Cay Rademacher is a renowned German author, best known for his historical mystery novels. He was born in 1965 in Flensburg, Northern Germany, and later went on to study history, philosophy, and Anglo-American history in Cologne and Washington D.C. Rademacher now resides in Southern France with his family, an experience that has greatly influenced his writing.
Rademacher first gained prominence following the publication of his Inspector Frank Stave series, set in the ruins of British-occupied Hamburg in the 1940s. The series, which includes "The Murderer in the Ruins," "The Darkness Under the Water," and "The Silence Under the Snow," has been well-received by critics and readers alike. Rademacher's ability to weave historical details into his crime stories has been particularly praised.
In addition to his Inspector Frank Stave series, Rademacher is also the author of the Provence Mystery/Roger Blanc series. The series follows Capitaine Roger Blanc, a "flic" from Paris who is sent to investigate a suspected corruption case in Southern France. However, Blanc soon discovers the darker and even murderous sides of the Provence, leading to a series of thrilling and suspenseful mysteries. Rademacher's deep knowledge and appreciation of the region are evident in his writing, making the series a must-read for fans of French-set crime novels.
Aside from his fiction work, Rademacher is also a journalist and the author of several historical novels and non-fiction books. He currently works as a senior editor at GEO and the managing editor of the German history magazine GEO EPOCHE. His ability to combine his expertise in history and storytelling has made him a respected and successful author in both the fiction and non-fiction genres.