A renowned writer is invited to take part in a theatre project deep in the South American jungle. A celebrated director seeks to restage the mysterious case of two Dutch women who vanished there years ago. What begins as an artistic endeavour soon becomes a transformative journey. Confronted with the raw, untamed power of nature, the participants are driven to their limits as a web of unsettling and haunting stories gradually unfolds.

In her new novel, Dorothee Elmiger probes the boundaries of what can be told, once again demonstrating her gift for fusing striking imagery with bold literary innovation.

The VorLaut reading series offers a stage to up-and-coming writers. Much like a supporting act in music, they present their work before established authors take the spotlight.