Detective Lefty Mendieta makes a deal with the devil in a gripping new novel from the Godfather of Narco Lit
Elmer Mendoza Book order
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.






- 2021
- 2018
A third outing for Edgar Lefty Mendieta sees him team up with the head of the Pacific Cartel and confront a killer delivering death to every dentist in the region
- 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