by Philip Eliot | Mar 18, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
It’s a case she can’t refuse.Spell-slinger. Vampire-slayer. Magical albino ferret-rescuer.Meet Jacqueline Denna Knight, the best wizard detective in the city.Jax turns vampires to ash and pain into magic. She also has a knack for finding things. So when a distraught—and obscenely wealthy—elf calls Jax at midnight to hire her for an intriguing job, she grabs the opportunity with both hands…But what Jax doesn’t know is that this case is going to unravel her life. She’ll get tangled up with a host of intriguing characters, most of whom are not who they appear to be.As Jax speeds down a path toward the most powerful vampire clan in the country, she’ll have to put everything on the line.Will she be able to use her unique brand of magic to save the Realm?***A breakneck-paced mix of urban fantasy, irreverent humor and detective noir.Fans of The Dresden Files and Jessica Jones will burn through this brand new addictive urban fantasy series, now available in a 6-book complete series set!Get it now.What reviewers are saying about the BLOOD MAGIC series:????? “This is a sizzling hot book. The characters are great, the plot races and the writing is great. Humour, magic, crossbows, ferrets, mysterious men – this book has it all. I can’t wait for the rest of the books in this series.” – Amazon reviewer????? “The main character, Jax, is like if Gin Blanco (of Jennifer Estep’s Elemental Assassins series) and Harry Dresden (of Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files series) had a baby. That is high praise cuz I love Gin and Harry dearly. The HighFire Crown built a world of magic, mythology and mayhem. I am super excited for the next books in the series!” – Jenny B.????? “Witty, gripping, and leaves you wanting the next book. I found myself laughing often and unable to put it down for long.” – Amazon reviewerThis complete box set collection of the Blood Magic series contains the following books:The HighFire Crown (Book 1)The Dream Drinker (Book 2)The Witch Hunter (Book 3)The Ember Isles (Book 4)The Chaos Jar (Book 5)The New Dawn Throne (Book 6)PLUS: a sample of the new series, Cursebreaker.Stay up all night with USA bestselling author and Kindle Unlimited All-Star JT Lawrence.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 18, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
Ethan sees right through skin and bone, his visions exposing the true nature of each person he meets. In his town, he’s known as a freak and a liar. Completely ostracized, he keeps his head down and avoids people. After all, there’s no point in uncovering the truth about people if no one believes you anyway. Everyone says he’s insane. Yet, Jenna likes him.Jenna has no idea that Ethan can see straight through to her soul. She doesn’t know why he accuses upstanding citizens of heinous crimes—spurring hatred towards him throughout their small town. All Jenna knows is that he gets her offbeat humor and fascination with the paranormal. Spending time with Ethan is a welcome escape from wondering why her dad won’t answer her calls…Until Ethan’s sixth-sense opens a gate to their souls—literally. As they face their inner-most demons, they could either fall apart or fall deeper in love than they ever imagined…
by Philip Eliot | Mar 18, 2026 | Science Fiction |
Secrets come in all shapes and sizesJake has left it late, and the only summer job he can find is on the remote Scottish island of Elsay. Still, that sounds fine – the work isn’t too hard, the pay’s all right, and the scenery is great.But he soon has second thoughts about staying. His boss, Fraser, is a bit of a rogue, while Fraser’s cute but snippy daughter, Alva, takes against him from the start. And the oddball characters in the local pub aren’t exactly welcoming.Then Jake stumbles on an extraordinary secret that changes everything that’s known about the universe. A secret he can scarcely believe. A secret that Alva and the island recluse, Ruan Strang, have sworn to protect at all costs.As the mystery deepens, the questions only mount – and none of the answers make any sense. Plus, Jake’s falling for Alva and she still hasn’t so much as smiled at him.One thing’s for certain – he’s not going anywhere until the full, fantastic truth is revealed.From the author of The Wrong Stop comes a SciFi fantasy adventure set on a dreamy Scottish isle. Stuffed with larger-than-life characters, it’s perfect for fans of island mysteries, with crackling dialogue and a will-they-won’t-they romantic edge.What readers are saying:A little bit rom. A little bit com. 100% Sci-FiIt’s got so much heart, you simply can’t resist being charmed? – Esmay Rosalyne, Before We Go Blog?A wonderful, intelligently written story which will have you chuckling and smiling until the final page? – KDS, book reviewer?Sci-Fi with a twist … manages to to capture an essence of youth, absurdity and, most importantly, fun? – Ven’s Corner, booktuber?Charming, quirky, whimsical and breezy island mystery, served with a side of romance and packed with humour and heart? – Vinay Vasan, book reviewer
by Philip Eliot | Mar 18, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
“A dilapidated mansion full of secrets, a mysterious murder that hides multi-million dollar fraud; Smoke and Secrets taunts readers to solve the puzzle each step of the way.” –Timothy Gene Sojka, award-winning author of Payback Jack, Politikill, and ClawsCharlie and Simm, Montreal pub owners with a knack for sleuthing, thought they were taking on a straightforward case when Noah Wolfe hired them to find his missing family fortune. Their search leads them to the idyllic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, where they quickly realize this is no ordinary investigation. Joined by Noah’s sharp-witted sister-in-law, Sarah, they dig into the Wolfe family’s past at a grand estate brimming with secrets.As tensions rise, Simm’s estranged brother and his wife arrive at the mansion, adding to the already crowded and mistrustful atmosphere. A simple search for lost money turns menacing with suspicious deaths, an attempted murder, and buried mysteries that refuse to stay hidden. The deeper they delve, the more dangerous the case becomes. Charlie and Simm are forced to confront their own fears and face a ruthless killer who will stop at nothing to protect dark secrets, leading to a shocking climax that will change everything.Award-winning author A.J. McCarthy brings back Charlie and Simm in this latest instalment of her mystery series. Can the much-loved couple outsmart a killer and unlock the puzzles that threaten them?
by Philip Eliot | Mar 18, 2026 | General Nonfiction |
Some ideas are forbidden not because they are false—but because they threaten the foundations of power.
In an age of expanding government, managed narratives, and pressure to conform to an evolving moral orthodoxy, the principles that once defined a free society are increasingly dismissed, distorted, or suppressed. The Forbidden Idea confronts this erosion by asking a deeper question than most political debates ever reach:
Do you believe in coercion, or do you believe in individual liberty?
A foreword by Dr. Ron Paul sets the tone. Drawing on political philosophy, natural law, economics, and history, Mark A. Monoscalco presents a rigorous yet accessible defense of individual liberty grounded in consent, moral agency, and voluntary cooperation. Rather than framing individual liberty as merely a policy preference or cultural slogan, this book argues that it is a moral necessity for any just society.
Unlike conventional political books that argue about what government should do, The Forbidden Idea examines whether government has the moral right to do it at all.
What makes this book different:
Most discussions of individual liberty stop at policy. This one begins with first principles.
The book compares individual liberty with its major philosophical rivals—central planning, collectivism, utilitarianism, and authority-based moral systems—and explains why societies built on coercion, even when well-intentioned, inevitably undermine both prosperity and human dignity.
This book invites readers to rethink what individual liberty actually requires and what is lost when it is compromised.
Inside, you’ll explore:
Why consent is the foundation of legitimate social order
How natural law and natural rights define the limits of political power
Why economic freedom is inseparable from moral and political liberty
How spontaneous order explains cooperation without central control
The cultural and psychological roots of collectivism and centralized authority
The moral case for individual responsibility over state authority
The Forbidden Idea is written for readers who are new to the philosophy and history of individual liberty. This book will also resonate with readers of The Law, The Road to Serfdom, and The Ethics of Liberty.
This is not a call to outrage. It is a call to clarity—about what individual liberty truly requires, what coercion destroys, and why the belief that human beings are not owned remains the most dangerous idea in politics.
If you are ready to understand individual liberty not as a slogan but as a coherent moral philosophy, The Forbidden Idea will permanently change how you see power, society, government, and yourself.
About the book cover:
Some words are closely related in meaning, such as light and enlightenment or darkness and ignorance. Darkness cannot resist light—it disappears when light is present. In the same way, ignorance cannot resist enlightenment; it fades when understanding is introduced.
From the perspective shown on the book cover, you stand outside the gates, surrounded by darkness—a symbol of ignorance. The elites of society want to keep you there, unaware of the ideas that could set you free. Behind the gates, the books glow with light, representing knowledge that brings enlightenment—The Forbidden Idea. To escape the darkness, read this book.
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