Welcome to Alvah Arts
home of the critically acclaimed novels of:

John Alvah Barnes, Jr.

& Naomi Lynn Barnes

and the original music of John Alvah
singer/songwriter/recording artist  in Hays, North Carolina

Now available in its entirety!

The Jay Barlow Collection


Kirkwood

Someone is sabotaging hospital equipment. Who is trying to kill people and why?

Gripping medical/mystery thriller a la Robin Cook
California Bookwatch

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Esbenshade
 Jay finds his career and life threatened by a truth nobody wants to tackle, much less admit.

Esbenshade is a modern thriller with action well cemented in realistic scenarios that contain elements of surprise
Midwest Book Review

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Rollover
A display at the National Air and Space Museum takes a disabled docent back in time to 1918. Is it real or a figment of his imagination?

Rollover's examination of PTSD disability and history is thought provoking and engrossing
Midwest Book Review

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Also available: Roadwork, a Kyle Sands novel



This true love story between a teacher and a student takes you back to the culture of the 1970s where they must overcome obstacles, backlash and danger.
 
Addictively readable...a compelling story of forbidden love
The Prairies Book Review

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