Michael Ehnert's Debut Crime Novel Draws on Family History
Michael Ehnert, a cabaret artist and screenwriter, has published his debut crime novel "Hamburg, Wache 16," which draws on his father's experiences as a police officer at the station. The story is set in 1976 on St. Pauli, Hamburg, following 23-year-old officer Jens-Uwe, who is assigned to the rough district after training. The novel features dry humor and authentic details from the era, including conflicts with local gangs and the red-light district. Ehnert's work has been listed among the best crime novels of June 2026.
Key facts
- Michael Ehnert is a cabaret artist and screenwriter.
- His debut crime novel is titled 'Hamburg, Wache 16'.
- The novel is set in 1976 on St. Pauli, Hamburg.
- The protagonist is 23-year-old officer Jens-Uwe.
- Ehnert's father was a police officer at Wache 16.
- The story includes true events from Hamburg.
- The novel has dry humor.
- It was listed among the best crime novels of June 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Michael Ehnert
Locations
- Hamburg
- Germany
- St. Pauli
- Wandsbek
- Eros-Center
- Schanzenviertel