The Dictator: Rise of the Porfiriato is the fifth and final installment in the epic historical series, La Patria es Primero. Through a riveting blend of political drama and personal reckoning, this volume charts the ruthless ascent of Porfirio Díaz, a revolutionary hero turned autocrat, whose regime would define Mexico for decades.

At the crossroads of modernization and repression, Díaz consolidates power through charisma, military force, and backroom diplomacy. But as railroads stretch across the land and foreign capital floods in, the costs begin to mount: silenced dissent, broken alliances, and the erasure of the very ideals that birthed the republic. From gilded palaces to peasant uprisings, from the smoke-filled halls of Mexico City to the salons of Paris, the novel traces the moral unraveling of a man who began as a patriot—and ended as a symbol of tyranny.

Meticulously researched and deeply human, this historical thriller is not just the story of a dictator—it is the story of a country reckoning with the price of progress. A fitting finale to a series that spans empires, generations, and the soul of Mexico itself.

El Presidente: The Lincoln Letters
Set amid the collapse of empires and the rise of republics, El Presidente follows Benito Juárez during his defiant resistance to the French Intervention in Mexico. Exiled from the capital and hunted by imperial forces, Juárez must rely on secret correspondence with Abraham Lincoln, clandestine Masonic allies, and a network of spies to preserve the fragile dream of democracy. This gripping political thriller reveals the hidden history of Juárez’s inner circle, his fight for constitutional legitimacy, and the moral price of leadership under siege. From the mountains of Oaxaca to the shadowy embassies of New Orleans and Washington, El Presidente brings to life the human story behind Mexico’s greatest statesman. A riveting entry in the La Patria es Primero Series.

White Cross: Daughter of the Revolution
Set during the Mexican Revolution, White Cross follows Elena Arizmendi Mejía, a bold feminist and nurse who defies tradition to found La Cruz Blanca Neutral, a humanitarian alternative to the Red Cross. As battle lines divide the nation, Elena forges unlikely alliances with revolutionary leaders and international figures, including Madero, Vasconcelos, and Alfonso Reyes. Based on true events and family legacy, this novel explores love, sacrifice, and women’s struggle for equality on the front lines of war and society. From field hospitals to feminist congresses, White Cross is a powerful chapter in the La Patria es Primero Series.

Set during the fall of the Second Mexican Empire, The Diplomat: Fall of Emperor Maximilian follows Francisco de Ybarrondo, a London-raised son of a liberal Mexican diplomat, as he enters the court of Emperor Maximilian. Torn between family loyalty and imperial duty, Francisco navigates court intrigue, Freemasonry, and the siege of Querétaro. Based on real historical events and figures—including Maximilian, Carlota, and General Ignacio Mejía—this novel explores diplomacy, identity, and resistance. From Miramar Castle to the Cerro de las Campanas, The Diplomat is a vivid, immersive continuation of the La Patria es Primero series.

El primer libro de la serie La Patria es Primero, El General es una narrativa apasionante que da vida al extraordinario legado del General Ignacio Mejía, uno de los líderes más influyentes de México en el siglo XIX. Abarcando desde 1830 hasta 1930, esta obra meticulosamente investigada explora un siglo de profundos cambios en México, desde sus luchas por la independencia hasta su transformación en una nación moderna.

A través de la vida del General Mejía, el libro se adentra en los conflictos políticos, las figuras legendarias y las transformaciones culturales que definieron una época. Más allá de los eventos históricos, El General entrelaza la historia personal de una familia marcada por el valor, el sacrificio y un compromiso inquebrantable con la justicia.

Para los apasionados de la historia, la política y el legado personal, El General no es solo un libro, sino un viaje al corazón del pasado vibrante y tumultuoso de México.

The first in the "La Patria es Primero Book Series", El General is a sweeping narrative that brings to life the extraordinary legacy of General Ignacio Mejía, one of Mexico’s most influential leaders of the 19th century. Spanning the years 1830 to 1930, this meticulously researched work explores a century of profound change in Mexico, from its struggles for independence to its emergence as a modern nation.

Through the lens of General Mejía’s life, the book delves into the political upheavals, legendary figures, and cultural transformations that defined an era. Beyond the historical events, El General weaves the personal story of a family bound by courage, sacrifice, and an enduring commitment to justice.

For lovers of history, politics, and personal legacy, El General is not just a book—it’s a journey into the heart of Mexico’s vibrant and tumultuous past.