Neurosurgeon Carlos Frank is shocked when he receives a letter from his grandfather's estate. He knows nothing about his mysterious paternal grandfather, Eric von Frankenstein, except that he loved castles.
When Eric emigrated from Germany, he arrived in Mexico with no Spanish and little money. He built a life for himself from the ground up-until he abruptly abandoned his family to build a castle in Snowflakes, Arizona. Carlos's father was so enraged by Eric's abandonment that he refused to speak about him with his son. It therefore comes as a complete surprise when the letter names Carlos as Eric's heir and rightful owner of Frank Castle, which the old man built after a series of peyote-fueled visions.
Carlos; his girlfriend, Jackie; and their friend Jimmy set out to explore the beautiful and enigmatic fortress. They are enchanted by the wonders of Frank Castle.
Then Jackie finds the brains.
She is dumbfounded to discover a secret compartment in the castle that contains twenty human brains floating in jars. In the adventure that follows, Carlos and his friends go up against a corrupt sheriff, find more secrets buried in Snowflakes, and try to create life itself!
About the Author: Javier Ramirez, a licensed clinical social worker from Texas, was inspired by his own childhood in the barrios when writing his thriller, Eric von Frankenstein: A Modern Day Tale. It is a fictional twist on his experiences as a young man.
Ramirez earned his bachelor's degree in psychology and his master's degree in social work from the University of Houston. He is now retired but works part time with children at a mental health clinic. Ramirez is also the author of Coping with Separation and Divorce. He is working on his third book, Barrio Stories.
Ramirez is the proud father of two sons and one daughter. He lives in Laredo, Texas.
