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Otfried Preussler died a few days ago. He was the author of about twenty books, most of which I haven't read, but did write one book that I really loved: Krabat, variously translated as The Satanic Mill, The Curse of Darkling Mill and its original title. The titles should let you know what you're in for: it's a story with a very dark, spooky atmosphere about a boy who is apprenticed to miller who practises the dark arts. We're talking about a children's book here, but if you ever come across the book, don't let that stop you. It's amazing.