ROGER MENDOZA

BOOKS

Dark Sheriff World

A Western saga set in the mid-1800s facing justice, revenge, and the darkness that haunts the frontier.

Loaded for Justice

Loaded for Justice (Book #1 of Dark Sheriff Series)
Set in the 1850s. Loaded for Justice explores a lawless land where loyalty and duty clash, a web of betrayal and redemption ensnares former outlaws, reformed lawmen, and families bound by blood. Randall Pruitt, a notorious stagecoach robber yearning for a forgotten thrill, wrestles with his twisted sense of family obligation. Meanwhile, Martha, a sharp-minded woman yearning to break free from society's constraints, fights for her own piece of the American Dream. As past sins cast long shadows and the pursuit of justice turns violent, these unforgettable characters grapple with the choices that define them in a world where peace is a fleeting notion, and every sunrise brings a new threat.
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Loaded for Revenge

Loaded for Revenge (Book #2 of Dark Sheriff Series)
1860s California: Thomas & his lovely bride arrive in Auburn to join Joseph (Thomas's estranged father) & his wife, Elizabeth (who planned their wedding). Joseph welcomes them, but Thomas harbors suspicion. Overhearing Joseph plot a stagecoach robbery, Thomas's doubts are confirmed. Is Joseph working with his corrupt uncle, Randall, and his once-best friend, Frank? Will revenge, forgiveness, or something else guide them? Follow their journey of family, drama, and growth.
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Loaded for Truth

Loaded for Truth (Book #3 of Dark Sheriff Series)
After Sheriff Joseph Pruitt's death, Auburn falls into chaos as Judge Silas Gentry moves to seize power. Randall Pruitt'an outlaw trying to outrun his past - is urged to take up the badge and defend the town. As Elizabeth uncovers the truth behind the Pruitt legacy, Randall must decide whether to reclaim his honor or let his past define Auburn's future.

Coming in Late 2026

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Loaded for Honor

Loaded for Honor (Book #4 of Dark Sheriff Series)
As Judge Silas Gentry moves to seize Auburn by force, Randall Pruitt steps into the badge he never wanted. Old loyalties fracture, new enemies rise, and the Pruitt legacy is tested in fire. In the final showdown between corruption and redemption, only one man will walk away with honor.

Coming in 2027

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A Husband to Order

A Husband to Order: Behind Martha's Curtain (From the World of Dark Sheriff Series)
A lively, novel-style adaptation of John M. Morton"s 1859 serio-comic play, reimagined with modern clarity and rich character insight. Set in the early 1800s, the story follows the spirited Josephine as she navigates wit, independence, and the expectations of her era. A warm, theatrical retelling that connects directly to the broader Dark Sheriff universe.
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The Murders in the Rue Morgue

The Murders at the Rue Morgue: Martha's Frontier Mind (From the World of Dark Sheriff Series)
A contemporary narrative adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe"s groundbreaking detective tale, blending modern prose with atmospheric detail and expanded character depth. Follow C. Auguste Dupin as he unravels a brutal and impossible crime in 1840s Paris. A faithful yet immersive retelling of the classic that shaped the mystery genre.
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My Little Cowboy

My Little Cowboy: My Reincarnation Story (Second Edition)
As a child in the 1950's, Roger was taunted by nightmares and of memories of a life somehow familiar. The memories were oftentimes overwhelming for Roger until one day in 2005, while driving to work; memories of an 1800's life came to him as waking dreams. As soon as Roger wrote these "memories" down (in My Little Cowboy), the taunting (and haunting) memories seemed to subside. This book is the true story of a life that Roger once lived in the 1800's that continued into the 20th century. It is a book about reincarnation.

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The Lightborn Saga (Fiction)

A metaphysical supernatural drama exploring the power of light, the lure of shadows, and the entity who binds them.

Shadowed Earth: The Boy of Light

Shadowed Earth: The Boy of Light
Book One of the Lightborn Saga

Catherine Whitlock returns to her hometown of Auburn when the man she once loved falls mysteriously ill, drawing her and her eight-year-old son, Tommy, back into a world of ghosts, faith, and buried fears. Tommy sees the dead with effortless innocence, Dorothy prays for the suffering souls of Purgatory, and Catherine has spent years suppressing her own gift. But something dark has begun to stir around Gregory Prescott (something neither ghost nor human) and as the family's three visions of the supernatural collide, Catherine must confront a rising darkness that has finally noticed her.

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Woman of Shadows

Woman of Shadows
Book Two of the Lightborn Saga

After a childhood marked by flickering lights, moving shadows, and a presence with hollow yellow eyes, Alice Prescott grew into the powerful head of an international corporation. But when her son Gregory dies suddenly, old instincts awaken, lightning stirs beneath her palms, and she returns home seeking answers—and revenge.

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Forsaken Realm

Forsaken Realm
Book Three of the Lightborn Saga

A journey into a forbidden realm forces the Whitlock's to confront the cost of power, the limits of light, and the shadows that refuse to stay buried. As the Lightborn's forces intensify, the family faces a descent that will change their world forever.

Available in 2027!

Shattered Light

Shattered Light
Book Four of the Lightborn Saga

With guidance fading and power rising, Tommy Whitlock steps into a destiny far more dangerous than anyone imagined. As love is restored, shadows dissolve, and light fractures under its own weight, the world begins to witness what the Lightborn truly is.

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The Lightborn Universe (Cosmology & Lore)

The metaphysical foundation that explains light, shadow, resonance, and the unseen architecture of reality.

The Resonance Universe: A Unified Theory of Light, Shadow, and Consciousness

The Resonance Universe:
A Unified Theory of Light, Shadow, and Consciousness
A bold metaphysical companion to the Lightborn Saga, exploring the hidden architecture of consciousness, the afterlife, and the unseen realms. The Resonance Universe reveals the elegant laws that shape reality and offers a unified theory of the paranormal for readers of science, philosophy, and spiritual cosmology.

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La Familia Mendoza Series

A personal exploration of heritage, culture, and family history across generations.

Migrants

Migrants: Exploring the Colors of my Family History
This true family history book follows the lives of three families: Longoria, Garza, and Mendoza, each living in different regions of Mexico, and strangers to each other. The Cristero Rebellion rages. They flee to the U.S. and struggle to succeed, to protect their children, to become model citizens, and, in some cases, give up their lives to achieve their dreams.

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Jesus Mendoza

Jesus Mendoza: His Life Through Letters
Love letters chronicle Jesus Mendoza's life. Translated from Spanish, they trace his courtship with Delia in the 1930s and his service in World War II. Early letters brim with love and hope, while later ones hint at the war's brutality. Jesus shields Delia from the horrors, yet his faith and love for her shine through. The final letter, in 1949, marks his joyous return home, a testament to love's enduring power.

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