Category Archives: Peyton McKean

Eminent DNA detective introduced in the novel The Jihad Virus

My Old Neglected Vaccine Could Nail COVID-19

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Tom Hopp

Given the gravity of the matter at hand—namely life or death by COVID-19—I think it’s time my old vaccine method got a second look. Continue reading →

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The Great Seattle Earthquake is on its way

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Tom Hopp

I expect The Great Seattle Earthquake to be released in early 2019. Let’s hope the Seattle Fault doesn’t release its pent-up power anytime soon. Continue reading →

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My Appearance at the Burien Library Saturday

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Tom Hopp

Come on down to the Burien Library and grab a copy or two of my thriller novels, personally autographed by me. And maybe a couple of spares as holiday gifts? Continue reading →

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“A Dangerous Breed” re-published!

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Tom Hopp

Cool those hot summer doldrums down to industrial-strength refrigeration levels–if you dare! Continue reading →

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The Awesomeness of Spirit Cove

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Tom Hopp

Spirit Cove. Here Raven bit the shore, in the days when he was a giant, to carve out a home for the animals–and humans too. Continue reading →

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Ebola vaccine–why so slow?

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Tom Hopp

If you try to create a vaccine that causes a rip-roaring response in every vaccinated person, you are liable to create a vaccine that causes a lot of side-effects, up to and including death. Continue reading →

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Ebola, anyone?

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Tom Hopp

“Are we in danger?” I asked. McKean stared at the screen for a moment and then murmured, “Answer: unknown.” Continue reading →

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The Unprepossessing Phineus Morton

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Tom Hopp

In The Jihad Virus, Peyton McKean’s sidekick and chronicler describes himself: “I’m a medical reporter, a healthy twenty-seven-year-old male of average height and build and looks, with good vital signs. My tours in the Mideast left no physical scars on me, but I was not to be so lucky in the events I’m about to retell.” Continue reading →

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Washington’s Ice Age Floods

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Tom Hopp

It all gets me to thinking. Can’t I come up with a story that weaves these colossal events into a plot filled with mystery and intrigue? Stay tuned. Continue reading →

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Why I dedicated The Jihad Virus to women

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Tom Hopp

The opening quote is something I believe with absolute certainty. Not until feminine voices are heard loud and clear above the voices of war-mongering males, will this world ever find peace. Continue reading →

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