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Elmer Mendoza

    Élmer Mendoza is a Mexican author celebrated for his sharp depictions of Mexican reality, particularly the impact of drug culture on society. His literary style is characterized by a keen linguistic exploration of the Mexican underworld, transforming it into rigorous literary material. Mendoza frequently sets his narratives in his hometown of Culiacán, delving into themes of violence and its normalization. His works are valued for their ability to capture complex social and cultural dynamics.

    Besar al detective
    Ella Entró Por La Ventana del Baño / She Came in Through the Bathroom Window
    Asesinato en el parque Sinaloa
    Name of the Dog: A Lefty Mendieta Investigation (Book 3)
    The Acid Test
    Kiss the Detective
    • 2021

      Detective Lefty Mendieta makes a deal with the devil in a gripping new novel from the Godfather of Narco Lit

      Kiss the Detective
    • 2018
    • 2016

      Egdar Lefty Mendieta investigates the death of a notorious stripper in this second sweltering Narco-lit noir from the Godfather of Mexican crime fiction

      The Acid Test