Accidents Never Happen
“Barnes crafts a complex, imaginative, character-driven suspense/romance novel with realistic, gritty people and situations…a definite page-turner and a must-read…Though the characters have significant negative experiences, the overall tone celebrates the ability of people to cope and rebound…Five stars.”—Bob Lind, Echo Magazine
“Accidents Never Happen makes a perfect summer read as it keeps you guessing and ends with several astonishing twists.”—Amy Steele, EDGE
The Jetsetters
“A perfect book for a cool winter’s afternoon and a nice fire.”—Out in Print: Queer Book Reviews
Mesmerized
“There is a wonderful resounding theme: sometimes you have to be brave enough to love and forgive. You won’t grasp these words completely unless you read this entire heartrending story…”—QMO (Queer Magazine Online)
Stronger Than This
“…a very cleverly constructed piece of writing…The author has a great command of the language, making the mundane sound poetic. This was a touching and absorbing read…Five stars.”—Books Direct
“These are real-life issues presented in a fictional novel that beg for compassion and recognition of same-sex relationships….This novel tugged at my heart strings and made me question what I would do if this happened to me…I highly recommend this book to readers of all genres…Five stars.”—Lipstick Lesbian Reviews
Swimming to Chicago
“…I found myself unable to put it down…”—Books Your Kids Will Love
“I love books that can destroy their own labels…David-Matthew Barnes’ marvelous Swimming to Chicago will doubtless be put on the YA shelf…a well-told tale…that will engross readers of all ages…riveting…”—Out in Print: Queer Book Reviews
Wonderland
“…this touching young adult book about giving others a second chance…is a well-written story of true love and friendship that anyone can appreciate…Barnes calls upon the reader to consider the meaning of true love and friendship as well as the reasons for sacrifice. Although this novel belongs in any youth collection, adults will also appreciate the descriptive and evocative writing.”—The GLBT Round Table of the American Library Association
“Barnes is known for his unique and creative fiction, and this novel, appropriate for teens and adults, continues in that vein. It’s valuable for all as a look at LGBT teens, tolerance, embracing differences in each other, as well as an interesting perspective on fate and the hereafter. Absolutely loved it and you likely will too. Five stars out of five.”—Bob Lind, Echo Magazine