The Ghost Trees

by Thomas P. Hopp

When an old Native American shaman is accused of murdering a cedar tree poacher, Dr. Peyton McKean is called in to unravel the dense tangle of clues hidden among the majestic trees of a Pacific Northwest rainforest. Police detectives are baffled but McKean's brilliant mind leads him past the obvious--and into danger.

Modern biotechnology crosses paths with ancient native wisdom as Peyton McKean and Fin Morton follow the thread of evidence in this tale of murder among the stumps of a long-dead forest. McKean's wits and scientific skills are tested by baffling clues at the scene, and the odd behavior of an old Duwamish Indian who seems to know more than he is telling. The answers are to be found in a fern-choked grotto where the spirits of forest giants seem to be watching the comings and goings of men--and waiting.

41 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 2013

About the author

Author of the Northwest Tales series of natural disaster thrillers, the Peyton McKean mystery series and Dinosaur Wars science fiction stories.

Reviews

[Jesse Deleon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A new series for me to enjoy!

First thing is the book cover photo! This made me get
story for a Halloween treat. And I enjoyed it and plan on reading more! A new fan!