Books:

Books by Barry James Hickey

The Glass Fence
Katie Jones suffers from wanderlust. Problem is, she can't quit her job at a seaside resort to chase it. When she tries to start a rowing team with dysfunctional hotel staff, she learns of the glass fence separating the haves from the have-nots. When Katie becomes the target of the hotel's despotic General Manager she fights back with unexpected results. Let the games begin!

Chasing God's River
Wade Jones is a broken man. When his wife sends him to Colorado for the summer to regain his confidence as a kayaker and reunite with callused old friends, he never expected to meet his former college sweetheart, his bitter old coach and a mysterious teenager. Each wants something from Wade that he can't provide with considerable and unseen consequences. And then there's the river... a giant, [...]

The Five Pearls
The Five Pearls belongs on the bookshelf next to The Outsiders, Holes, Catcher in the Rye, and To Sir With Love. A perfect read for teenagers and parents alike. Barry James Hickey's engagingly cinematic writing will make you laugh, cry and ponder. No child left behind in today's American education system? There are five this time. Hickey has created a truly memorable story with distinct [...]