BOOKS BY ALVIN M HAYES
If Courage Could Talk
1938:
Tallulah and Betty won’t rest until they find the person who murdered their loved ones. They have the police report, and the hunt is on. But will they become the hunted?
Newly elected Alderman Earl Thomas challenged the Carpenters Union to accept Colored members. The union has ties to the Irish mob boss, Burke, who decides to send Earl a message. Burke discovers the Thomas family never backs down.
Junior travels to Alabama to begin training as a Tuskegee Airman. When he boards the train in Chicago to Birmingham, his mother, Linda, wonders if she will ever see her only son again.
In England, Colored troops are not fighting the Germans. They are too busy fighting racist MPs, trying to enforce Jim Crow laws on military bases, and in English towns.
Political Thriller. Murder Mystery. Suspense WW II
#34 in Teen & Young Adult 20th Century United States Historical Fiction
#116 in Teen & Young Adult 20th Century United States Historical Fiction
#220 in Black & African American Historical Fiction (Kindle Store)
Amazon Review
"What a great history lesson! Loved the continuation of your story about Black American families across generations, living through defining eras of American history."
If Chicago Could Talk
Amazon Review
5.0 out of 5 stars A very creative action-packed story and history lesson.
Reviewed in the United States
Just like the first three, the fourth book in Mr. Hayes’ ‘while Black Chronicles’ series is a captivating blend of action and history. Each installment seamlessly leads into the next, and I can’t wait to see where the author takes us next!
Goodreads Review
Alvin Hayes takes us back to the heart of Chicago in 1919 with If Chicago Could Talk: “Bronzeville: The Black Metropolis”. Following the Great Migration, the Thomas family arrives in Chicago, hoping for a fresh start. But dreams are dashed as they face the harsh realities of segregation, police brutality, and a city divided by race.
With strong characters and gripping storylines, this installment of the whileBlack Chronicles will keep you hooked till the last page!
4.2 Rating
#54 in Teen & Young Adult US 20th Century Historical Fiction eBooks
#178 in Teen & Young Adult 20th Century United States Historical Fiction
#266 in Historical African Fiction
If New Orleans Could Talk
Goodreads
"....your work was found to be a most evocative and immersive novel piercing to the depths of its character's psyches as well as deep into the history of New Orleans."
Amazon Reviews
It took me 2 days to read this spellbinding book. The characters jumped off the page to tell their stories.
4.5Rating
#71 in African Literature (Kindle Store)
#68 in Teen & Young Adult US 20th Century Historical Fiction eBooks
#214in Teen & Young Adult 20th Century United States Historical Fiction
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If The Elders Call
I read books 1 and 2 this was a most enjoyable series! I couldn't stop reading until I was at the end
*****
5.0 out of 5 stars The Elders Call
Best book I’ve read this year. I liked the storyline and hope there is a book 3 in the works, The characters are interesting and believable with a satisfying ending. I would recommend this book to others.
4.4 Rating
#67 in Teen & Young Adult US 20th Century Historical Fiction eBooks
#179 in Teen & Young Adult 20th Century United States Historical Fiction
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If Cotton Could Talk
I have read quite a few books on the Civil War but none that told the daily life & appalling conditions that slaves had to endure. I see this is the first book in a series & I cannot wait to get the next book. Well done, Mr. Hayes!
*****
5.0 out of 5 stars Freedom
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2024
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I love reading about this country's past history, the good and the wrongs that were done. I loved this well written story from the side of the people that were enslaved and wronged by an elitist society.
*****
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome book! Love the way Mr. Hayes captures the attention of his audience. I felt like I was a part of the story. The characters became friends as I read about each one of their stories. This book was easy to read and follow.
4.4 Rating
#5 in Teen & Young Adult United States Civil War Historical Fiction eBooks
#10 in Teen & Young Adult United States Civil War Period Historical Fiction
#161 in Black & African American Historical Fiction (Kindle Store)