Ulrich Woelk
Ulrich Woelk, born in 1960, grew up in Cologne. He studied physics and philosophy and earned a doctorate in physics. He is an award-winning novelist (including crime novels) and a playwright. He also writes short stories and nonfiction, and is at the forefront of German contemporary literature. His most recent book is Nacht ohne Engel (2017). He lives and works in Berlin.