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Heidi Amsinck is a writer and journalist born in Copenhagen. She was London Correspondent for the Danish daily Jyllands-Posten. She has written many stories for BBC Radio 4, including the story sets Danish Noir, Copenhagen Confidential and Copenhagen Curios, all read by Tim McInnerney. She was previously shortlisted for the VS Pritchett Memorial Prize. Heidi lives in London. Last Train to Helsingor her first collection of stories, which appeared on BBC R4, was published in 2018. My Name is Jensen her first thriller was published to critical acclaim in 2021

‘A wonderfully atmospheric Danish noir debut which felt like the literary equivalent of curling up with a box set of The Bridge or The Killing’ The Times. 'A more than promising debut'. The Times Crime Club, Pick of the Week. 'A rich, propulsive thriller' Daily Telegraph. 'Compelling, atmospheric and beautifully written' Louise Welsh. 'A brilliant debut and the author in full possession of the crime writing craft. Heidi Amsinck is hopefully here to stay' Yrsa Sigurdardottir. 'Eerie unnerving, in equal measure charming and creepy' Will Dean