Tyler Blackthorne

About the Author

• Black belt in Shotokan Karate

• Honored by the U.S. National Teachers’ Hall of Fame

• Spent two summers as a kayak guide in Seward, Alaska

• Has traveled the world writing and photographing for motorcycle magazines

• Has published scores of articles in mainstream print magazines and professional journals, under a different name

• Has a total of 5 graduate and postgraduate degrees in subjects ranging from microbiology to history

• Plays on an elite Ultimate Frisbee team

• Is author of three other books under different names

• Speaks fluent Spanish and German

• Has traveled throughout North and South America, Asia and Europe

• Currently has three screenplays available from Mt. Hood Press

• Has fine art photographs available in two galleries: brucehansenphoto.com

Tyler Blackthorne, as you’ve figured out, is a pseudonym. The Portland, Oregon father-daughter writing team of Bruce and Kelly Hansen was joined by Minnesota scientist/writer Bob Young to write the first Dylan Baker book, Denali. Arctic Forces is a creation of Bob Young and Bruce Hansen. Readers can find out more about this writing team by visiting our website, mthoodpress.com