Orca Boy

Orca Boy is a heartwarming teen adventure inspired by real orcas and their fight for survival. When 17-year-old Josh rescues a juvenile orca named Pepper, he risks everything to protect her from capture and corruption-proving that one compassionate young person can make a difference.

Josh’s life changes the day he encounters Pepper, a young orca entangled in a fishing net. With courage, cleverness, and the help of friends, he sets out to save her, facing misguided authorities, dangerous poachers, and hidden corruption along the way.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the San Juan Islands, Orca Boy blends adventure, environmental activism, and friendship, showing the power of determination, empathy, and a single person’s actions to protect wildlife.

Perfect for teens and adults who love whale conservation, ocean adventures, and inspiring stories, this novel immerses readers in the beauty of the Pacific Northwest while tugging at the heartstrings.

The author has written and published, ＂San Juan Islands Cruise Guide＂ (2014 Amazon) A Boaters Handbook for Cruising the Islands. He also maintains an advice web site, www.sailingthesanjuans.com, promoting sailing and boating the San Juan’s. He used his knowledge of the area and the local orca population to craft Orca Boy into an action packed story of recognizable backdrops and authentic depictions of ferries, kayaking, dangerous waterways, marine life, and the bustling waterfront esplanade at Friday Harbor WA.

Reading Orca Boy will transport you to the San Juans.