Karin Nordin

Karin Nordin is an author, martial artist, novice equestrian, amateur entomologist, and self-proclaimed cat whisperer. Her first novel, Where Ravens Roost, was shortlisted for the 2022 CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger award. Her second novel, Last One Alive, was a 2022 ITW Best eBook award finalist.

She has worked in healthcare and education, including as a pharmacy technician, karate instructor, and an English language teacher for the Dutch military. She completed the Creative Writing MSc from the University of Edinburgh with Distinction in 2019 and holds an MA in Scandinavian Literary Studies from the University of Amsterdam. She also has a BSc in Biology with a focus on chemistry. Born in ‘The Biggest Little City in the World’ and raised in America’s Rust Belt, she now lives in the Netherlands.