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New 2026
THE PRETTY UGLY MISSION
Sexy former Secret Service Agent Psalms Black and his team are driven by unique instincts, specialized skills, and a moral code: “By Any Means Necessary.” The Pretty Ugly Mission balances intense action with the psychological depths of cold-case mysteries and stylish criminal suspense.
Between the Seattle back streets and Las Vegas on and off the strip, the One Safe Place Security team faces whirlwinds of dilemmas and immoral acts as they cross state and international lines of human trafficking.
From seedy motels to luxury penthouses, the story blends crime with emotional and social isolation. The off-the-cuff political commentary sparks inner conversations as the world sometimes spins out of control.
Readers who enjoyed Alvin L.A. Horn’s previous novels—Perfect Circle, One Safe Place- or who appreciate the suspense of films like Man on Fire, Cross, The Equalizer, The Bourne Supremacy, and the old-school Shaft vibe will love this novel.
New 2026
IN THE VINEYARD I AM THE ONE HE DESIRES
“If loving you is wrong, I don’t want to be right.” Most souls in the pews are God-fearing, right? People who enter the church struggle with desires, uncertain identities, and obsessions, yet put money in the offering plate. Some take cash out. Even slayers of souls sit in the pews and bow their heads in prayer.
We know folks in the church who the Bible labels as concubines – side chicks and womanizers who should not “covet another man’s wife or husband” as in the Ten Commandments. Pastor Kenan preaches against judgment, since no one is perfect.
When the play handcuffs come off, and the real ones clamp on a church member, Pastor Kenan’s humanity shatters as he learns it’s more than criminality that will affect his Church. He contemplates placing his cupped hand over someone’s nose and mouth, not for baptism, but for life or death.
Whispers and judgment, and what the “hell,” IN THE VINEYARD I AM THE ONE HE DESIRES is a tale of faith, secrets, forgiveness, and renewal at Vineyard Second Baptist Church, where some have lost their way in the wilderness of human desires.
Young adult to mature adult
Places to Be
Alvin L. A. Horn’s young adult novel speaks to the heart of urban youth's coming-of-age experiences. It is filled with adventure, wit, and moral contemplation as it transports a young teen to a world of wonder.
Marley time-travels and finds himself at humanity’s most challenging moral and ethical crossroads. Set in urban Seattle, the story follows young Black teens with multiple life options as they navigate cross-cultural relationships.
Marley is a star hooper and a good student. Like many middle schoolers, this combination makes him popular and highly regarded, but one day it puts him in the company of friends who make a poor choice. That choice impacts him and leads to a summer of maturity.
This book explores themes of peer pressure, friendship, identity, talent identification, the power of imagination, and leadership. It also examines the history of moral and ethical decision-making. As a lifelong educator, I encourage every student and adult to read this book.
Journey to Love
The novel Journey to Love is a people’s history told through the eyes of a Black woman with a year to live. Blunile Rivers, or Blu, is 40 years old and has 2 years of medical school. He became a businessman and turned a former hospital into a charming facility. He helps each resident live as close to their former life as possible. Each room holds the clothing, furniture, and ambiance of each person's past. Blu always delivers on his promises.
Serene May is nearly 90, with beauty that rivals a 50-year-old Lena Horne. She authored acclaimed books that described history through fictional tales drawn from people's lives. She traveled the world and taught at universities. Now, with a brain tumor limiting her speech and soon her memory, the African and Black anthropology professor keeps a diary of her personal life, teaching history through her stories.
Serene May feels safe talking to Blu and sharing her past through her journal. Blu reads history within the love stories of her life and longs for that kind of love himself.
Hidden in her stories are surprises from her past, tying history to the present. Journey to Love entertains readers while allowing them to see and feel the emotions of those who lived through nearly 10 decades.
Written by Alvin L.A Horn & Lorraine Elzia
Bad Before Good & Those In-Between
Zelda Harjo’s life has been in a constant tailspin because of the loss of loved ones and hidden family secrets. She has injected herself into other families, leaving her with consequences that torture her soul. How do we accept doing wrong sometimes to make things right in life?
Zelda has street-fighter skills, the expertise of a hustler, and a strong work ethic. Everything good and bad about her has crossed over into her sensual fires, sometimes resulting in bad decisions. She is not above mixing the good with the bad to match her deep sense of morality, but sometimes the mixture comes too late.
Her family ties are rooted in secret relations, leaving her feeling incomplete and struggling to move forward. A Black and Native American woman, Zelda is beautiful, but she doesn’t feel feminine or attractive, even though others lust after her. She uses the strengths of both sides of her heritage to help her see inside people and survive.
Zelda’s future seems to be changing, but lust, thievery, and mayhem are always a hop, skip, and a leap away as she faces the legacy of her bloodline and its dysfunction. Family lies, deception, and secrets all come to light in Bad Before Good & Those In-Between.
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THE WORLD THAT FELL INTO MY DRESSER DRAWER
The World That Fell Into My Dresser Drawer:
And a few other things, Drawer Two
Romantic Blues Publishing presents a literary work of over 330 pages in an 8x10 format. Experience emotions, love, social awareness, conversation, long stories, and five historical and current world essays.
My stories, whether long or short, prompt you to consider life’s difficulties and complexities, which can lead to either a lack of sophistication or greater understanding, both historically and today.
My poetry tells of the emotions of floating high with joy on a beautiful day or of riding a sled downhill, feeling out of control and not knowing how it all ends.
The World That Fell Into My Dresser Drawer: And a Few Other Things, Drawer Two**
My stories—whether long or short—invite you to reflect on life’s difficulties and complexities, which can lead to either a lack of sophistication or a deeper understanding of our current and historical contexts
My essays educate and encourage you to question the world, exploring what we can or cannot do, and introduce the nature of humanity in ways that inspire meaningful conversation.
Passages from my novels explore our lives, relationships, friends, family, and ancestors. I take you on journeys, letting my characters engage with you and reveal the world around us.
Alvin Lloyd Alexander Horn, also known as Alvin L.A. Horn, aka Romantic Blues.
In The World that Fell into My Dresser Drawer and a few other things,
Drawer Two, you will discover a range of writings from 1973 until 2023.
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