She set the series in her hometown of National City , inspired by the 19th Century historic mansions .
Her latest novel , Lost in Whispers continues the Dori O. Paranormal Mystery series , inspired by Castillo 's childhood growing up in a haunted house .
Castillo set the series in Castillo 's hometown of National City , inspired by the 19th Century historic mansions .
Her latest novel , Lost in Whispers continues the Dori O. Paranormal Mystery series , inspired by Castillo 's childhood growing up in a haunted house .