Most titles are published by Planeta (Booket) in Spanish. English translations exist for Satanás and Relato de un asesino , but his core work remains primarily in Spanish.
Highly recommended for mature readers interested in the intersection of philosophy, horror, and social criticism. End of Report. libros mario mendoza
| Title | Year | Key Concept | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2013 | The return of Frank Molina. Investigates demonic possession in a school. | | Akelarre | 2016 | Witches, black masses, and the dark history of the Inquisition in Colombia. | | Melancolía | 2018 | A dystopian novel about a virus of sadness. Very contemporary. | | Karma | 2020 | A collection of paranormal short stories based on reader testimonies. | | El infinito en la palma de la mano | 2023 | The story of Adam and Eve reimagined as a horror novel. | 4. Critical Analysis of Key Work: Satanás (2002) Why it matters: Satanás is Mendoza’s Crime and Punishment . It is non-linear, weaving three stories: a professor obsessed with a student, a gringa missionary, and a war veteran who becomes a murderer. Most titles are published by Planeta (Booket) in Spanish
| Title | Year | Synopsis | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2001 | The first appearance of Frank Molina. A journalist investigates a ritual murder in a public library. | | Satanás | 2002 | Masterpiece. Based on the real Pozzetto massacre (1986). Explores the banality of evil. (Made into a film). | | Los hombres invisibles | 2004 | Frank Molina vs. a serial killer who replicates the crimes of Jack the Ripper in Bogotá. | | El viaje del loco | 2008 | A metaphysical road trip through the desert. Less urban, more philosophical. | | Apocalipsis | 2010 | Direct sequel to Satanás . The consequences of evil on a journalist. | Phase III: The Esoteric & Paranormal (2013–Present) More surreal, horror-oriented, and experimental. End of Report
| Title | Year | Key Concept | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1992 | His first novel. The origin of the "threshold" between reality and nightmare. | | Escalera | 1995 | Short stories about marginal neighborhoods. | | La traición de la memoria | 1999 | Explores amnesia and identity in violent contexts. | Phase II: The "Frank Molina" Cycle & Mass Success (2001–2012) The birth of the detective El Loup . This is the most recommended entry point for new readers.