Thomas P. Hopp routinely imagines the unimaginable. He writes science fiction and mystery thriller novels that draw on his background as a scientist and scholar of the natural world in all its glory and terror. His stories have won multiple literary awards and garnered him a worldwide following. Tom’s NORTHWEST TALES are thrillers set against backdrops of disaster, whether natural or man-made. Earthquakes, eruptions, and epidemics are grist for these gripping adventures.

Northwest Tales

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Rainier Erupts! by
Series: Northwest Tales. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 71,580. Language: English. Published: April 9, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense, Fiction » Science fiction » Apocalyptic
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AN EPIC TALE OF VOLCANIC CATASTROPHE Mount Rainier is one of the most dangerous volcanoes on earth because of its awe-inspiring size and close proximity to the population centers of Seattle and Tacoma. What if this primordial giant were to erupt—tomorrow? Thomas P. Hopp vividly portrays the all-too-possible day when the mountain unleashes its pent-up fury.
The Great Seattle Earthquake by
Series: Northwest Tales. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 76,740. Language: English. Published: July 28, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General
A CITY SHAKEN TO ITS CORE The Seattle Fault traces a ragged line through the heart of the metropolitan area. Forces deep in the earth have built up tremendous pressure over eons. What if this subterranean fracture were to release its pent-up fury—tomorrow?
Megaflood by
Series: Northwest Tales. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 83,530. Language: English. Published: April 30, 2022 . Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
LOVE AND BETRAYAL IN A TIME OF EPIC FLOODS. During the Ice Age, the Missoula Floods ravaged much of eastern Washington State. Native people, recently arrived in North America, faced disaster when glacial ice dams broke and floodwaters as vast as the Great Lakes rushed out.
The Smallpox Incident by
Series: Northwest Tales. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 86,920. Language: English. Published: April 15, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
Vaccine researchers face the greatest of challenges when they confront a deadly new terror weapon: genetically altered smallpox!
The Neah Virus by
Series: Northwest Tales. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 109,970. Language: English. Published: September 30, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Apocalyptic, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
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A DEADLY NEW PLAGUE—OR ANCIENT SHAMAN’S CURSE? A lethal virus breaks out in a remote corner of Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula. It spreads toward Seattle, threatening to kill millions if it can’t be stopped. CDC virologist Peyton McKean tries to isolate the deadly organism and search for a cure, but finds himself in a desperate race against time to save humanity—and himself!