Jens Schumacher has been inventing stories since he could hold a pen. Since the mid-1990s, he has published books and games for children, young adults, and adults, including fantasy novels, detective novels, interactive game books, and nonfiction titles. He is part of the team of authors behind the internationally successful puzzle game series BLACK STORIES, and his articles appear regularly in a well-known German newspaper. His works have been translated into 26 languages. He lives at the end of a cul-de-sac somewhere in Saarland. For more information, visit www.jensschumacher.eu - Thorsten Berger has loved doodling and "painting" since he was a child, a skill he honed during his studies at the HBK Braunschweig. After graduating, he worked for several years at various agencies as an art director and creative director before returning to his visual passion as a freelance designer and illustrator in late 2017. Thorsten lives and works in Berlin according to his motto "always restless, always hungry for new things." More information at www.thorsten-berger.com