alan a. larson

After turning eighteen, Diego Cruz embarks on a perilous journey to seek a better life. Soon a spark builds to an unquenchable flame for two star-crossed lovers torn apart by the values and prejudices of their family and friends. Action-packed, romantic suspense set amidst the current Arizona–Mexico border crisis.

LONETREE ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES MEXIZONA FILM RIGHTS.  Lonetree Entertainment and producer Tony Eldridge have acquired the film rights to Alan A. Larson’s debut suspense/thriller, MEXIZONA – AN AMERICAN DREAM. Mr. Eldridge most recently produced Denzel Washington’s upcoming feature film, THE EQUALIZER. Per Mr. Eldridge, “Mexizona is a powerful and timely story, beautifully crafted with strong and memorable characters. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring Mr. Larson's creation to the screen.”

Latina Book Club - NOVEMBER BOOK OF THE MONTH. “Explosive. Suspenseful. Action-packed. Thrilling. Emotional. Heart-wrenching. ...so realistic that it is scary ...” - The Latina Book Club 

“A gritty, modern almost-Romeo-and-Juliet story ... an incredibly impressive debut novel.” - booksarecool.com

[For Educators & Parents:  Flesch Reading Ease 85.4/Flesch-Kincaid 2.9]