When does the reading take place?

The reading takes place on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Doors open at 6:45 PM, and the event starts at 7:00 PM.

Where will the reading take place?

The venue is the district library in the outer bailey of Schloss Horst, Turfstraße 21, 45899 Gelsenkirchen.

From which book will Birgit Schmidt be reading?

Birgit Schmidt will read from her fifth novel in the Anna Behringer series titled Missing in British Columbia.

What is the story about?

German doctor Anna Behringer and wildlife biologist Bill Miles search in British Columbia for Bill's missing sister Margaret and find themselves in a dangerous race against time.

Is the novel part of a series?

Yes. Missing in British Columbia is part of the Anna Behringer series. Each volume tells a self-contained story.

Will there be a book signing or Q&A?

A book signing or Q&A is not confirmed in the current event information.

Birgit Schmidt takes Gelsenkirchen into the wild literary world of British Columbia

Name: Debut in the Castle - Missing in British Columbia
Start: 2026-10-08T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-08T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Schloss Horst, Vorburg, Stadtteilbibliothek

Birgit Schmidt reads in Schloss Horst from her new Canada thriller

When German doctor Anna Behringer and indigenous wildlife biologist Bill Miles set off into the wilderness of British Columbia, exciting crime literature combines with an atmospheric journey through landscape, history, and human abysses. On October 8, 2026, Birgit Schmidt will present her fifth novel in the Anna Behringer series at the Horst district library.

A literary search for clues between Oregon and Canada

Missing in British Columbia takes Anna and Bill on a quest to find Bill's sister Margaret, who has been missing for years. The novel unfolds its suspense against the backdrop of the Great Bear Rainforest on the Pacific coast of British Columbia. In doing so, Birgit Schmidt combines the genre of the crime novel with nature description, cultural reflection, and a look at a dark chapter of indigenous and Canadian history.

Birgit Schmidt and the Anna Behringer series

Birgit Schmidt, born in 1964 in the Ruhr area, studied human medicine in Essen and obtained her doctorate there. After working as a gynecologist, she turned to art and works as a painter, photographer, and author. Since 2020, she has been publishing the Anna Behringer series, of which each volume contains a complete narrative. Previous titles include Escape to Crater Lake, Treachery in Yellowstone, Kidnapped in Florida, and Injustice in Texas.

Reading atmosphere in the historic castle

The reading takes place in the outer bailey of Schloss Horst. The historic venue creates a charming contrast to the rugged wilderness of the novel: here, medieval architecture, the intimate atmosphere of a library, and the linguistic artistry of an author come together who guides her characters through foreign landscapes and existential conflicts.

A literary experience for crime fans and Canada lovers

The event is aimed at all those who connect exciting plots with spacious landscapes, literary research, and cultural history topics. The author's voice turns the book presentation into an immediate author encounter, providing insights into character development, narrative tension, and the creation of the fifth book in the series.

Conclusion: Suspense, wilderness, and personal encounter

Visitors can expect a focused reading from a current crime novel that derives its tension from missing people, dangerous nature, and historical conflicts. Anyone wanting to experience Birgit Schmidt and Anna Behringer live should mark the evening at Schloss Horst on their calendar.