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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 12h

It’s ebook, audiobook, and UK paperback publication day for RAVENOUS!! Here’s a photo of Dagger taste testing the book. He can confirm that it is deliciously creepy! But don’t take his word for it. Get your own copy today! 👻🪞📚 @hqstories.bsky.social

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Thriller readers! My new suspense thriller is now available to request on @netgalley.bsky.social 📚 If you’re a fan of creepy cults and woodland settings, this one is for you!

photo depicts the ebook cover of HOME SWEET HOME by Karin Nordin, featuring a house in the woods with a single light on. Now available to request on NetGalley.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Happy US Publication Day to my newest suspense thriller, THE MAN IN ROOM SEVEN! Now available in paperback on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! 🥳📚

A paperback copy of THE MAN IN ROOM SEVEN by Karin Nordin sits on a marble kitchen countertop.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

I went to my first #FedCon over the weekend. I’m so overwhelmed by all of the kindness, enthusiasm, and friendship I received from every single person I met. My heart is truly full. ❤️🖖🏼

Author Karin Nordin sitting in an auditorium while dressed in a gold TOS uniform.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Thrilled to share that I’ll be moderating the panel “ANXIETY, ENVY OR FEAR?—EMOTIONS IN THRILLERS” at this year’s ThrillerFest in NYC. This is an incredible lineup of authors! If you’re attending make sure you join us! 📚✍️

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Great deal for readers in the UK and Ireland! From now until April 18th, 40% off all of my paperbacks if purchased on harpercollins.co.uk! Just use the code SPRING40! And free shipping on orders over £25! 🤩📚

Photo shows the book SWEET LITTLE LIES by Karin Nordin now 40% off if purchased on harpercollins.co.uk

Photo shows the book THE MAN IN ROOM SEVEN by Karin Nordin now 40% off if purchased on harpercollins.co.uk

Photo shows the book WHERE RAVENS ROOST by Karin Nordin now 40% off if purchased on harpercollins.co.uk

Photo shows the book LAST ONE ALIVE by Karin Nordin now 40% off if purchased on harpercollins.co.uk

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I can’t be at the physical protest in London today, but I’m standing in solidarity alongside my fellow authors, creatives, and members of the @societyofauthors.bsky.social in demanding that Meta be held accountable for their theft of thousands of books, novels, and research papers. #DoTheWriteThing

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

It’s time to #DoTheWriteThing Meta. Fairly compensate the authors you stole from. We didn’t consent to the use of our work to train your AI. Stop #bookthieves now! 🛑

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

What a brilliant, timely, and fervent warning wrapped up in a painstakingly poignant story. Well done, Suzanne. And may the odds that we can create a better future be ever in our favor. #sunriseonthereaping

All five hardcover copies of the Hunger Games books in front of a bookcase.

Dagger, a ginger cat, lies beside a copy of SUNRISE ON THE REAPING by Suzanne Collins.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

I’ll be heading to FedCon at the end of May! My first ever sci-fi convention! But which Star Trek cosplays should I bring? (I have 40! 😵‍💫) 🤔🖖🏼

Author Karin Nordin dressed in a gold command dress uniform from Star Trek: The Original Series

Author Karin Nordin dressed as Mirror Spock.

Author Karin Nordin dressed Tilly from Star Trek: Discovery.

Author Karin Nordin dressed as Admiral Pike from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Greeted by my local grocery store cat. 😸

Author Karin Nordin crouches down to pet a short-haired calico cat in front of the grocery store.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

There are three signed copies of WHERE RAVENS ROOST at Foyle’s Bookshop (Charing Cross Road) in London! Get them while you can! @hqstories.bsky.social

Author Karin Nordin stands beside three signed copies of WHERE RAVENS ROOST at the Foyle’s Bookshop (Charing Cross Road) in London.

Author Karin Nordin signing copies of WHERE RAVENS ROOST at the Foyle’s Bookshop (Charing Cross Road) in London.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Summer vacation is just around the corner! Have you preordered your paperback copy of THE MAN IN ROOM SEVEN for your trip yet? Out in the US on July 29th! 📚

Author Karin Nordin holds up a paperback copy of THE MAN IN ROOM SEVEN in front of a bookshelf.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Today marks four years since the publication of my debut novel! Happy Birthday, Where Ravens Roost! 🐦‍⬛📚

Author Karin Nordin holds up a paperback copy of their first novel, Where Ravens Roost.

A hand holds up a paperback copy of Where Ravens Roost by Karin Nordin in front of a bookshelf.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

About to dive into this new arc from Catherine Cooper, the Queen of Destination Suspense! 🤩📚

Photo shows a hand holding up an iPad displaying the digital cover for THE PENTHOUSE, the new suspense thriller by Catherine Cooper.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

My most recent comic book read! Absolutely loved this one! I’ll be making a review on my YouTube soon! 🤓 #superman

Photo shows a hand holding up the deluxe edition graphic novel of SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT in front of a bookshelf.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

It’s official! I’m a horror author now! 🤩📚

Photo shows the Publisher’s Marketplace announcement for EATERS OF THE PARALLAX by Karin Nordin, to be published in fall 2026 with HQ Digital.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Watson living his best life. Naps, heaters, Stargate SG-1. 🐈

Watson, a ginger cat, sleeps in front of an electric fireplace heater while an iPad plays an episode of Stargate SG-1.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Writing with a cat: good for my mood, bad for my posture. 😹

Author Karin Nordin sits at their desk trying to draft their next book while Dagger the ginger cat sits on their shoulders.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Sometimes you just have to wake up and be Dana Scully. 👽🛸 #thexfiles #cosplay

Karin Nordin is dressed as Dana Scully from The X-Files; wearing a red wig, black suit, FBI badge, and holding a Fox Mulder desk nameplate.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

It doesn’t get any better than this. 🐈❤️📚

Dagger, a ginger cat, sleeps on a brown blanket in front of a wall of books (mostly thriller and horror novels.)

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Cats. Fireplace. Godzilla Movie Marathon. Starting the New Year on the Right Note. 🤓🐈🐈

Watson and Dagger, two ginger cats, sitting on my lap by the fireplace while we watch a Godzilla movie.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

None of us will make it to midnight. So happy early new year to everyone! We’re off to bed. 🐈🎇🐈🎆

Watson and Dagger, two ginger cats, sleeping on a green blanket hours before the new year.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Last chance to get THE MAN IN ROOM SEVEN for only 99¢/99p on ebook! Sale ends at the start of the new year! Get it while you can! 📚 #thrillerbooks

Photo shows the cover to THE MAN IN ROOM SEVEN by Karin Nordin, now on sale for only 99¢/99p on Amazon Kindle for US and UK readers!

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

The holidays were very bookish this year! 🤩📚

A stack of books: Devils Kill Devils, The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Star Trek Lost to Eternity, The Last Days of Jack Sparks, Fever House, Night of the Living Cat (volumes 2-5)

Author Karin Nordin leans on a stack of books including: the four novels in the Red Queen series by Victoria Aveyard, Midwestern Gothic, We Used to Live Here, Make It So, Star Trek Picard Firewall, Star Trek Defiant volume 3 graphic novel

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Introducing my children to Home Alone. 🐈🐈

Watson and Dagger, two ginger cats, sleep on a green blanket while the tv in front of them plays Home Alone. The living room is full of cat toys and scratching posts.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

The cats and I are curling up to finally read THE OTHER PEOPLE by CJ Tudor which has been on my shelf for 100 years. (Yes, that date is accurate.)

Two ginger cats, Watson and Dagger, sitting on a lap in front of a wall length bookshelf while the owner of said lap holds up a copy of The Other People by CJ Tudor.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

UK Readers! THE MAN IN ROOM SEVEN is only 99p on Kindle for the rest of December! Get this great deal while you can! #booksky @hqstories.bsky.social

Photo shows the cover for suspense thriller, THE MAN IN ROOM SEVEN by Karin Nordin, only 99p on Kindle for the rest of December.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

We’re barreling towards the final episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks at maximum warp and all I can think about is how much I appreciate this show! Truly a Star Trek show made by Trekkies for Trekkies. 🖖🏼💚

I’m dressed as Tendi from Star Trek: Lower Decks, wearing the blue science uniform from the Cerritos. There’s a green filter over my face to depict Orion skin.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

The holidays are upon us! And ebooks make great gifts! THE MAN IN ROOM SEVEN is only 99¢ on Kindle for the rest of December! A great deal on a new suspense novel for that thriller reader in your life!

Picture shows the cover of THE MAN IN ROOM SEVEN by Karin Nordin. Only 99¢ on Amazon Kindle for the rest of December.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Tried to bake Christmas cookies, but I could only find my #StarWars cookie cutters. So I made Chewbacca cookies. 🤪

A stack of sugar cookies in the shape of Chewbacca.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Happy #Caturday from these two boys who each have their own chair but only want the one the other is using. 😹

Watson and Dagger, two ginger cats, trying to sit in the same IKEA children’s chair when it’s only big enough for one of them.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Just a reminder that thrillers make great holiday gifts! If you’re looking for a new thriller novel for that reader in your life, consider checking out one of mine! Available in ebook, audiobook, and paperback from @hqstories.bsky.social 📚

Photo shows four paperback books, positioned to display their covers. Books include: Where Ravens Roost, Last One Alive, Sweet Little Lies, The Man in Room Seven. All by Karin Nordin.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Do you have a favorite tv/movie pet? Join me and my co-hosts at @anotherfrakkinpodcast.com on Sunday December 8th at 8 am EST, live on YouTube, as we discuss our favorite furry companions in sci-fi television and film! 🐈🐕

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

I picked up these two adorable books from the Pop Classics collection for my nieces! I love this series! Kim Smith’s artwork is vibrant and engaging! These books are a great way to connect with the younger generation on some of the most beloved tv/film classics from the 80s and 90s! 📚 #books

A hand holds up a hardcover copy of the Pop Classics book ET: The Extraterrestrial, illustrated by Kim Smith.

A hand holds up a hardcover copy of the Pop Classics book Buffy the Vampire Slayer, illustrated by Kim Smith.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Watson here to remind everyone that books make great gifts for the holidays! And if you’re looking for a new suspense thriller with supernatural undertones for that thriller reader in your life, check out THE MAN IN ROOM SEVEN! Out now from @hqstories.bsky.social 📚 #thrillerbooks #booksky

Watson, a ginger cat, sits beside a stack of THE MAN IN ROOM SEVEN paperback books. His expression is very serious.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Great news for US and UK thriller readers! THE MAN IN ROOM SEVEN is a December Kindle Monthly Deal! Only 99¢/99p for the ebook all month! A perfect gift for that thriller reader in your life! 📚 #books #thrillerbooks #ebooksale @hqstories.bsky.social

Photo shows the cover of THE MAN IN ROOM SEVEN by Karin Nordin, now on sale for 99¢ in the U.S. and 99p in the UK in ebook format on Amazon during the month of December.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

I’ve entered the Mirrorverse with my new Spock cosplay! Don’t ask how many times my mustache fell off. 😅 #startrek #spock #cosplay #cosplayer

Author Karin Nordin is dressed in cosplay as Mirror Spock. Uniform is from SNW with the updated Mirrorverse badge, gold scarf, and a TOS era phaser. Cosplay includes the infamous Spock beard.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Had another great ride with Baco last night! He was the first horse I ever rode when I moved to the Netherlands and it’s always great to get to spend time with him! He’s such a personality! 🐴 #horseriding

Author Karin Nordin, dressed in riding gear, stands beside a white horse named Baco.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Sooooo excited for today’s book mail! I’m currently rewatching The X-Files so I’ll definitely be reading PERIHELION once I finish. But I might have to start ASYLUM tonight! 🤩

Hardcover copies of STAR TREK STRANGE NEW WORLDS: ASYLUM by Una McCormack and THE X-FILES: PERIHELION by Claudia Gray

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

My writing assistant fell asleep on the job. 😹 #cats

Dagger, a ginger cat, sleeping on a desk beside a Yankee Candle, a pair of headphones, and a framed photo of Harrison Ford.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Tomorrow evening I’ll be a guest on the SCI-FI QUEENS podcast where we’ll be discussing one of my favorite sci-fi franchises: ALIEN! Check out @scifiqueens.bsky.social and join us live on YouTube — Friday Nov 22nd at 8 pm EST! 👽

Author Karin Nordin dressed as Ellen Ripley from the movie ALIEN.

Author Karin Nordin dressed as Ellen Ripley from ALIEN while holding her ginger cat, Watson (portraying Jonesy.)

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Get to know my books! My crime thrillers! WHERE RAVENS ROOST (shortlisted for CWA New Blood Dagger) and LAST ONE ALIVE (ITW Best eBook Nominee) are available from @hqstories.bsky.social #thrillerbooks

Photo shows the covers for WHERE RAVENS ROOST and LAST ONE ALIVE by Karin Nordin along with a short blurb about the novels.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Get to know my books! First up, my suspense thrillers! Both are available in ebook, audiobook, and paperback from @hqstories.bsky.social 📚 #booksky

Photo shows the covers for SWEET LITTLE LIES and THE MAN IN ROOM SEVEN by Karin Nordin, followed by a short blurb description for each book.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

New spooky book mail arrived just in time for the snow! ❄️📚

Photo shows two books: THE HOLLOWS by Daniel Church and THIRTEEN STOREYS by Jonathan Sims

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

I’m pretty sure most of you are following me for my #cats. So here they are! Dagger is the happy one. Watson is the one that’s always annoyed. 🐈🐈

Dagger, a one year old ginger cat, is wearing a red bandanna.

Watson, an older ginger cat, is wearing a red bandanna and a cowboy hat. He looks unsurprisingly annoyed.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

US Thriller Readers! Looking for a twisty fast-paced read? My suspense thriller SWEET LITTLE LIES is only 99¢ on Kindle until the end of November! 📚 a.co/d/fxufdEN

Photo shows the ebook edition of SWEET LITTLE LIES by Karin Nordin, a November Kindle Deal in the US for only 99¢

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

A quick #introduction for all my new followers! I’m a: ✍️ Thriller Author 🐈 Cat Whisperer 🖖🏼 Trekkie 🎭 Cosplayer 🥋 Black Belt (Shotokan Karate) 🐎 Equestrian 📚 Comic Book Reader 🏋🏻 Gym Rat 🎶 Beatlemaniac

Dressed as TOS era Spock holding a Vulcan lyre.

Dressed as Star Trek: Picard era Seven of Nine.

Dressed as Alternate Universe Admiral Pike from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Dressed as Captain Archer from Star Trek: Enterprise

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

New #StarTrek graphic novel SONS OF STAR TREK just arrived in the mail! I can’t wait to read this one! Jake and Nog are two of my favorite Trek characters! 🖖🏼🤓

Photo of the new graphic novel SONS OF STAR TREK being held up in front of a bookcase of other graphic novels.

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Dax Dagger | Karin Nordin @daxdagger.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

The first batch of book mail for my spooky winter TBR arrived yesterday! There’s nothing like a little horror for the holidays! 📚 #horrorbooks

Photo depicts a stack of horror books.

Books Featured in this Photo:

THIS THING BETWEEN US by Gus Moreno
CUCKOO by Gretchen Felker-Martin
NEVER WHISTLE AT NIGHT (Short Story Anthology)
THE DEVIL AND MRS. DAVENPORT by Paulette Kennedy
EPISODE THIRTEEN by Craig DiLouie
OLD COUNTRY by Matt Query & Harrison Query

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