Bill Hoffman
presents brian orca
Orca Clan Tales
About Author
Bill Hoffman
Novelist, screenwriter, and tech writer, Bill earned his Master of Professional Writer degree from USC. He’s held minor political office and was a founder and served as president of Stop the Draft. More importantly, he’s been a certified PADI diver since 1977 and has accidentally found himself close and personal among orcas in the wild multiple times in several oceans. He lives in WA State.
UpComing Books
BOOK ONE – “BRIAN ORCA”
Brian Orca and Sandy Louise Orca spark a new civilization.
Brian Orca and Sandy Louise Orca spark a new civilization.
BOOK TWO – “ORCA EMPIRE” ( Coming Soon)
Despite overwhelming odds, descendants of Brian and Sandy Louise Orca try to build a civilization.
BOOK THREE – “THE NEW WORLD” ( Coming Soon )
Orca civilization struggles to respond to an existential threat.
The Book
Brian ORCA
“Brian Orca is a tale of a young orca who leaves his pod out of frustration with his parents and the pod’s adherence to ways and beliefs passed down from generation to generation. His pod’s ways are stifling. Determined to try new things and seek out his own beliefs, after a fight with his parents, he strikes out on his own to teach them and the pod matriarch a lesson. After several trials, including a battle with a huge shark, he finds another orca. Her name is Sandy Louise Orca, and she was forced out of her pod because of her own curiosity about the world. She is dying from a devastating injury that will always kill an orca. Brian Orca asks many questions about the beliefs of other orca pods as he attempts to save his new friend. As he continues in his quest to save her, he is forced to confront his choice of thinking and acting differently. Will he cave into the old ways? Is it possible to save an orca who has a broken tailbone, and will his inner confusion and conflict get the better of him and doom her to a certain death?”
Reviews:
5/5
"Brian Orca by Bill Hoffman is a brilliant, intelligent book for young, inquiring minds. The plot has an existential theme, coupled with finding one's identity in a world of ideas that do not always make sense. Brian Orca looks for clarity and peace when the old ways let him down. I enjoyed following the exploits of Brian Orca to see if he would survive or return to his clan. The sad part was when Brian Orca stumbled upon another orca +who was ostracized for no good reason and left to die. He felt confused and later concerned. Hoffman shows a good knowledge of Orca morphology and behavior, which adds to the appeal of the adventure. Beautiful watercolor images of orcas between chapters add to the allure of the storyline.”
Bryon Peters for Readers Favorite.
Brian Orca is a story about aquatic creatures, with an emphasis on orcas. The story revolves around Brian Orca, who, as a result of being scolded by his parents and mocked by pod members, left home to prove to them that he could survive on his own. Unknown to him, he would encounter great responsibility and face certain challenges. His adventures also had him in the company of outcasts who shared similar beliefs with him. One would wonder if Brian faced them head-on or wished he hadn't left the company and protection of his family and pod members.
Bill Hoffman's Brian Orca is laced with certain thought-provoking events as well as underlying lessons. While the story encompasses various characters, the lessons I drew were mostly from Brian’s perspective. How far are you willing to go for the things you believe in? Are you ready to be called the ‘others’ or even outcasts while at it? Are you ready to stand alone or with just a few? These are questions that came to mind after I finished reading the book.
Brian's decision reflects his courage to try out new things regardless of how ready he felt, and this is a trait humans must adopt to be able to thrive or make strides in the world today. This is notwithstanding the fact that in making certain decisions, we should always consider the possible benefits and consequences to determine their merits or otherwise.
I loved how Brian applied the teachings of his parents during his adventures, although he did not appreciate the way they treated him at some points. His story shows that while we should recognise the criticisms of others, we should also be able to decipher real and helpful lessons.
The book is so easy to digest and engaging to read that you could finish it in one or two sittings, depending on how fast you are. The story was written in plain English, which should be understood by everyone with a basic grasp of the language. Nonetheless, I encountered certain aquatic jargon.
I do not know the intention of the author, but I would like to believe that there should be a book 2 somewhere in the pipeline. This is because I have certain unanswered questions that border on the fate of some characters.
Young and older folks who appreciate fables will want to add this book to their reading list, as there is a lot to unpack besides its entertaining value. My above views about the book show that it deserves a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Bill Hoffman's Brian Orca is laced with certain thought-provoking events as well as underlying lessons. While the story encompasses various characters, the lessons I drew were mostly from Brian’s perspective. How far are you willing to go for the things you believe in? Are you ready to be called the ‘others’ or even outcasts while at it? Are you ready to stand alone or with just a few? These are questions that came to mind after I finished reading the book.
Brian's decision reflects his courage to try out new things regardless of how ready he felt, and this is a trait humans must adopt to be able to thrive or make strides in the world today. This is notwithstanding the fact that in making certain decisions, we should always consider the possible benefits and consequences to determine their merits or otherwise.
I loved how Brian applied the teachings of his parents during his adventures, although he did not appreciate the way they treated him at some points. His story shows that while we should recognise the criticisms of others, we should also be able to decipher real and helpful lessons.
The book is so easy to digest and engaging to read that you could finish it in one or two sittings, depending on how fast you are. The story was written in plain English, which should be understood by everyone with a basic grasp of the language. Nonetheless, I encountered certain aquatic jargon.
I do not know the intention of the author, but I would like to believe that there should be a book 2 somewhere in the pipeline. This is because I have certain unanswered questions that border on the fate of some characters.
Young and older folks who appreciate fables will want to add this book to their reading list, as there is a lot to unpack besides its entertaining value. My above views about the book show that it deserves a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Mercy N
