Author also writes under Peter Brown Hoffmeister American Afterlife earned a starred review from Publishers Weekly. Hoffmeister's other books have earned starred reviews from Kirkus, Library Journal, VOYA, The Bulletin, and Booklist. His novels have earned year-end "Best Books" honors from The American Library Association, VOYA, and Bank Street. Hoffmeister is a former troubled teen—expelled from three high schools and arrested—turned high school teacher. He teaches nature literature, outdoor pursuits, rock climbing, and survival as part of the Integrated Outdoor Program in Eugene, Oregon.