Barnes is the third in a series of books depicting the fictional life of Timothy John Barnes. Many of the same characters from Spirits Remembered and Dust, Sweat, and Blood return in Barnes. The American Civil War is well into its second year and the Rangers continue to clash with U.S. Grant's vast Federal Army in Western Tennessee.

Nick Wright is a retired coach, athletic director, and educator. He and his wife, Ginger, divide their time between homes in his adopted state of Florida and his home state of Arkansas. Other interests include travel and photography. Mr. Wright has also written two other historical novels, Spirits Remembered and Dust, Sweat, and Blood.