Author Jan Notzon

Critically Acclaimed Novelist and Playwright

Jan Notzon was born and raised on the Mexican border in Texas. He pulls stories from his own life in the hopes that they will provoke you to reflect on you own. Jan's riveting stories explore the perplexities of this strange conundrum called “life” that we share. They are deeply personal. Yet, at the same time, universal. We are all, beneath the skin, as one.

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NOVELS BY JAN NOTZON

The Dogs...Barking

As Jason Kelly makes his way to manhood, can he rise above the spiritual wounds inflicted by family and religion?

Through the conformist 1950s, the wild-eyed rebellion of the 60s and on to the false god of stardom, Jason Kelly fights to rise above the demons instilled in him by birth and upbringing.
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And Ye Shall Be As Gods

A sister in despair. A lost-love's retreat into madness. A young man's fight to save them both.

Who is responsible? A young man's desperate search for the author of his beloved sister's descent into despair and his true love's retreat into madness.
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The ID Paradox

A canoe trip that nearly took their lives, a harrowing rescue from a Mexican prison and the healing of a shattered soul.

Three friends survive a near-death canoe trip that seals their bond. When two discover their bosom buddy was not killed by a vicious drug cartel, but is rotting in a Mexican prison, they set out to rescue him and then to heal his shattered soul.
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Suffer Not The Mole People

A Polish family's daring escape and harrowing journey in pursuit of the American dream.

One family's dream of freedom and opportunity in 19th century Poland can only come to fruition with a hair-raising flight from their Prussian masters and a perilous journey across land and sea to the shores of America. Will they survive it?
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Song For The Forsaken

Torn asunder by the loss of faith, can two sisters heed the call of their surrogate mother and be healed?

Two dirt-poor Appalachian sisters had only their faith to sustain them. When the elder's faith is crushed, can their love for each other survive?
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Only The Dead (Know the End of War)

Three families. Two republics. One war that defines them all.

In the center of the 19th-century revolution, Mexico and Texas are forged through bloodshed, betrayal, and bitter sacrifice. Amid warring ideals and clashing cultures, three families navigate survival, honor, loyalty, and the haunting cost of nation-building.
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To Sing Like a Mockingbird

In a world broken by violence, one voice still dares to sing, but will it be loud enough?

In a school teetering on the edge of chaos, idealistic teacher Justin Kopechne grapples with hired assassins, failed leadership, and shattered friendships. When the last light of innocence is extinguished he seeks meaning and refuge within the tatters of his family.
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REVIEWS

"And Ye Shall Be as Gods by Jan Notzon presents a compelling blend of narrative, philosophical exploration, and elements of mystery.

Notzon’s rich and advanced vocabulary, used creatively, adds a unique layer to the reading experience.

The novel's depth and thought-provoking nature reward the reader with a rich story that encourages introspection and personal interpretation of the philosophical queries it raises."

~Literary Titan, 4 Stars

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The Dogs...Barking ​ As Jason Kelly makes his way to manhood, can he rise above the spiritual wounds inflicted by family and religion?

Through the conformist 1950s, the wild-eyed rebellion of the 60s and on to the false god of stardom, Jason Kelly fights to rise above the demons instilled in him by birth and upbringing. READ MORE

And Ye Shall Be As Gods ​ A sister in despair. A lost-love's retreat into madness. A young man's fight to save them both.

Who is responsible? A young man's desperate search for the author of his beloved sister's descent into despair and his true love's retreat into madness. READ MORE

The ID Paradox ​ A canoe trip that nearly took their lives, a harrowing rescue from a Mexican prison and the healing of a shattered soul.

Three friends survive a near-death canoe trip that seals their bond. When two discover their bosom buddy was not killed by a vicious drug cartel, but is rotting in a Mexican prison, they set out to rescue him and then to heal his shattered soul. READ MORE

Suffer Not The Mole People ​ A Polish family's daring escape and harrowing journey in pursuit of the American dream.

One family's dream of freedom and opportunity in 19th century Poland can only come to fruition with a hair-raising flight from their Prussian masters and a perilous journey across land and sea to the shores of America. Will they survive it? READ MORE

Song For The Forsaken ​ Torn asunder by the loss of faith, can two sisters heed the call of their surrogate mother and be healed?

Two dirt-poor Appalachian sisters had only their faith to sustain them. When the elder's faith is crushed, can their love for each other survive? READ MORE