For Konrad Falkenberg, history is far more than a sequence of dates and events. It is the drama of human choice.
What fascinates him are the people behind the historical record: their convictions and doubts, their failures, and the moments when they must decide who they are willing to become. That is where his stories begin.
Falkenberg’s novels place readers at the center of major historical upheavals. He writes about periods in which faith becomes an instrument of power, political intrigue determines life and death, and individual destinies become inseparable from the forces shaping an era. Whether exploring medieval struggles within the Church, political conflict, social transformation, or deeply personal tragedy, his central question remains the same: What drives people to act as they do?
His work combines careful historical research with dramatic storytelling, strong characters, and sweeping narratives. The goal is not simply to explain the past, but to make it immediate and tangible—to create living worlds shaped by conflict, hope, ambition, loss, and consequence.
Konrad Falkenberg was born in Switzerland and spent many years working in international management. His professional career took him to more than eighty countries and gave him firsthand insight into different societies, cultures, and systems of power. Throughout those years, his fascination with history never faded.
He began writing in 2007, initially developing characters and story ideas through short fiction. His first novel followed two years later. Since 2015, he has focused consistently on historical fiction, completing an average of one novel each year.
To date, Falkenberg has written ten novels, which are now being released through Chronicon. Each reflects his commitment to combining historical authenticity with the scope and emotional intensity of epic storytelling.Today, Konrad Falkenberg lives with his wife in the Swiss canton of St. Gallen. He continues to write novels that remind readers of a simple truth: the past is never entirely past.