Markus Heitz
Author of The Dwarves
About the Author
Image credit: Photo by Niccolò Caranti / Wikimedia Commons
Series
Works by Markus Heitz
Die Legenden der Albae - Dunkles Erbe: Roman | Die Fortsetzung der Fantasy-Reihe um die finsteren Albae vom SPIEGEL-Bestseller-Autor (2024) 9 copies
Der Tannenbaum des Todes: Mehr als 24 schwarzhumorige Weihnachtsgeschichten (2019) 6 copies, 1 review
De donkere tijd 2 copies
Ulldart - Die dunkle Zeit: Alle neun Bände von »Die dunkle Zeit« und »Zeit des Neuen« im Schuber (2019) 2 copies
Alles Betrüger 2 copies
Bragelonne 10 ans 1 copy
De Donkere Tijd deel 1 t/m 7 1 copy
Die Rückkehr der Zwerge 1 copy
Die Rückkehr der Zwerge #2 1 copy
Das Fest der Zwerge 1 copy
Die Legenden der Albae 4: Die Vergessenen Schriften 9 — Author — 1 copy
Shadowrun: Poolitzers NICHTTod — Author — 1 copy
2011 1 copy
Augenblick 1 copy
Schattenspiel 1 copy
Ein besonderer Geschmack 1 copy
Unverhofftes Ende 1 copy
De nieuwe tijd 1 copy
Neulicht 1 copy
Associated Works
The Tomorrow Project Anthology: Bestselling Authors Describe Daily Life in the Future (2011) — Contributor — 21 copies
Die Baker-Street-Artefakte: Spektakuläre Entdeckungen in einem Saarbrücker Hinterzimmermuseum (2015) — Contributor — 8 copies
Fantastische Aussichten: Fantasy & Science Fiction bei Knaur: Ausgewählte Leseproben von Leigh Bardugo, Markus Heitz, Boris Koch, Lisa Maxwell u.v.m. (2019) — Contributor — 6 copies
Den Nächsten, der FROHE WEIHNACHTEN zu mir sagt, bringe ich um: 12 Thriller (2013) — Contributor — 6 copies
Morgen, Freundchen, wird's was geben!: 24 punschvergnügte Weihnachtsgeschichten (2012) — Contributor — 3 copies
Der unmögliche Mord: und andere phantastische Kriminalfälle (German Edition) (2019) — Contributor — 2 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical name
- Heitz, Markus
- Legal name
- Heitz, Markus
- Other names
- Mahet
- Birthdate
- 1971-10-10
- Gender
- male
- Occupations
- journalist
novelist
short story writer - Awards and honors
- Deutschen Phantastik-Preis: Bestes Roman-Debüt National für "Die Dunkle Zeit 1 – Schatten über Ulldart" (2003)
Deutschen Phantastik-Preis: Bester nationaler Roman für "Der Krieg der Zwerge" (2005)
Deutschen Phantastik-Preis: Bester nationaler Roman für "Die Rache der Zwerge" (2006)
Deutschen Phantastik-Preis: Bester nationaler Roman für "Die Mächte des Feuers" (2007)
Deutschen Phantastik-Preis: Beste Serie für "Ulldart – Zeit des Neuen" (2007)
Deutschen Phantastik-Preis: Bester deutschsprachiger Roman für "Das Schicksal der Zwerge" (2009) (show all 10)
Deutschen Phantastik-Preis: Bester deutschsprachiger Roman für "Die Legenden der Albae 1 – Gerechter Zorn" (2010)
Deutschen Phantastik-Preis: Bester deutschsprachiger Roman für "Judastöchter" (2011)
Deutschen Phantastik-Preis: Bester deutschsprachiger Roman für "Die Legenden der Albae 2 – Vernichtender Hass" (2012)
Deutschen Phantastik-Preis: Bester deutschsprachiger Comic für "Die Zwerge (II): Der Thronanwärter" (2017) - Nationality
- Germany
- Birthplace
- Homburg, Saarland, Germany
- Places of residence
- Zweibrücken, Germany
- Map Location
- Deutschland
- Associated Place (for map)
- Germany
Members
Reviews
Our story begins on the continent of Ulldart, with a mysterious prophecy announcing the return of darker times, should the crown prince (tadc) of the Kingdom of Tarpol die.
Like any responsible parent, the king (kabcar) immediately strengthens his son's security. Unfortunately for him, it appears that prince Lodrik is far more likely to find his demise at his own hands. Fat, clumsy, arrogant, and far more interested in cookies than fencing lessons, the tadc is the laughing stock of the show more entire court.
Fed up with his son's repeated failures, the Kabcar orders Lodrik to the remote county of Granburg, where he is to become the new governor. Should he succeed, he is welcome to his rightful place as the future ruler; failure will lead to his demise.
"Armed" with a fake name, his long-time adviser Stoiko, and a few soldiers led by the mysterious bodyguard Waljakov, the 15-year-old tadc will have quite the rude awakening in his new surroundings.
Though I'm not a particular fan of the medieval fantasy genre, Shadows over Ulldart has managed to grab my interest from the first scene: a particularly graphic description of a monk's torturous death.
The following chapters, describing Lodrik's hilarious daily life at the court, have definitely endeared the book to me.
Since I am used to heroes who start out weak but with a heart of gold, Lodrik's completely unpleasant personality made for an interesting change. Coupled with plenty of gory descriptions of several murders throughout the book, the prince's character development is that much more dramatic.
I was fully intending to rate it 5/5 stars, but due to two particularly intense scenes, whose buildup was completely destroyed by simplistic resolutions, I decided against it.
Score: 4.3/5
All in all, an excellent beginning for the series, and I'm definitely looking forward to its many sequels (8 to be specific). show less
Like any responsible parent, the king (kabcar) immediately strengthens his son's security. Unfortunately for him, it appears that prince Lodrik is far more likely to find his demise at his own hands. Fat, clumsy, arrogant, and far more interested in cookies than fencing lessons, the tadc is the laughing stock of the show more entire court.
Fed up with his son's repeated failures, the Kabcar orders Lodrik to the remote county of Granburg, where he is to become the new governor. Should he succeed, he is welcome to his rightful place as the future ruler; failure will lead to his demise.
"Armed" with a fake name, his long-time adviser Stoiko, and a few soldiers led by the mysterious bodyguard Waljakov, the 15-year-old tadc will have quite the rude awakening in his new surroundings.
Though I'm not a particular fan of the medieval fantasy genre, Shadows over Ulldart has managed to grab my interest from the first scene: a particularly graphic description of a monk's torturous death.
The following chapters, describing Lodrik's hilarious daily life at the court, have definitely endeared the book to me.
A cheerful murmur went through the room, which only got louder as the tadc, supported by his adviser Stoiko, limped to his father.
"Riding lessons?" asked Grengor seemingly amused, his son nodded wincing silently.
"You should have seen him as he jumped riding the half-wild black horse, your majesty." Stoiko bowed, trying once more to save the situation. "We have all discouraged him, but the tadc was so brave, and managed to ride it without help. The beast had struggled and dropped him five times, but ultimately the tadc has managed to tame him."
"It looks like you're remaining here, while I'll have to freeze. Not a particularly pleasant death, I'm told." Stoiko's teeth chattered and his entire body shook.
"What are you doing? It's not even cold in here."
"I'm practicing, my lord. I'm practicing."
Since I am used to heroes who start out weak but with a heart of gold, Lodrik's completely unpleasant personality made for an interesting change. Coupled with plenty of gory descriptions of several murders throughout the book, the prince's character development is that much more dramatic.
I was fully intending to rate it 5/5 stars, but due to two particularly intense scenes, whose buildup was completely destroyed by simplistic resolutions, I decided against it.
Score: 4.3/5
All in all, an excellent beginning for the series, and I'm definitely looking forward to its many sequels (8 to be specific). show less
Wohl die erste Vampirgeschichte mit der ich in Berührung gekommen bin, die mit dem in der Allgemeinheit geprägtem Bild der Vampire aufräumt und sich stattdessen voll auf historische Fakten konzentriert. Wer Heitz' kleines Sachbuch "Vampire! Vampire!" gelesen hat, kann schon erahnen in welche Richtung es geht: die Geschichte entspringt dort, wo auch der Mythos über die Vampire entsprungen ist; auf dem Balkan, in diesem Fall Serbien unter Osmanischer und später Habsburgischer Herrschaft. show more
Wie auch aus den historischen Berichte aus dem 17. und 18. Jahrhundert hervorgeht, sind die Vampire in dieser Geschichte keinesfalls unsterblich - viele von Ihnen leben sogar nur einige Wochen lang nach Ihrer Auferstehung. Es gibt viele Arten von Vampiren - die Umbra, die Schatten gleichen, die Nex, die sich in Falter verwandeln können, oder auch die Kinder des Judas, die mächtigsten aller Vampire - aber mehr sei dazu nicht gesagt, sonst wäre zu viel verraten ;)
Nicht nur die Mythen sind im Buch verarbeitet, sonder auch realhistorische Kontexte - wie z.B. die "Forscher" die ins serbische Gebiet gesandt wurden um die Geschichten über die Untoten mit eigenen Augen zu sehen. Das alles ist in einem äußert spannenden Roman verarbeitet, der trotz seiner 700 Seiten nie langweilig wird. Sehr empfehlenswert, sowohl für Vampir- als auch für nicht-Vampir-Fans. Aber eine kleine Warnung vorweg: das Buch ist nichts für schwache Nerven, denn die Beschreibungen sind mitunter sehr blutig. show less
Wie auch aus den historischen Berichte aus dem 17. und 18. Jahrhundert hervorgeht, sind die Vampire in dieser Geschichte keinesfalls unsterblich - viele von Ihnen leben sogar nur einige Wochen lang nach Ihrer Auferstehung. Es gibt viele Arten von Vampiren - die Umbra, die Schatten gleichen, die Nex, die sich in Falter verwandeln können, oder auch die Kinder des Judas, die mächtigsten aller Vampire - aber mehr sei dazu nicht gesagt, sonst wäre zu viel verraten ;)
Nicht nur die Mythen sind im Buch verarbeitet, sonder auch realhistorische Kontexte - wie z.B. die "Forscher" die ins serbische Gebiet gesandt wurden um die Geschichten über die Untoten mit eigenen Augen zu sehen. Das alles ist in einem äußert spannenden Roman verarbeitet, der trotz seiner 700 Seiten nie langweilig wird. Sehr empfehlenswert, sowohl für Vampir- als auch für nicht-Vampir-Fans. Aber eine kleine Warnung vorweg: das Buch ist nichts für schwache Nerven, denn die Beschreibungen sind mitunter sehr blutig. show less
I do not know if I should like or hate the Älfar. They are monsters after all, but then again, they are good to each other, they just dislike every other race that is below them...right.
So you see, the Älfar are a hard race to like. They want to conquer, kill and make slaves of others. But at the same time they love arts and making art of disgusting things...right. They are proud, beautiful, deadly and evil. Yes, they are rather fascinating aren't they?
They are campaigning to take over the show more human lands and kill the elves. They have dark ones at their sides and there will be death and ruthlessness.
We will follow Sinthoras and Caphalor, evil and with good qualities in their way. Another smaller pov is a young mage trying to warn other of these monsters. Morana, an Älf trying to get people to join the Älfar and a few other POVs. All showing the Älfar darkness.
They really should disappear as a people, can't they play nice?
But, that is not the only thing in this book. An old enemy of theirs show up and they will have their comeuppance.
And at the end, what next? Oh they will continue to kill and conquer, just like before. Destruction to the end. show less
So you see, the Älfar are a hard race to like. They want to conquer, kill and make slaves of others. But at the same time they love arts and making art of disgusting things...right. They are proud, beautiful, deadly and evil. Yes, they are rather fascinating aren't they?
They are campaigning to take over the show more human lands and kill the elves. They have dark ones at their sides and there will be death and ruthlessness.
We will follow Sinthoras and Caphalor, evil and with good qualities in their way. Another smaller pov is a young mage trying to warn other of these monsters. Morana, an Älf trying to get people to join the Älfar and a few other POVs. All showing the Älfar darkness.
They really should disappear as a people, can't they play nice?
But, that is not the only thing in this book. An old enemy of theirs show up and they will have their comeuppance.
And at the end, what next? Oh they will continue to kill and conquer, just like before. Destruction to the end. show less
Wow, einfach fantastisch. Dieses Buch hat es in sich. Du kennst Dracula? Du kennst Twilight? Du kennst Lestat und die König der Verdammten?
Das darfst du alles vergessen. Mit "Kinder des Judas" kommt eine ganz neue Art des Vampirbuches.
So etwas hat es noch nicht gegeben.
Der Kampf Scyllas gegen jegliche Vampirarten, sowie ihren leiblichen Halbbruder Marek und die verlogenen Cognatio ist teils verstörend, teils ein Abenteuer sonderbaren Ausmaßes. Eins ist klar, dieses Buch muss gelesen show more werden. Ob Vampirliebhaber oder nicht. show less
Das darfst du alles vergessen. Mit "Kinder des Judas" kommt eine ganz neue Art des Vampirbuches.
So etwas hat es noch nicht gegeben.
Der Kampf Scyllas gegen jegliche Vampirarten, sowie ihren leiblichen Halbbruder Marek und die verlogenen Cognatio ist teils verstörend, teils ein Abenteuer sonderbaren Ausmaßes. Eins ist klar, dieses Buch muss gelesen show more werden. Ob Vampirliebhaber oder nicht. show less
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