The three novels "Daskind," "Brandzauber," and "Angeklagt" together form a trilogy that is unique in its radicality within Swiss literature. First published between 1995 and 2002, they explore the existential dimension of violence. Alongside Mariella Mehr's rich lyrical work, the violence trilogy is her main work. While "Daskind" addresses the theme of violence through the breaking of an identity, with violence occurring within the social framework of the village community, "Brandzauber" focuses on the paralyzed life of an already shattered identity. It deals with the violence that is stored and passed down through history. The final volume, "Angeklagt," reflects a frightening reformation of fragmented identities, where raw violence and instinct are the central motifs of the novel. Mariella Mehr's narrative art is characterized by an archaic depth.