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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by Philip Eliot | Mar 18, 2026 | History, Politics & Culture |
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.
Read more
by Philip Eliot | Mar 17, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Anna Clarke had spent years doing everything right.After losing her distant, ailing husband, she faces a quiet house and a hollow heart. Duty once defined her days, but now even her faith feels distant.When compassion and tenderness from her trusted friend, Dr. Matthew Carmichael, awaken feelings she thought long dead, Anna’s carefully ordered world begins to shift in ways she never imagined.But a secret she never meant to keep threatens to unravel everything. Telling the truth could destroy her most cherished relationships—yet hiding it could destroy her soul, and any chance of love with Matthew.Will she find the courage to face the hardest choice of her life and let God redeem what one small lie of omission has shattered?Poignant, passionate, and redemptive, Anna’s Secret is a deeply moving love story about a woman torn between shame and hope—between the life she’s always known and the one her heart dares to imagine. Through it all shines the steadfast love of a man who won’t give up, and the God who pursues us even when we lose our way.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 17, 2026 | Business, Money & Jobs |
Master Money in 4 Minutes a DayHow would it feel to sleep peacefully each night, knowing you’ve done the best you can to protect and grow your money? What if said feeling took only 4 minutes a day to attain?In The 4 Minute Millionaire, NBC-published veteran blogger Niklas Göke shares 44 short, daily lessons to help you move towards financial freedom, sourced from the world’s leading money experts, most successful investors, and Nik’s own journey to financial independence.In just 4 minutes a day, you’ll rethink money from the ground up, build better financial habits, and learn to invest wisely. You’ll master timeless financial tenets, debunk money myths disguised as common sense, and adopt better approaches to wealth-building – some proven for decades, others brand-new.You’ll learn:How your upbringing has subconsciously affected your income-generating strategiesHow to build an unshakeable belief in your financial future with a 100-year-old techniqueWhy retiring early ultimately comes down to just 2 stepsHow to define retirement for yourselfWhy you should never discount your ability to start smallA new, more inspiring way to look at paying off debtHow to make saving funHow rich you should be at what age7 timeless investing formulas, including the “Magic” formula, the “Tenbagger,” and the “Scuttlebutt”7 new asset classes the crowd hasn’t discovered yet (and no, it’s not just crypto)Each lesson comes with a short, realistic action item you can complete quickly without feeling overwhelmed. You’ll also get several free bonuses, including a curated list of the world’s best finance books, a cheat sheet of all action steps, and a directory of useful tools and resources.The 4 Minute Millionaire won’t make you a millionaire overnight, but it’ll equip you to become one. It’ll show you that you have what it takes to achieve financial freedom, and it’ll map out a path for how you’ll get there – a path you can take no matter how busy you are.Whether you want to build a saving habit, pay off debt, or invest like the pros – if you’re ready to look at money from a new perspective and build long-term wealth, this book is for you.Get your copy today, and start your 4-minute journey to financial freedom.
