New publication: Almut Oetjen takes you into the mysteries of the Ammerland!

The author Almut Oetjen has published her new crime thriller "Hidden Sources", which is the first part of a planned trilogy. The plot of the book plays in APEN and the surrounding area, which Oetjen is very familiar. Born in Ammerland, the author currently lives in Gelsenkirchen-Buer and brings personal experiences and local knowledge in her work.

in "hidden sources", Oetjen not only treats exciting crime story, but also asks questions about the causes of crimes and the social conditions that can contribute to this. Central figures in history are the two missing girls, Julia (10 years) and Jasmin (6 years). The lawyer Charlotte Dornfuß from Ahrenstede suspects a connection between the cases. She receives support from her son Max, who is a police officer in Oldenburg, as well as from his brother Tommy.

background and inspiration

The idea for the thriller came about through a television report about a real crime series that caused a sensation in northern Germany. Almut Oetjen, who previously worked as a translator and as a journalist, also published numerous books on topics related to film and television. Since the Corona pandemic she has been dedicated to writing her own stories, with “the villa on Munckelstrasse” published a first work with “The Villa on Munckelstrasse” and the story “impossible condition” will appear in 2024.

Further information on "Hidden Sources" are available on the Amazon-page , which also includes an overview of the upcoming parts of the trilogy. In addition, NWZ Online Oetjens career.