Christopher John McCabe (born 20 October 1967) is a British scientist and novelist. He is Professor of Molecular Endocrinology at the University of Birmingham and writes novels under the pseudonyms John McCabe and John Macken.University of Birmingham. Professor Chris McCabeTimes Higher Education (1 April 2005). "Whodunnit? It was probably this scientist..."Muthalaly, Shonali (19 October 2005). "The Science of humour". The Hindu

He was born in Vancouver to English parents who were originally from Yorkshire. The family later returned to England and settled in Somerset.Grimley, Terry (29 October 1998). "Interview: John McCabe - Science of writing a best-seller". The Birmingham Post; accessed 4 July 2017.

Publications Novels as "John McCabe" Stickleback (1998) Paper (2000) Snakeskin (2001) Big Spender (2003) Herding Cats (2004)

Novels as "John Macken" Dirty Little Lies (2007) Trial by Blood (2008) Breaking Point (2009) Control (2011)

References

External links McCabe, Chris (5 February 2004). "A mission to sex up scientese". The Guardian