Eden

  • A profound and moving family drama – a book that builds bridges in times of radical upheaval
  • "It is the unimaginable things and how we deal with them that Jan Costin Wagner addresses in Eden." - Deutschlandfunk Kultur

What do we do when everything we believe in suddenly hangs in the balance? 

For Sofie, who is full of life, her family feels like a blessing. She, her father Markus, and her mother Kerstin give each other a deep sense of safety. When Markus surprises his daughter with concert tickets to see her favorite singer, it’s a dream come true. But the evening takes a horrific turn: a terrorist attack strikes the concert – and Sofie is among the victims. 

The once-happy couple loses their footing. As social tensions escalate, the family is forced to watch their personal tragedy being politically exploited.

In a moment of deep despair, Markus remembers his daughter’s social spirit – and decides not to give in to hopelessness. He continues to seek dialogue – and ultimately makes the bold decision to visit the family of his daughter’s murderer...

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  • Publisher: Galiani-Berlin
  • Release: 14.08.2025
  • ISBN: 978-3-86971-259-8
  • 320 Pages
  • Author: Jan Costin Wagner
Eden
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Jan Costin Wagner

Jan Costin Wagner was born in 1972 and lives in Frankfurt, where he works as a writer and musician. His novels featuring the Finnish investigator Kimmo Joentaa were lauded by the press, received numerous awards (including German Crime Fiction Award and a nomination for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize) and have been translated into 14 languages.