Once Upon a Wish · Book One

Nestor makes his living smuggling illegals across the border into the United States. After experiencing too many close calls, Nestor declares his intention to make one last final trip across the border after which he will settle into a life in California.

His final trip is an arduous one which culminates in his group being attacked by members of the drug cartel. They survive thanks to a heroic intervention by a mysterious young drifter named Hernan.

Hernan reveals himself as a simple man who lacks basic life skills. An orphan from birth, he was taken in by a grandmother who since passed away, living Hernan to fend for himself.

He is not without a talent, however. Nestor sees Hernan's ability to shoot guns with deadly accuracy as a marketable commodity.

Nestor takes him under his wing as they settle in the drug infested city of Oakland. The two begin earning a living as hit men, Nestor organizes the hits while Hernan performs the killings.

They earn a substantial living until one assignment goes awry. A beautiful young woman is caught in the crossfire as the duo take out a prominent politician.

Now on the run from law enforcement, their promise of a better life soon descends into fear, loneliness and pain in this character study of male alienation.