A special message from Taylor Thomas Smythe — creator and star of Treasure Hunters: A Kingdom of Florida Adventure:
I hope you’re enjoying the adventure! I had a blast producing it.
I actually started writing the story about five years ago, with the intent to release it as a novella before I adapted it into the podcast.
As I put the podcast together, I realized I still wanted to get the book version into your hands, so I’m pleased to announce the release of Kingdom of Florida: Journey to the Wayward Isles.
This book is a faithful recreation of the character Jesse’s journal from the novels and podcast, taking you deeper into the story with illustrations, sketches, maps, and notes from the characters.
My hope with this journal is that you feel like you’re holding an artifact straight from the Kingdom of Florida series.
You can find the journal and all seven books of the award-winning middle-grade fantasy series at kingdomofflorida.com
And find more adventures at lamplightuniverse.com
Thank you so much for listening to Treasure Hunters!
As their journey nears its end, Jesse and his crew encounter an evil presence lurking on an island of flames.
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Treasure Hunters: A Kingdom of Florida Adventure is a production of Lamplight Universe, based on the award-winning Kingdom of Florida novels by Taylor Thomas Smythe
Written & Produced by Taylor Thomas Smythe
Original Music by Taylor Thomas Smythe
Starring:
Femi Kozlowski as Coral
Jedidiah Montalvo as Jeanmarc
Mary Stucchi as Satira
Comfort Olugbuyi as Ginger
Tomas Contreras as Cesar
Taylor Thomas Smythe as Jesse
Narrated by Nicole Johnson
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The hunt for the Wilder begins, and Jesse and his friends are put to the test.
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Treasure Hunters: A Kingdom of Florida Adventure is a production of Lamplight Universe, based on the award-winning Kingdom of Florida novels by Taylor Thomas Smythe
Written & Produced by Taylor Thomas Smythe
Original Music by Taylor Thomas Smythe
Starring:
Femi Kozlowski as Coral
Ben Tidwell as Thatcher
Jedidiah Montalvo as Jeanmarc
Comfort Olugbuyi as Ginger
Ben-Oni Francois as Bastian
Taylor Thomas Smythe as Jesse
Narrated by Nicole Johnson
Additional Voices Provided by:
Peter Goepfrich
Taylor Thomas Smythe
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On an island cloaked in darkness, Jesse and his friends encounter a mysterious tribe and a dangerous creature.
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Treasure Hunters: A Kingdom of Florida Adventure is a production of Lamplight Universe, based on the award-winning Kingdom of Florida novels by Taylor Thomas Smythe
Written & Produced by Taylor Thomas Smythe
Original Music by Taylor Thomas Smythe
Starring:
Femi Kozlowski as Coral
Ben Tidwell as Thatcher
Jedidiah Montalvo as Jeanmarc
Comfort Olugbuyi as Ginger
Ben-Oni Francois as Bastian
Taylor Thomas Smythe as Jesse
Narrated by Nicole Johnson
Additional Voices Provided by:
Ben Tidwell
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Jesse and the crew of the Queen Lily discover a magical artifact that brings a startling revelation.
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Treasure Hunters: A Kingdom of Florida Adventure is a production of Lamplight Universe, based on the award-winning Kingdom of Florida novels by Taylor Thomas Smythe
Written & Produced by Taylor Thomas Smythe
Original Music by Taylor Thomas Smythe
Starring:
Femi Kozlowski as Coral
Ben Tidwell as Thatcher
Jedidiah Montalvo as Jeanmarc
Comfort Olugbuyi as Ginger
Taylor Thomas Smythe as Jesse
Narrated by Nicole Johnson
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When young Jesse’s ship is caught in a terrible storm, he finds himself whisked into another world — and a quest for a mysterious treasure.
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Treasure Hunters: A Kingdom of Florida Adventure is a production of Lamplight Universe, based on the award-winning Kingdom of Florida novels by Taylor Thomas Smythe
Written & Produced by Taylor Thomas Smythe
Original Music by Taylor Thomas Smythe
Starring:
Femi Kozlowski as Coral
Ben Tidwell as Thatcher
Jedidiah Montalvo as Jeanmarc
Comfort Olugbuyi as Ginger
Tomas Contreras as Cesar
Ben-Oni Francois as Bastian
Taylor Thomas Smythe as Jesse
Narrated by Nicole Johnson
Additional Voices Provided by:
Kevin Gomez
Ben Tidwell
Taylor Thomas Smythe
For more adventures, visit:
A five-part audio adventure from the world of the award-winning Kingdom of Florida series.
The journey begins October 2025.
Learn more at www.kingdomofflorida.com