http://www.amazon.com/lm/R1VCAM079AQ2GJ

In certain ways, the novel is consistent with Objectivist ideas. For example, the “good” characters follow reason and the “bad” characters follow mysticism.

In other ways, the novel is opposite. The “good” characters have enlightened self interest inclusive of profit motivation. The ones who have businesses believe in making profits by satisfying customer demand, unlike the hero of Rand’s Fountainhead who refused to do what customers wanted:)

And, the most important difference? Rand believed it was possible to convince all humans to use their brains and abandon mysticism/socialism. In the world of Democracy Society, it is clear that most people cannot be educated and therefore should be banned from voting.

He has already written three full-length novels and a short story where his hero, Kevin Traynor, uses reason to fight the forces of mysticism. The novels are “Torch in the Night,” “Phantom Train,” and “Mysterious Boat.” The short story, included with “Mysterious Boat,” is “The Secret of the Lost Tribe.”

We have heard that Alexander is working on the next Kevin Traynor novel, “Mystic Triangle,” which will be the Magnum Opus of the series. We are excited to read it as soon as it is published!

Prometheus Magazine, published by the Libertarian Futurist Society, has republished the review of Democracy Society. The review was written by John Enright and was originally published by The Atlasphere.