When does the reading begin

The reading starts on Friday, 17.04.2026, at 20:00 in the city library Amberg.

How long does the event last

Expect about 90 to 120 minutes including a short break and time for audience questions.

Is there a book signing

A signing session afterward is common; exact details will follow from the city library Amberg.

Information about ticket sales and price will follow via the city library Amberg and its ticket offices.

Is the venue barrier-free

Please contact the city library Amberg directly for barrier-free access, seat reservations, and assistance.

Can I buy the book on site

Usually, the library or a partner bookstore offers books for purchase; availability will be confirmed on the evening.

Political Thriller Night: Horst Eckert presents The Intern live in Amberg

Name: Horst Eckert reads from The Intern
Start: 2026-04-17T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-18T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadtbibliothek Amberg

Exciting political thriller live: Horst Eckert unleashes The Intern in Amberg

An evening for connoisseurs of suspense literature: Horst Eckert, one of the most prominent German political thriller authors, presents his new novel The Intern at the city library in Amberg. In an intimate reading atmosphere, voice, language, and tension dramaturgy come together to create a literary experience that pulses close to the present.

A story at the nerve of time

Secret services that go over bodies, a silent government, investigative journalism under pressure: Eckert's new protagonist, the young journalist Carla Bergmann, follows an inconspicuous police report – and gets caught in a web of power, media, and geopolitical interests. The author unfolds this plot with stylistic precision, clear narrative, and political impact.

Language art, research, resonance

Eckert combines literary quality with meticulous research. His reading impresses with calm intensity, pointed dialogues, and the clever alternation between text passages and explanations regarding the creation of the novel. The audience experiences a rare author encounter: close to the workshop of writing, character psychology, and dramatic timing.

Positioning in the literary scene

The award-winning author (including Friedrich-Glauser-Prize, Silver Loupe, Ebner-Stolz-Prize) has shaped the genre of German-language political thrillers. The Intern builds on this authority and continues Eckert's line of work: current, analytical, thrilling – with a clear stance.

Conclusion

Expect an intense reading evening with timbre and contour: a strong voice, precise language, dense tension. Anyone who wants to experience the literary art of the political thriller live should not miss this reading in Amberg.