Alaska Killer Whale New Book ReviewThe novel “Killer Whale Blues,” by Mark Conkling, was reviewed in the Late Summer, 2015 edition of the “Mindquest Review of Books.” The book is about a woman’s quest and the healing power of killer whales.
By: Lightword Publishing 
Finalist New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards Killer Whale Watch The “Killer Whale Blues” has a refreshing story-line that depicts the situation of a disturbed intensive care nurse, Ida Corley. She is severely stressed and can’t get a good night’s sleep. Ida found a letter her deceased mother wrote on her deathbed. Her mother had lied about a teen abortion and now Ida learns she has a half-brother. She still has the mettle to pull up stakes and flee from the Albuquerque, New Mexico oppressive city life to Victoria, Canada to look for him. The theme of this introspective, unique novel is inner-species communication, inner-action with Mother Nature and how this can change a life for the better. Conkling has produced a novel totally unique and inspiring. He reveals the benefits of communication and coming into harmony with Mother Nature while supplying a highly interesting plot. Orca Whale Healing Help While In Canada, Ida is drawn to the lure of the sea and experiences an intimate communication encounter with a killer whale (orca, or grampus). She can hear the soft guidance of killer whales and these encounters result in her amazing transformation. Spiritual Healing From Mother Nature Ida’s inner-action with killer whales changes her original quest and her life. Her heart and soul open to Mother Nature’s reality and message. She had set out to find her half-brother and instead experienced a transformed, balanced and spiritual self. Conkling has produced a literary novel applying harmonious dialogue, narrative, and description. Although the story is fiction, he vividly illustrates how the transformative power of Mother Nature can heal and change a seeker. Ida’s killer whale experience opened a pathway to nature’s secrets and her ancient powers. In Kenneth R. Fletcher’s Smithsonian.com article, 07/13/08, titled “Befriending Luna the Killer Whale,” a statement by film maker Suzanne Chishold reveals, “Killer whales are in some ways even more social than humans...very tactile animals...he (killer whale) would roll over on his side and look people in the eye...” “Killer Whale Blues” was a finalist in the New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards. Mark Conkling is a New Mexico author living in the Rio Rancho area. His other two published novels are “Prairie Dog Blues” (2011) and “Dog Shelter Blues” (2012). His books illustrate the power of Mother Nature and how inner species communication can change lives. Conkling has a Philosophy Ph.D. and his fiction has appeared in many magazines. Mark Conkling Web Site http://www.markconkling.com Amazon “Killer Whale Blues” Reviews http://www.amazon.com/ Contact Lightword Publishing lightword@lightwordreviews.com 830-776-0590 Photo: https://www.prlog.org/ End
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