A German Fantasy Novel Written for Learners - Not a TextbookDie Risse von Steinbach (The Rifts of Steinbach) is Book 1 of the German-language fantasy trilogy Der letzte Wandler (The Last Walker) - written specifically for German learners at the B2-C1 level. When Jonas's grandfather dies, he inherits more than an old house in the small town of Steinbach. In a hidden study, he finds a leather-bound book - and a narrow, flickering rift in the air that doesn't seem to belong to this world. The rift leads to Ithralon: a world of two moons, ancient magic, and a fragile balance that has been guarded for generations by the Walkers - a bloodline Jonas never knew he belonged to. But the balance is failing. Someone has begun tearing the rifts between worlds open on purpose. And Jonas may be the last person left who can close them.Why This Book Works for German LearnersWritten entirely in natural, native-level German - no dumbed-down grammar, no vocabulary lists interrupting the storyCarefully calibrated for B2-C1 readers: challenging enough to build real fluency, accessible enough to actually enjoyA real page-turner, not a textbook: a complete portal-fantasy story with genuine plot twists, not disconnected practice dialoguesBook 1 of a 3-part trilogy Companion Workbook Available SeparatelyA full companion workbook (Begleitbuch) is available as a separate title, with chapter-by-chapter vocabulary, grammar exercises, reading comprehension questions, a full practice exam, and free downloadable Anki flashcards. Der letzte Wandler - Book 1 of 3