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  • The Eleventh Ring

    Tom Hoffman

    eBook (BOTAI, June 12, 2014)
    From award winning author Tom Hoffman, creator of the Orville Wellington Mouse adventure series"An epic that hits all the perfect notes of science, magic, and sweetness." -Kirkus Review "A future classic for the ages." -Tom IntisoThe Bartholomew the Adventurer Trilogy is a romping tale of adventure set in the far distant future after humans have vanished from the planet. A self centered rabbit named Bartholomew sets out in search of a missing object which he is unable to describe or name. Along the way he meets his adventuring companion, Oliver T. Rabbit, a brilliant scientist who also undergoes a deep transformation in the trilogy, coming to understand that there is no magic, only science, whether it's time travel, parallel dimensions, or manifesting physical objects with thoughts. Their adventures take them to lost cities, parallel universes and other planets, along the way meeting a host of memorable characters including ancient robotic rabbits, the Tree of Eyes, the Singing Monks of Nirriim, the Blue Spectre, and Edmund the Explorer. The Eleventh RingSent to the Cavern of Silence by his servant Parfello, Bartholomew Rabbit begins a quest to find the mysterious Great Gem. He is aided along the way by the Tree of Eyes, the nefarious Skeezle Brothers, and his new best friend Oliver T. Rabbit, a renowned scientist working for the Excelsior Electro-Vacuumator Corporation. As Bartholomew's self-awareness and magical shaping skills grow, his quest transforms to a search for his dearest childhood friend, Clara Rabbit. To save Clara from certain death, he must defeat the evil and powerful Zoran the Emerald Shaper, wearer of the dreaded Tenth Ring.Excerpt from The Eleventh Ring:"Blindly reaching out for his bottle of Madame Beffy's Headache Tonic, he knocked over a vase filled with glass marbles. They fell to the floor with a great clatter. As he watched them bouncing and skittering across the stone tiles, he had an unexpected thought. The wild, chaotic path of the marbles was not really chaotic at all. Each marble was precisely following the known laws of physical motion. He was not witnessing chaos, but order and perfection. Each marble was exactly where it should be at every moment in time."
  • The Translucent Boy and the Cat Who Ran Out of Time

    Tom Hoffman

    language (, June 11, 2019)
    New Release! "...easily the best book I've read so far this year." -Jack Magnus, Readers' FavoriteA ghostly forest appears in Odo Whitley's bedroom the same day he and Sephie Crumb witness the time twisting arrival of a furry extradimensional traveler. Odo and Sephie befriend Silas, the victim of a cruel bully, a frightened boy who possesses a remarkable and sometimes terrifying gift. With help from the ghostly Lady in Black, Watson the Cat, irksome Mike the Mechanic, and the very peculiar Bakis Merriweather, Odo, Sephie, and Silas must travel to the distant worlds of Palusia and Emerus in search of an eccentric inventor who vanished in 1921.
  • Sacred Bullet, Transforming Trauma to Grace while Tending the Terminally Ill

    Ron Hoffman

    Paperback (Greenman Publishing, Jan. 30, 2014)
    It has been said that our greatest gifts come from our deepest wounds. Ron Hoffman has lived his life in testament to these words, having survived a nearly fatal bullet wound as a boy of ten. Join him as he describes the chaos that ensued from the suffering of his childhood, which eventually led him to his current position as a national leader in the holistic care of people living with Lou Gehrig's Disease, ALS. Share in this story of a man who lives daily in the trenches of life and death, and who brings to it the compassion and insight of a spiritual leader, one who has done his personal mending and who encourages and supports others doing the same.
  • Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Capricious Shadows

    Tom Hoffman

    language (Tom Hoffman Graphic Design, April 2, 2017)
    Publishers Weekly (BookLife) says: "Adorable is one word to describe both the characters and plot of this novel... The writing will spark the imaginations of young readers."Award winning finalist in Young Adult Fiction * 2017 International Book Awards "...a novel you will not forget any time soon..." -Rabia Tanveer * 5 stars "A romping tale of adventure, science and magic for all ages!"When Orville Mouse rescues an errant windblown hat on his way to work, he soon discovers the hat’s shadow is not behaving as it should be. While attempting to discover the cause of this curious phenomenon, Orville and his best friend Sophia Mouse uncover a terrifying secret, soon finding themselves in a desperate race to prevent the imminent destruction of uncountable parallel worlds. With help from their old friend Proto the Rabbiton, mysterious Madam Molly, a wistful robotic curator named Copo, a pair of gigantic vacationing insects, a ghostly engineer, the vaporous Others, and the simmering Forest of Thorns, the two stalwart adventurers must retrace the journey of a centuries old explorer named Haukesworth Mouse to the lost world of Tectar and a terrifying confrontation with Mendacium the Dark Wizard in the dank and dismal dungeons of infamous Castle Caligari.
  • Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Last Metaphonium

    Tom Hoffman

    eBook
    2018 Best Book Awards Finalist in Young Adult FictionWinner of 2018 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards Silver Medal in Young Adult Epic FantasyWhen Orville Mouse wakes up from a terrifying nightmare to find a mysterious red book in his bed, he and his best friend Sophia set out to decipher the cryptic manuscript, convinced the book is connected to the disappearance of Orville’s neighbor, Aislin Mouse. Their quest takes them to the lost city of Cathne where an astonishing turn of events catapults the adventurers into a desperate interdimensional race to save Aislin.Accompanied by their old friend Proto the Rabbiton, Orville and Sophia enter the bewildering and terrifying world of Elysian in search of Aislin Mouse. With help from a beautiful ghost mouse, Orville’s cantankerous neighbor Ebenezer, Puella the Wise One, crusty old Captain Tobias, an austere monk named Brother Solus, dreamy Madam Beasley, and Charon the Ferrymouse, the stalwart adventurers must uncover the secret of the last Metaphonium and confront the horrific burning charcoal stick creature known only as the Shadow King.
  • The Shadow Lake Trilogy - The Spencer Kane Adventures

    B. L. Hoffman

    language (, July 11, 2014)
    The first three Spencer Kane Adventures compiled into one set! Book 1: Mystery at Shadow LakeThe voice appeared to come from inside the tunnel. I slowly lowered myself down to the bend to get a better look. I didn’t hear anything. I called out “Is anyone down here? Do you need help?” I turned back to where the flashlight was aimed, and immediately saw two shining circles, resembling eyes glowing from the light, and looking in my direction. Before I could make another move, I heard. “Please help me.” “Who’s there? I asked again. As I watched the shiny spheres, they began moving closer and closer. I stared at them at first, not certain if the person in trouble was approaching me, or if I should be running for my life from something evil. As the eyes drew closer, I could now make out a figure. It looked strangely familiar. Then I realized the figure was the little girl I had seen in my nightmare. The same one who had disappeared in the lake and hasn't yet been found."This book is a thriller in the finest sense of the word."~Amazon reviewer"B.L. Hoffman brings forth a wonderful new hero to the genre in Spencer. "~Amazon reviewer"The ending literally left you hanging and anxiously awaiting the next adventure."~Amazon reviewerBook 2: Escape from Shadow LakeThe danger continues, as several men, including Spencer's father, are kidnapped. Spencer searches diligently to find them - and a reason for their disappearance. As he puts together the pieces, he discovers a devastating deception. On his own, he must find his dad and the others, and return them home safely...without being captured in the process."What a thriller. Definitely a must read."~Amazon reviewer"I could not put this one down."~Amazon reviewer"Spencer is a teen hero."~Amazon reviewerBook 3: Return to Shadow LakeAfter the rescue of his dad and friends from Shadow Lake, Spencer and his family try to get back to a normal home life. Just as the family settles into their routine, they are visited by a group of American Indians that insist on meeting with Spencer and the others who took part in the removal of ancient objects from the ground at a neighbor's cottage.Running Fox explains to the teens and their parents the necessary actions that must be performed in order to rid the lake of the evil spirits they uncovered. If the ceremony is not performed, the families will never be able to return to their cottages without the fear that drove them away only weeks before. "I've read all three books twice and they get better each time."~Amazon reviewer"The best series I had read this year so far."~Amazon reviewer
  • The Seventh Medallion

    Tom Hoffman

    language (, Oct. 30, 2015)
    "...a wonderful and magical tale which will delight generations of readers for years to come." -Ray Simmons, Readers' Favorite A Quintarian Science Guild survey ship makes a terrifying discovery on Thaumatar, home planet of the original World Door builders. Thunder sees a mysterious flickering white mouse on the Island of Blue Monks while Bartholomew and his trusted companions Edmund the Rabbiton and Oliver travel to the lost city of Cathne in search of Madam Beffy's missing father. With help from Captain Mudgeon of the Quintarian Naval Armada and a six foot tall alien grasshopper name Hoppy, Clara, Thunder, and Lightning must find the six silver medallions hidden beneath shadowy Tenebra Military Prison on Betshannk Island. Together, Bartholomew and his entire crew of stalwart adventuring companions must solve the riddle of the impossibly powerful and deadly Black Sphere before it brings an end to their universe.
  • Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Clockwork Glowbird

    Tom Hoffman

    Paperback (Tom Hoffman Graphic Design, April 23, 2016)
    A wildly inventive tale from the creator of Bartholomew the Adventurer. "Hoffman comes across as a master in the teen fantasy genre..." -Romuald Dzemo "...magical, exciting, witty and wise..." -Jack Magnus Orville Wellington Mouse lives with his Mum in the quiet fishing village of Muridaan Falls, Symoca. His life takes an unexpected turn when he learns his best friend Sophia Mouse is not only from another planet, but is also a member of the Shapers Guild, a group of powerful mice who are able to convert their thoughts into physical objects. When Orville notices a group of seven glowbirds exhibiting rather extraordinary behavior, he and Sophia attempt to uncover the origin of the unusual birds but soon find themselves enmeshed in a fiendish plot to embroil Symoca in a horrific war. Captured by the powerful and mysterious Red Mouse, the two adventurers are hurled through a spectral door into the terrifying world of Periculum, home of the dreaded giant carnivorous centipedes. With help from the secretive Metaphysical Adventurers, Proto the Rabbiton, the Mad Mouse of Muridaan, a gigantic Gnorli bird, some ghostly Anarkkian warriors, and the enigmatic Monks of the Blue Robe, Orville and Sophia must find their way home and stop the evil Red Mouse before he destroys Symoca.
  • Return To Shadow Lake - A Spencer Kane Adventure

    B. L. Hoffman

    (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Sept. 1, 2012)
    Part 3 of 3 (2014 Rev) for the Shadow Lake series of Spencer Kane Adventures. After the rescue of his dad and friends from Shadow Lake in book #2, Escape From Shadow Lake, Spencer and his family try to get back to a normal home life. Just as the family settles into their routine, they are visited by a group of American Indians that insist on meeting with Spencer and the others who took part in the removal of ancient objects from the ground at a neighbor's cottage. Running Fox explains to the teens and their parents the necessary actions that must be performed in order to rid the lake of the evil spirits they uncovered. If the ceremony is not performed, the families will never be able to return to their cottages without the fear that drove them away only weeks before. One family, the Claytons, who already returned to the lake under the assumption that the evil had gone, are now fighting for their lives at a Michigan hospital. The teens have the opportunity and feel the responsibility to do as the ancient book instructs, and possibly save the lives of their lake neighbors. The teens encounter unexpected surprises on their way from central Indiana to Shadow Lake, Michigan, but remain vigilant in their “mission”. Their support for each other keeps them going, no matter how frightening the situation becomes.
  • The Sloyd System of Wood Working with a Brief Description of the Eva Rodhe Model Series and an Historical Sketch of the Growth of the Manual Training

    B. B. Hoffman

    Paperback (Rolland Press, March 4, 2009)
    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
  • Orville Mouse Complete Set Books 1-5

    Tom Hoffman

    eBook
    2016 Gold Medal Winner • Best Young Adult Adventure Book • Readers Favorite International Book Award"Hoffman comes across as a master in the teen fantasy genre..." –Romuald Dzemo "...magical, exciting, witty and wise..." –Jack Magnus"Verbally enchanting, emotionally human, and philosophically relevant." –Sarah ScheeleThe complete five book set of Orville Wellington Mouse Adventures.Book 1 • Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Clockwork GlowbirdsOrville Wellington Mouse lives with his Mum in the quiet fishing village of Muridaan Falls, Symoca. His life takes an unexpected turn when he learns his best friend Sophia Mouse is not only from another planet, but is also a member of the Shapers Guild, a group of powerful mice who are able to convert their thoughts into physical objects. Book 2 • Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Shattered AbacusOrville Wellington Mouse unwittingly sets off a galaxy shaking chain of events when he buys his mum a lovely birthday necklace from Miraculum’s Fine Antiques. When Orville and his best friend Sophia Mouse observe a small glass marble breaking the laws of physics they set out to discover the cause of its extraordinary behavior, unexpectedly revealing the marble’s astonishing connection to his mum’s new necklace.Book 3 • Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Capricious ShadowsWhen Orville Mouse rescues an errant windblown hat on his way to work, he soon discovers the hat’s shadow is not behaving as it should be. While attempting to discover the cause of this curious phenomenon, Orville and his best friend Sophia Mouse uncover a terrifying secret, soon finding themselves in a desperate race to prevent the imminent destruction of uncountable parallel worlds. Book 4 • Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Last MetaphoniumWhen Orville Mouse wakes up from a terrifying nightmare to find a mysterious red book in his bed, he and his best friend Sophia set out to decipher the cryptic manuscript, convinced the book is connected to the disappearance of Orville’s neighbor, Aislin Mouse. Their quest takes them to the lost city of Cathne where an astonishing turn of events catapults the adventurers into a desperate interdimensional race to save Aislin.Book 5 • Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Sagacious SaplingOrville's terrifying dream of being cooked in a stewpot by ferocious purple birds marks the beginning of an extraordinary quest to prevent Muridaan Falls from disappearing into the past. In the midst of the worst winter storm in memory, Orville and Sophia must discover the connection between two ancient Mintarian rings, a gold pocket watch that runs backwards, and an extraordinary tree that Orville claims to have seen.
  • The Lake Dweller: A Spencer Kane Adventure

    B L Hoffman

    (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, March 28, 2014)
    Spencer Kane continues his chilling adventures, this time with a last-minute change of plans for spring break. With his Florida beach trip canceled, he agrees to help a friend, Cassie Vance, check out a home her family inherited from her uncle in southern Indiana. The generous notion to help clean up the property while Cassie's parents were in London, was met with shocking surprises. A lake dweller, fixated on Cassie before she arrived, wants possession of her and the house. The man spent time with her uncle, pretending to be his friend, before her uncle was forced to spend his last days in the hospital. A dispute on the will and property location kept the home available for the man to inhabit for months. Spencer and Cassie work together, at times separated unwillingly from each other, to rid the house of this man and secure it from all uninvited guests. A young boy, Daniel, who is among the lake dwellers, captures the hearts of Spencer and Cassie, and desperately needs their help to survive … and to escape.