After more than a quarter century of keeping Guilford County residents safe, you might think that former Guilford County Sherriff BJ Barnes would be content to lean back in his patio chair at Sunset Beach, kick his legs over the railing and spend his day absorbing the refreshing sea air. You might think that, but you would be wrong if you did.
Since almost the day he left office four years ago, the former sheriff has become a book writing machine and has just announced his fourth book – a murder mystery that takes place in Guilford and Alamance County – that is now available for sale on amazon.
In an email to friends and acquaintances the former sheriff describes the book as a “fictional murder mystery that is as true to life as the events in America which we live today.” He encouraged friends to get the book and give him feedback.
Here’s a more in-depth description: “Murder can happen anywhere, but usually not this type of murder in Alamance County, North Carolina, not in a rest area on the county line. This type of murder happens in third world countries. Alamance County Sheriff John Terry and Guilford County Sheriff TJ Slone find they have opened a box of evil as they begin their joint investigation. The investigation takes them from Alamance and Guilford counties to Texas and back again. They find more murders and the heartbreak of human trafficking and the plight of illegal immigrants. They find themselves at odds with their own government. This story is an eye opener relating to events occurring today in America. Events that expose the underbelly of what should concern us all.”
Those who’ve read Barnes’ three previous books will recognize TJ Sloane – the character was in Barnes’ trilogy of books that included. “Sunrise at Sunset,” “The Garbage Man,” and “The Garbage Detail” – which dealt with a terrorist plot at Sunset Beach.
Barnes said this new book, however, is “standalone.”
Can’t wait to order this one to read.
I have always been a fan of Sheriff BJ and we miss him as our sheriff in Guilford County. I can’t wait to read his current book.
I did not know he had written 4 books. I’m so impressed. Thank you for this article.
Sure wish he was still the Sheriff. Things ran a lot smoother during his 6 terms than they have with the current Sheriff. The Department was fully staffed, crime was lower and it was a Professional Organization from the top down. Deputies weren’t over worked like they are now with mandatory overtime. Morale was better. Did you see where a Sargeant just left the Department and went to Burlington Police Department to make more money as a non-supervisory officer. What’s wrong with this picture? Our County will continue to have problems as long as the current Sheriff stays in office.
Sherf, can you run again during the 2024 general election?
I heard he may be working on a fifth titled “Where’s Randy’s Gun?”
The sheriff is near