Jan Zweyer facts for kids

Jan Zweyer (born December 12, 1953, in Frankfurt (Main))) is a German writer. His real name is Rüdiger Richartz, but he uses "Jan Zweyer" as his pen name (a special name a writer uses instead of their real one). He is known for writing exciting detective stories.

Jan Zweyer's Journey as a Writer

Before becoming a writer, Jan Zweyer studied architecture and then social sciences. He worked as a scientific clerk and later as a freelance journalist, which means he wrote for different newspapers or magazines without being a full-time employee. For many years, he has also worked for a large international company. He writes his books and stories in his free time, showing how much he loves writing!

Jan Zweyer is famous for his detective stories, which are often set in the Ruhr area of Germany. People in Northrhine-Westphalia really enjoy his books because they describe places and events in a very real and detailed way.

Jan Zweyer's Novels

Here are some of the novels Jan Zweyer has written:

• 1998 Glück auf. Glück ab ISBN: 978-3-89425-212-0. .
• 1999 Alte Genossen ISBN: 978-3-89425-221-2. .
• 1999 Siebte Sohle, Querschlag West ISBN: 978-3-89425-230-4. .
• 1999 Tödliches Abseits ISBN: 978-3-89425-234-2. .
• 2000 Georgs Geheimnis ISBN: 978-3-89425-242-7. .
• 2001 Tatort Töwerland ISBN: 978-3-89425-253-3. .
• 2002 Glänzender Tod ISBN: 978-3-89425-263-2. .
• 2004 Verkauftes Sterben ISBN: 978-3-89425-289-2. .
• 2005 Als der Himmel verschwand ISBN: 978-3-89425-313-4. .
• 2007 Franzosenliebchen, Grafit Verlag, ISBN: 978-3-89425-605-0. OCLC [1].
• 2009 Goldfasan, Grafit Verlag, ISBN: 978-3-89425-611-1 .
• 2011 Persilschein, Grafit Verlag, ISBN: 978-3-89425-615-9. .

Jan Zweyer's Short Stories

Besides his novels, Jan Zweyer has also written many short stories:

• 2002 Nur wir allein
• 2002 Das Skelett von Königsborn
• 2004 Mit Walther in Aldekerk
• 2004 Margarethe
• 2006 Goleo, Pille, Pils und Schalke
• 2006 Die lieben Kleinen
• 2008 Langes Wochenende
• 2008 Zappels Plan
• 2009 Knapp vorbei ist auch daneben
• 2009 Ausverkauf

Jan Zweyer's Personal Life

Jan Zweyer lives in Herne, a city in the Ruhr area. He shares his home with his wife and their dog.