Ralf Thenior was born in 1945 in Kudowa (Silesia), he was raised in Hamburg and he studied to be a publisher. He worked as a gardener, as a construction worker and a waiter and he travelled extensively. He studied German Studies and worked as an English translator. In 1977 one of his books of poems was published for the first time, and in 1982, his first short story was published, which was followed by many novels. Beelzebub’s flies is his first novel for young adults.
Zak has fallen in love with Beate. But she is sliding, unstoppably, to a world ruled by the influence of hidden forces. Step by step, Beate’s life is falling under Malte’s influence, a Satan’s priest. Zak realizes that Beate is getting away from him. However, he doesn’t give up and tries to save her.
A love story and an exciting thriller. A piece from High school students’ real world.
Zak’s journey through a satanic night is thrilling literature for those who are looking for themselves.
“… An excellent novel for young adults… Thenior has entered for the first time the field of young adults’ literature and he has done it successfully… The plot keeps the reader in suspense all the novel through thanks to the original and lively prose of the main character, who is the one remembering the facts after they took place. The characters sketches are remarkable because you get a perfect picture of all of them after having delightfully read these short but intense hundred and sixty pages” (Ana Garralón in Educación y Biblioteca).