And at the end, a shot rings out

High tension—that’s what you can expect in the Tiergarten district when the Mörderische Schwestern Berlin e.V. host Ladies Crime Night (LCN). Each author has exactly six minutes to read her piece, then a gunshot rings out. Admission is free, but due to limited seating, it’s recommended to reserve a ticket.

• Free reservations online only

Eleven authors will immerse themselves in the world of crime for a precisely measured amount of time at this LCN. As the clock ticks, the tension rises. But then a gunshot rings out, and the story comes to an abrupt end. This format is more than just a traditional reading. It’s varied, entertaining, and engaging. Guests will not only get to know a diverse group of authors but also explore the various facets of the crime novel.

Featuring: Helene Baumann, Karin Ernst, Andrea Gerecke, Swenja Karsten, Slavica Klimkowsky, Mika M. Krüger, Andrea Maluga, Salean A. Maiwald, Maike Möller-Engemann, Katte Rosch, Susanne Rüster. Kerstin Finkelstein will serve as the moderator. They are all members of the Berlin regional chapter of the Mörderische Schwestern e.V. Lucia Maluga will provide musical accompaniment on her harp.

The Mörderische Schwestern e.V. association, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026 with a major event in the capital from October 30 to November 1, has a national and international membership of approximately 800 women: crime fiction authors, booksellers, and others connected to crime literature. In Berlin, there are over 70 participants.

Contact by phone at: 030-901833025.

About the contributors:

Helene Baumann. An author with a background in medicine and psychotherapy. Since 2021, she has been transforming her experience with the human condition into profound stories. Her writing moves readers through emotional clarity, psychological depth, and strong characters who linger in the heart.

Karin Ernst. After studying in Leipzig and working for many years as a journalist in Schwedt, the author now devotes herself to writing Uckermark crime novels. Her published works to date include “Mühlenfest” and “Tödliche Verwicklungen.” She lives with her family in a small village in the Uckermark region.

Dr. Kerstin Finkelstein. Author and crime writer, originally from Schleswig-Holstein and Berlin; a “murderous sister” who nevertheless believes in the good in people…

Andrea Gerecke. Born in Berlin, a Westphalian by choice due to her career, but always keeping her famous suitcase in the capital; press representative for the Berlin regional group. Currently working on a humorous and florid Berlin crime trilogy featuring florist Viola as the investigator.

Swenja Karsten. Studied theater studies and screenwriting. In 2004, she moved to Berlin for work and immediately felt at home. She has been a member of the Murderous Sisters since 2010 and is currently the regional spokesperson. Since then, she has published numerous short crime stories in anthologies.

Slavica Klimkowsky. Lives and works in Berlin as a freelance writer, literary educator, and creative writing instructor. She has received numerous awards for her literature in simple language, her short prose, and her poetry.

Mika M. Krüger. Since 2014, she has been publishing dark novels and short stories featuring morally ambiguous characters, malevolent animals, and dystopian elements. She made her debut with the crime novel *Seven Ravens*. In the past, she has traveled to Japan frequently, which has significantly influenced her writing style.

Salean A. Maiwald. Apprenticeship, evening high school, Ph.D. (Dr. phil.); books include: “Von Frauen enthüllt” (“Revealed by Women”)—nude depictions by female artists; “Aber die Sprache bleibt” (“But the Language Remains”)—conversations in Israel; “Schwebebahn zum Mond” (“Maglev to the Moon”)—a novel and poetry collections.

Andrea Maluga. A native of Berlin, she earned her high school diploma at an evening high school and holds a Magistra artium in German Studies and History. She writes both serious and very humorous short stories with historical references, including some in dialect, as well as short crime stories. She leads writing workshops and serves as vice chair of the Berlin-Brandenburg regional chapter of the Mörderische Schwestern.

Maike Möller-Engemann. A Berliner by choice, she worked in theater for 20 years. Today she is an editor. Addicted to writing since the age of eight, she discovered the crime genre through a work scholarship from the “Mörderische Schwestern.”

Katte Rosch. Transported back to Berlin in 1912. In her debut novel, *Wechselfieber*, a malaria-stricken police officer and a novice nun investigate the murder of a fellow nun.

Susanne Rüster. Former prosecutor and judge; currently works for the Chamber of Psychotherapists. She has published numerous short crime stories and six crime novels. She will read from her crime novel “Tödliche Abrechnung.”