Welcome to Alvah Arts
home of the books by:

John Alvah Barnes, Jr.

& Naomi Lynn Barnes

and the music of John Alvah

Check out the album!



Night Shades * Can't Go Home * Jamie * Ludicrous Blues * Things Should Be * Life & Time * Left Foot First * Make My Way * Away * Miss Virtue * When She Comes




Available on: * Spotify * Apple Music * Amazon Music * and all major music streaming platforms.

Welcome to my world

This album represents more than two years of work. I use the term "work" very loosely. In this regard it refers to going out to my barn and playing music every day, something that I've loved to do all my life. People ask me what style my music is and all I can say is that it's my style. I've been playing guitar for fifty-five years, and I've been influenced by folk, rock, jazz, country and many other types of music. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed performing and producing it.

John Alvah

Sample 

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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