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Jason Dark is the 'nom de plume' of Helmut Rellergerd, a prolific author of horror detective fiction in the German language. His work has been favourably compared to that of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Helmut Rellergerd Helmut Rellergerd (born 25 January 1945 in Altena-Dahle, Sauerland) is a German writer, under the pseudonym of Jason Dark. Jason Dark is one of the most read authors in Germany in his genre. Helmut Rellergerd was born in 1945 in Dahle, the Sauerland and grew up in Dortmund. He and wrote his first novel after he had finished school and the Bundeswehr. However, this debut release was rejected by the publishers. The first novel published at Bastei Publishing House was Im Kreuzfeuer des Todesdrachen for the crime series Cliff Corner. 1973 he wrote the novel Die Nacht des Hexers and created the fictional character John Sinclair. The Adventures of demon hunter Sinclair appear in the Bastei-Verlag in chap book and paperback format and became the most successful German horror series, branching out into audio plays and a short-lived TV series. Many novels have been translated into other languages. Beyond the success of the John Sinclair series, Rellergerd created other horror fiction series like Professor Zamorra and Damona King. Under the pseudonym Red Geller he wrote the young adult book series Das Schloß-Trio. From 2006 on he wrote the crime fiction series Don Harris Psycho-Cop. Rellergerd lives in a district of Bergisch Gladbach. John Sinclair Starting in 1973, Jason Dark wrote horror detective stories of the pulp fiction variety, centred on an English Scotland Yard inspector named John Sinclair. The latter's surname was inspired by the "Sinclair" character played by Roger Moore in the popular 1970s TV series, The Persuaders. The stories, published in chap books of around 60 pages in length, have reached the number of more than 2,000 issues. The plots generally entail Inspector Sinclair's fighting against the forces of darkness (vampires, werewolves, sorcerers, zombies, etc.) and vanquishing them at the end of each tale. While writing the series alone for many years, in recent years Rellergerd became part of a team of writers. The name of "Jason Dark" has humorous origins: Rellergerd's wife had a particular dislike for the fictitious English private investigator, Jason King, of the TV series of that name, and as a slightly malicious joke, Rellergerd decided to give his central character precisely the name of "Jason". The surname, "Dark", suggested itself quite naturally, as his hero constantly does battle against dark forces. Jason Dark has been called a 'writer of genius' and a 'remarkable literary phenomenon' by literary scholar by Dr. Tony Page, who also points out how Dark has been favourably compared to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: 'Jason Dark’s imaginative powers have rightly been praised. Indeed, Godden writes: "‘As regards imagination, Jason Dark towers houses high in superiority above Sherlock Holmes creator, Conon (sic!) Doyle.’ (Godden, 207: 293). This is eminent praise indeed - and is justly bestowed'. Views on writing and politics Helmut Rellergerd has claimed that many people have found his novels to be psychologically and emotionally beneficial, particularly during times of illness (saying that they have contributed to the recovery process through John Sinclair's "optimistic attitude" to life). When asked in 2006 what caused him the greatest fear and horror, he replied that it was George W. Bush's activities, particularly in Iraq: these called forth veritable goosebumps of fright upon his skin, he said. Publications (selection) John Sinclair Das Schloß-Trio Don Harris Psycho-Cop References Sources Radio interview with Helmut Rellergerd, 2006. Interview with Jason Dark External links Literature by and about Jason Dark in the German National Library catalogue John Sinclair's First Case: How It All Began (short novel by Jason Dark) The Night of the Necromancer (horror novel by Jason Dark) Interview with Jason Dark (German language) Interview 2005 Portrait of Helmut Rellergerd in: Focus. Discover the Jason Dark popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Jason Dark books.
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Dark Land - Folge 019
Rafael MarquesGerade als Wynn in sein Sandwich beißen wollte, setzte sich eine junge Kollegin auf seinen Tisch. Er kannte sie vom Sehen. Wenn er sich nicht ganz irrte, hieß sie Corinna."Willst d...
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Dark Forces
Stephen LeatherWhen you're caught between two evils, only the most decisive will survive . . .A violent South London gang will be destroyed if Dan 'Spider' Shepherd can gather enough evidence ag...
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John Dies at the End
David Wong & Jason ParginJohn Dies at the End is a genrebending, humorous account of two college dropouts inadvertently charged with saving their small townand the worldfrom a host of supernatural and par...
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This Charming Man
C. K. McDonnellSTOP PRESS! The Stranger Times wins the 2023 British Fantasy Award for Best Audio Work!Vampires do not exist. Everyone knows this. So it's particularly annoying when they start pop...
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Near Dark
Brad ThorINSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER“Fastpaced...pulsepounding...supremely entertaining…His best ever.” The Washington Times“This might be the single greate...
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Dark Land - Folge 004
Logan DeeAusgerechnet nach Sinatown ist Norek geflohen! Einst gehörte die "Stadt der Sünde" zu Twilight City. Und offiziell ist sie noch immer nur ein Stadtteil davon. Aber längst gelten do...
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Theater of Vampires
Guido HenkelWhen stage magic isn’t what it seems, Jason Dark turns to an old friend for help. Explore the shadows of the Duke’s Theater with London’s most famous Geisterjäger as he confronts a...
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Die Moorhexe
Wolfgang HohlbeinEine Jahrtausendflut hat es an Land gespült, in einer einzigen sturmdurchpeitschten Nacht. Und als das Meer sich zurückzog, blieb es als Gefangener im Moor zurück ein Wesen aus de...
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This Book Is Full of Spiders
David Wong & Jason ParginFrom Jason Pargin, the New York Times bestselling author of the cult sensation John Dies at the End, comes another terrifying and hilarious tale of almost Armageddon at the hands o...
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Dark Land - Folge 008
Graham Grimm"Sobald ich den Mörder meiner Mum gefunden und ihren Tod gerächt habe", sagte Wynn Blakeston in der großen Küche des riesigen Hauses, "werde ich einen Weg zurück in meine Welt such...
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Dark Land - Folge 017
Rafael Marques"Sergeant Rakk, könnte ich Sie kurz sprechen?""Natürlich, Sir." Der Dämon drückte die halb heruntergebrannte Zigarette im Aschenbecher aus, erhob sich von seinem Platz und strich ü...
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Jason Dark Supernatural Mystery Collection 2
Guido HenkelAre you afraid of the dark? Join Jason Dark, a fearless and resourceful ghost hunter in Victorian England, as faces off against creatures from other dimensions and the forces of ev...
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Dark Land - Folge 012
Michael BreuerAls der Körper des Gangsters die Rechtsmedizin verließ und zur Bestattung freigegeben wurde, beging man einen grausigen Fehler. Schon bald erhob sich der Tote nämlich wieder. Er wa...
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Dark Land - Folge 007
Logan DeeEine Serie von grausamen Mordfällen hält Twilight City in Atem. Seit einigen Wochen werden an verschiedenen Orten in der Stadt immer wieder verstümmelte Männerleichen entdeckt. Bei...
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Justice League Dark - Der Hexenkrieg
James Tynion IVLex Luthor gibt der Hexe Circe mehr Macht denn je, woraufhin sie ein eigenes, böses Team des Okkulten versammelt und auf die Justice League Dark hetzt! Können Wonder Woman und ihre...
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Jason Dark Supernatural Mystery Collection 1
Guido HenkelThis collection features the supernatural mysteries “Demon’s Night,” “Theater of Vampires” and “Ghosts Templar,” following the exploits of occult detective Jason Dark as he tries t...
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Dark Land - Folge 009
Logan DeeDer Sterbende zuckte noch. Dr. Shelley hatte dem auf die Liege gefesselten Delinquenten gerade erst die todbringende Substanz injiziert. Henry Quinn, der Vollmondmörder, hatte fünf...
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Midnight on Beacon Street
Emily Ruth Verona“Midnight on Beacon Street is a lot of things. It’s a taut thriller about a babysitter and two kids surviving one weird night. It’s a celebration of classic horror movies. It’s a c...
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Dark Land - Folge 011
Rafael MarquesWynn erstarrte, als er die schattenhafte Gestalt erblickte. Das Gesicht des Fremden konnte er nicht erkennen, dafür aber die beiden grauschwarzen Schwingen, die aus seinem Rücken w...
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The Hunt
Andy McNabFrom master storyteller Andy McNab, this is the opening book in an adventurefilled and actionpacked new series telling, for the first time ever, the true stories of Special Forces ...
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Der Hexer - Der achtarmige Tod
Wolfgang HohlbeinDie Insel Krakatau, auf die es Robert verschlagen hat, ist dem Tod geweiht. Ein Vulkanausbruch droht sie in Kürze zu vernichten. Doch Robert bekommt unerwartete Hilfe: H.P. und Kap...
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The Blood Witch
Guido Henkel & Thu-Lieu PhamAn ancient curse resurfaces. From deep within the English forests, a hideous creature threatens to reemerge, stronger than ever. Meanwhile, young girls are disappearing from the st...
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Pet Sematary
Stephen KingNow a major motion picture! Stephen King’s #1 New York Times bestseller is a “wild, powerful, disturbing” (The Washington Post Book World) classic about evil that exists far beyond...
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Dark Land - Folge 006
Rafael Marques"Es geht wieder los", murmelte die Gestalt. Vorsichtig strich sie über den dunklen Einband eines Buches, das vor ihr auf dem Schreibtisch lag. Die Ahnung, dass es zurückkehrte, hat...
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The Marvellers
Dhonielle ClaytonDhonielle Clayton makes her middlegrade debut with a fantasy adventure set in a global magic school in the sky an instant New York Times and #1 Indie Bestseller! "The Marvellers de...
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Dark Land - Folge 016
Logan DeeEinen ganzen Tag war Sir Roderick durchgeritten, nun jedoch zögerte er, als er den düsteren Wald vor sich aufragen sah. Er hielt seinen Rappen an und betrachtete die riesigen Bäume...
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Dark Land - Folge 010
Marc FreundSie hatten eine Grenze übertreten. Die beiden Männer in dem kleinen Boot wussten es. Es dümpelte durch den dichten Nebel, der hier draußen allgegenwärtig war. Sonny Gardener, der j...
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The Strange Journeys of Colonel Polders
Lord DunsanyAn inspiration to many for his style and prose, Lord Dunsany was a pioneer for fantasy fiction, inspiring such famous writers as H. P. Lovecraft, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Neil Gaiman ...
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Dark Land - Folge 005
Marc FreundNebel. Der graue Dunst zog sich immer dichter um sie, je weiter sie den Pier hinter sich ließen. Zwei schattenhafte Gestalten, die trotz der dicken Suppe jede Deckung ausnutzen, um...
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To Guard Against the Dark
Julie E. CzernedaThe final book in the hard science fiction Reunification trilogy, the thrilling conclusion to the awardwinning Clan ChroniclesJason Morgan is a troubling mystery to friends and ene...
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Himmelstrand
John Ajvide Lindqvist & Thorsten AlmsEin literarischer HorrorRoman aus Schweden: Zehn Menschen wachen in ihren Wohnwagen auf und nichts ist wie am Abend zuvor. Was sie sehen, ist eine Grasfläche, die sich bis zum Hor...
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Dark Land - Folge 018
Logan DeeJuuuuuuh und jetzt! Halt den Atem an!Niemand ist glücklicher als Funny Frankie. Denn er ist nun ganz oben. Er ist der König der Welt. Ihr Schöpfer. Gott! Zumindest für diesen winz...
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Dark Land - Folge 015
Logan DeeDas Verschwinden von Marylyns Schwester und die Begegnung mit der geheimnisvollen Patientin aus Dr. Shelleys Dead End Asylum lassen Abby keine Ruhe. Sie muss noch einmal zurück ins...
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Dead by Dawn
Guido HenkelThe unexpected death of their next door neighbor rattles Jason Dark and Siu Lin. But does a woman in good health simply drop dead by dawn? The Geisterjäger is not convinced a...
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Dark Land - Folge 014
Alfred BekkerEtwas lauerte in der Tiefe. Ein Wesen. Eine Macht. Sehr groß, sehr böse. Selbst die Dämonen in den engen Seitengassen der Stadt wagten es kaum, auch nur an diese Kreatur zu denken!...
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Shadow War
Sean McFate & Bret WitterAn army veteran with deep expertise in military and international affairs makes his fiction debut with this electrifying international thrillerthe first volume in a blistering hot ...
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Dark Land - Folge 013
Logan DeeAm Rande von Twilight City lag das Dead End Asylum, ein Sanatorium, das schon öfter in die Schlagzeilen geraten war. Niemand wusste, was hinter dessen Mauern wirklich vor sich ging...
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What the Hell Did I Just Read
David Wong & Jason ParginJohn Dies at the End's "smart take on fear manages to tap into readers' existential dread on one page, then have them laughing the next" (Publishers Weekly) and This Book is Full o...
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The Outsider
Stephen KingNow an HBO limited series starring Ben Mendelsohn!Evil has many faces…maybe even yours in this #1 New York Times bestseller from master storyteller Stephen King. An elevenyearold ...
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Heavens on Fire
Guido HenkelWhen our world becomes a mere pawn in an epic battle between Heaven and Hell, Jason Dark faces a challenge that threatens to shatter the very fabric of reality. As immortal angels ...
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Terrorlord
Guido HenkelConjured from the bowels of the abyss by ancient magic, the Terrorlord has but one desireto open the Seven Gates of Hell and unleash the horrors of the undead upon mankind. Relivin...