Pillars of Creation: A Quest for the Great Name in a Nietzschean World

His euphoria was brief as Yoltic went from soaring on a cloud to a paranoid panic, but so goes the highs & lows of psychedelics. The offer of a brief escape from a life stuck in neutral was too appealing. Yoltic is an erudite young man with the potential to distinguish himself as a writer, but his book project lies in the trash along with his confidence. He works at an unfulfilling job where he often slacks off by sneaking away to read from his vast library of books. Yoltric is well-read in Poetry and books about the Chicano culture.

Yoltic’s ennui is not his only problem, as his father is terminally ill, and Yoltic’s time with his father is running out. As the death of his father approaches, Yoltic must dispense with various aspects of his father’s business, which also provides Yoltic opportunity to learn more about his family history from friends & associates. The other problem affecting Yoltic resides in his relationship with Marfil. Marfil walked into Yoltic’s life and instilled hope in his heart. Yet, Marfil lives on the Mexican side of the border and in proximity to the daily violence of the various drug cartels. Yoltic agonizes over every parting and whether he will see his beloved again.

The danger presented by the drug cartels is witnessed on a trip to visit his ailing father, where various murder victims have been dropped along a roadway. Yoltic’s unease continues when a trip with Marfil to a restaurant is interrupted by a gang of Narcos who insist that the couple sit with them. Marfil is unnerved, and Yoltic wonders if the gangsters know her and if she is in danger. The need to create a stable life for himself and Marfil becomes more apparent each day, but his way forward is still uncertain.

Pillars of Creation is a superb tale about self-discovery and existentialism in an increasingly unbalanced world. Yoltic is a forlorn man seeking direction in life, and while books have delivered wisdom, the inspiration he needs comes from the words of loved ones. Whereas Yoltic’s depression is a result of dashed hopes, his father’s unrealized dream of moving into the heart of the US was set aside when he met the love of his life. His father turned a random twist of fate into a thriving livelihood where he was able to support a small family. The crisis that churns inside Yoltic’s heart and soul is relatable and is relayed in an exemplary fashion by the author. Author Carlos Nicolas Flores has written a thought-provoking and rewarding book that will strike a chord with many readers.

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