Oliver Pötzsch

Oliver Pötzsch (born 20 December 1970) is a German author of popular fiction, noted for being among the first writers to achieve bestselling status by publishing e-books.[1][2][3] His works include The Hangman's Daughter (German: Die Henkerstochter), the first book in the series of the same name.[2]

Early life

Pötzsch was born in Munich. His mother was an elementary school teacher. He is a descendant from a long line of hangmen.[4]

Bibliography

The Hangman's Daughter series

  • The Hangman's Daughter (2008, German: Die Henkerstochter)
  • The Dark Monk (2009, German: Die Henkerstochter und der schwarze Mönch)
  • The Beggar King (2010, German: Die Henkerstochter und der König der Bettler)
  • The Poisoned Pilgrim (2012, German: Der Hexer und die Henkerstochter)
  • The Werewolf of Bamburg (2014, German: Die Henkerstochter und der Teufel von Bamberg)
  • The Play of Death (2016, German: Die Henkerstochter und das Spiel des Todes)
  • The Council of Twelve (2018, German: Der Rat der Zwölf)

Other works

  • Die Ludwig-Verschwörung (2011)
  • Die Burg der Könige (2013)
  • Ritter Kuno Kettenstrumpf (2014)
  • Ritter Kuno Kettenstrumpf und die geheimnisvolle Flaschenpost (2015)
  • Die Schwarzen Musketiere − Das Buch der Nacht (2015)
  • Die Schwarzen Musketiere − Das Schwert der Macht (2016)
  • Der Spielmann: Die Geschichte des Johann Georg Faustus (2018)

Personal life

Pötzsch is married to Katrin, with whom he has two children.[4]

References