About the Author

Erich Hoyt has spent much of his life on, beneath or near the sea, working with whales and dolphins and marine conservation. The acclaimed author of "Creatures of the Deep," "Meeting the Whales," "Riding With the Dolphins," "The Earth Dwellers" and "Insect Lives," Hoyt lives in Scotland.

Reviews

A fine record of observations accumulated by patience and cautious persistence...presented somewhat in diary form of the summers with the whales, and interwoven with facts....The result is a well-compounded blend of close-up nature observation, scientific knowledge, and history. Bonuses are interesting asides on the scenery and wildlife, the lumbering, salmon fishing, and the local flavor of northern Vancouver Island. Hoyt's theme is preserve killer whales in their natural environment. He makes a good argument for it.--Elizabeth N. Shor, Scripps Institute of Oceanograp "San Diego Union Tribune "

A well-written, balanced account ... interspersed in the story are excellent summaries of our current knowledge about orca attacks, feeding behavior and hearing acuity. Aside from maps and photos, 8 well-referenced appendixes and a 14-page bibliography make it an important reference source for scientists.--Edward Mitchell, Arctic Biological Station [Canada "Canadian Geographic "

An enchanting story of adventure and discovery, one told with style, insight, charm and thoroughness. I have never read a better book on whales, partly because Hoyt writes so well ... The developing relationship between the whale-watchers and these magnificent mammals makes absorbing reading ... The book contains valuable scientific and historical appendixes and an excellent index ... Don't miss it! An engaging picture of the life of killer whales ... Hoyt's style is easygoing and comfortable, and as well organized as it is informative.

An intensely personal account....Scientific, political, and historical details are woven into a highly readable narrative...thorough appendixes, lengthy bibliography. Recommended. Superb ... A fine story of adventure ... One of the best nature books of the year.

There is nothing wildlife needs more urgently than truth, for once people understand, people will act with preserved habitat, protective legislation, the tools of conservation. Erich Hoyt tells the truth about the orca in his fascinating book Orca: The Whale Called Killer. It is in itself a conservation tool. Required reading.--Roger Caras "ABC-TV News "

A well-compounded blend of close-up nature observation, scientific knowledge, and history.--Elizabeth N. Shor, Scripps Institute of Oceanography "San Diego Union Tribune "

Monumental achievement...the best whale book in years.--Ronn Patterson "Oceans "

Engaging picture ... Hoyt's style is easygoing and comfortable, and as well organized as it is informative.

I have never read a better book on whales, partly because Hoyt writes so well.

Superb ... A fine story of adventure ... One of the best nature books of the year.

An intensely personal account ... Scientific, political, and historical details are woven into a highly readable narrative ... Recommended.