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Last Train to Helsingør

By Heidi Amsinck
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Last Train to Helsingør by Heidi Amsinck is a gripping collection of short stories set in Denmark, where the familiar quickly turns into the unexpectedly eerie. Each tale explores the darker side of human nature and mysteries that lie beneath the surface of everyday life, infused with chilling twists and atmospheric suspense. This book skilfully blends the mundane with the supernatural, creating a captivating read for fans of crime and thriller genres.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by chilling tales with a Scandinavian twist, as it combines elements of mystery and suspense set against the atmospheric backdrop of Denmark. Those who appreciate finely crafted short stories filled with eerie surprises and a touch of noir will find this collection particularly captivating.

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Copenhagen is a mysterious city where strange and sinister things often happen. Menacing and at times darkly humorous, there are echoes of Roald Dahl and Daphne du Maurier in these stories, many of which have been specially commissioned for BBC Radio 4.

From the commuter who bitterly regrets falling asleep on a late-night train in Last Train to Helsingør, to the mushroom hunter prepared to kill to guard her secret in The Chanterelles of Østvig.

Here, the land of ‘hygge’ becomes one of twilight and shadows, as canny antique dealers and property sharks get their comeuppance at the hands of old ladies in Conning Mrs Vinterberg, and ghosts go off-script in The Wailing Girl.

Deliciously dark and chilling, this is Nordic Noir at its finest.

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Last Train to Helsingør by Heidi Amsinck has been praised for its unsettling and beautifully written tales, offering a distinctive blend of modern Scandi-noir. These elegantly creepy stories have been likened to Danish fairy tales, appreciated for their crisp modernity and eerie atmosphere.

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ISBN: 9781999811761

Publisher: Muswell Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 October 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Muswell Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 240

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Heidi Amsinck

About the Author

Heidi Amsinck is a writer and journalist born in Copenhagen. She has had many stories commissioned for radio but this is her first published collection. She was previously shortlisted for the VS Pritchett Memorial Prize.

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