University of Doom

by Mario Acevedo

The University of pushing science into the realm of the supernatural, beyond the limits of physics, chemistry, biology, and common sense.Thirteen-year-old Alfonso is top of his class at the University of Doom, the super-secret Center for Evil Genius Academia and Mad Science. He longs to be a mad scientist like his father, Dr. Eugino Frankenstein. But when family nemesis Professor James Moriarty falsely accuses the Frankenstein family of going too far at playing God, they’re exiled to an ordinary suburban neighborhood, where they must hide their past to fit in.Despite his father’s wishes, Alfonso returns to the University of Doom with his new friend, Sarah Barker, to battle Professor Moriarty and his army of monsters and robots to become the greatest evil genius who ever lived.

354 pages, Paperback

First published June 22, 2016

About the author

Born in El Paso, Texas and grew up in Las Cruces, New Mexico, but visited family in Chihuahua. Joined the US Army and flew attack helicopters.

Was artist-in-residence for Arte Americas in Fresno, California and served as a combat artist in Operation Desert Storm. Also teaches/taught art to prisoners at Avenal State Prison.

Reviews

[Spencer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very silly mad scientist adventure, my neighbor Mario actually wrote this book. 5 stars.

[Ernest Hogan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Makes my inner monster movie kid self rise up and run amok.

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was one crazy ride. Alphonso Frankenstein, son of Dr. Frankenstein, gets kicked out of the University of Doom (higher education for evil geniuses) and loads of shenanigans follow. There were so many great one-liners in this that I laughed out loud more than a few times. Think comic book hijinks and Wes Anderson quirkiness and that's a pretty good description of how UoD reads. So much fun.