Avignon. Thomas Kastura appears under the pseudonym Gordon Tyrie and presents Revenge in Scottish.

How much does admission cost?

Admission is 8 euros, reduced 5 euros. Tickets are available at the box office.

Is there advance ticket sales?

No advance ticket sales are planned for this event.

What makes the evening special?

The reading connects two crime settings, features moderation by Leonhard F. Seidl, and includes a whisky tasting appropriate to the Scottish island atmosphere.

Ralf Nestmeyer Reads in Fürth 2026

Name: Reading Series: For Good Neighborliness – For a Democratic Togetherness
Start: 2026-11-05T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-05T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Quartiersbüro Spiegelfabrik

Between Lavender Scent and Whisky: A Crime Night on a Literary Trail

On November 5, 2026, the reading series For Good Neighborliness – For a Democratic Togetherness in Fürth takes you from the landscapes of southern France to the rugged islands of the Outer Hebrides. Ralf Nestmeyer and Thomas Kastura alias Gordon Tyrie present an atmospheric crime night about missing medieval experts, old secrets, clan feuds, and dark humor.

Ralf Nestmeyer and the Dark Side of Provence

Ralf Nestmeyer introduces his new Provence crime novel Night Black Avignon. The fifth case for Captain Olivier Malbec leads to the former papal city of Avignon, where the mysterious disappearance of a medieval expert uncovers a web of academic intrigues and ancient secrets surrounding the Knights Templar.

Nestmeyer combines historical research, travel journalism, and narrative tension. As a historian, specialist in France, and author of numerous travel guides, he knows the cultural spaces where his crime novels take place. His linguistic artistry transforms regional settings into more than just a backdrop: Provence, the papal palace, and medieval traces become sensually experienced components of the narrative.

Thomas Kastura alias Gordon Tyrie in the Outer Hebrides

Afterwards, the setting shifts to Scotland. Thomas Kastura, who writes under the pseudonym Gordon Tyrie, reads from Revenge in Scottish, the fifth and final case in the Hynch Investigates series. Ex-hitman Hynch and his Highland cow Thin Lizzy find themselves embroiled in a murder case on the island of South Uist, characterized by clan feuds, a rugged island world, and typical Scottish humor.

Kastura studied German and history, works as an author and cultural journalist, and was awarded the Friedrich Glauser Prize. His crime writing style combines precise observation, psychological tension, and a distinctive atmosphere. The British coast and its lonely, dangerous landscapes form a recurring resonance in his literature.

A Reading Atmosphere between Literature and Whisky

The two crime novels open up an appealing literary contrast: here the historical depth of Avignon, there the wind-swept expanse of the Hebrides. The evening is moderated by Leonhard F. Seidl. A whisky tasting accompanies the Scottish portion and adds a flavorful dimension to the reading.

The literary experience connects author encounters, crime entertainment, and cultural discourse. The focus is on the linguistic artistry of the two authors, their different approaches to the genre, and the question of how landscape, history, and societal memory create tension.

Conclusion: Experience Literature Live between Provence and Scotland

Visitors can expect a varied crime evening with two renowned authors, intense changes of setting, and whisky accompaniment. Those who appreciate crime literature, historical mysteries, and atmospheric readings will experience an evening full of tension, linguistic artistry, and literary discoveries at the Quartiersbüro Spiegelfabrik.