JB Phillips writes novels for active minded individuals. He is the author of the acclaimed Shattering Paradigms series set in Texas during the Civil War era. A long-time student of history and philosophy, he presents a thought-provoking story that explores racial equality and justice in the 19th century. He is also the author of The Intellectual Bodyguards series, featuring philosophers Justin Walker and Pratik Shah. Traditional bodyguards protect their clients from physical threats. Justin and Pratik protect their clients from intellectual threats—evil ideas. He lives in Texas where it rarely snows, and he can pick homegrown tomatoes in January. His novels challenge conventional narratives and provide a unique view of how the world could be and should be.