Der Reizen

A hidden portal. A dangerous legacy. And a heroine who refuses to back down.

Herta Tanner inherits an old cottage in rural Bavaria and an unusual job. After surviving a nasty divorce from an emotionally abusive husband, Herta is simply looking to start over, rebuild her life, and make a few friends. But she quickly realizes her new home comes with a massive catch: she has just inherited the mantle of Der Reizen, the ancient gatekeeper to a secret, declining parallel world inhabited by the Tiel—humans adapted to a completely different light spectrum.

The locals are tight lipped, fearful, and anything but welcoming. To make matters more complicated, a devastatingly handsome stranger named Turan arrives, showing a suspicious amount of interest in the new gatekeeper.

As Herta is thrust into a complex web of cross world politics, local murder investigations, and hidden history stretching back to World War II escape tunnels, she faces a deadly threat. Someone wants her dead. With killers on her tail, Herta must rely on her fierce stubbornness, practical survival skills, and a healthy dose of skepticism just to stay alive.

What does Turan really want with Der Reizen? And who is trying to clear her out of the picture for good?

Why Readers Are Falling in Love with Der Reizen

A Refreshingly Practical Heroine: Herta is a mature, down to earth protagonist who faces crises with everyday tools, stubborn determination, and sharp wit.

Rich, Multi Layered World Building: A seamless blend of real world European history, unique world science, and high stakes portal adventure.

Relentless Suspense: Equal parts adventure and a thrilling whodunnit mystery that keeps you guessing until the final page.

Praise for the Book
“A normal person suddenly finding themselves in a situation that is a little bit more unexpected… Herta finds herself some Adventure!” Gold Star Review by Amazon Reviewer

“A classic fantasy with portals between this world and another… Herta is a fantastic heroine who literally laughs in the face of danger.” Gold Star Review by Goodreads Reviewer

Perfect for fans of classic portal fiction, slow burn mystery, and fiercely independent underdogs. Dive into the adventure  to start the five book series today!