Book 2 in the Kingdom of Florida Series

Kingdom of Florida: The Lamplight Society

Written by: Taylor Thomas Smythe

Illustrated by: Alice Waller

Release Date: July 9, 2019

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  • Return to the Kingdom of Florida.

    When their new neighbor Annie suddenly disappears, friends Oliver, Ben, and Ellie discover that she has slipped through a portal into the magical Kingdom of Florida—a parallel world filled with strange creatures, enchanted forests, and powerful ancient secrets.

    As they search for Annie, a member of the mysterious Lamplight Society sends the children on a mission that may determine the fate of the Kingdom. Their goal? Find any surviving heirs to the lost Triumvirate before Prince Florian destroys the remaining gates between worlds. 

    With time running out, the kids embark on a dangerous quest, spanning both the Kingdom and their own world, encountering old allies, new magical beings, and secrets from the past. Each step brings them closer to the truth… and closer to Florian’s grasp.

    Full of heart-pounding adventure, rich worldbuilding, and unforgettable characters, The Lamplight Society continues the beloved middle-grade fantasy saga that readers can’t put down—with an ending that will leave readers desperate for the next chapter. This sweeping, imaginative seven-book middle-grade fantasy adventure is perfect for readers who love:

    - The Chronicles of Narnia

    - Harry Potter

    - Percy Jackson

    - Keeper of the Lost Cities

    - The Land of Stories

    - Classic ’80s fantasy adventure films

    This magical series is perfect for young readers ages 8-12—or for the young at heart.

    Enter the Kingdom and continue your adventure today.

  • Silver Medal - FAPA President's Book Awards

    In 2021, the first installment in Taylor Thomas Smythe’s seven-book Kingdom of Florida middle-grade fantasy series—The Golden Alligator—was chosen as the winner of a silver medal in the Florida Authors and Publishers Association President's Book Awards.

    Finalist - National Indie Excellence Awards

    In 2021, the first installment in Taylor Thomas Smythe’s seven-book Kingdom of Florida middle-grade fantasy series—The Golden Alligator—was chosen as a finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards.

  • Taylor Thomas Smythe was born and raised in South Florida and has been writing creatively for the majority of his life, transitioning to books with his award-winning debut novel in the Kingdom of Florida series: The Golden Alligator. Smythe is a graphic designer and a long-time resident of West Palm Beach, Florida. Read more about him here.

  • Alice Waller, illustrator for the first five Kingdom of Florida books, is an artist currently based in the United States, with roots in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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About the Series

Kingdom of Florida is an award-winning, middle-grade Florida fantasy book series from Taylor Thomas Smythe that follows the adventures of young children who find their way into a mysterious and enchanted land full of fantastic creatures and curious characters.

When a group of South Florida children discover a hidden gate leading into a parallel world known as the Kingdom, they are thrust into a realm of talking creatures, enchanted artifacts, and ancient magic.

The Kingdom—once ruled by the benevolent Triumvirate—has fallen under the grip of the evil Prince Florian, a cunning usurper determined to destroy every remaining portal between worlds to prevent any true heirs from returning.

In each book, the children uncover new mysteries, forge dynamic allies, discover magical relics, and dive deeper into the Kingdom’s past. Their quest takes them across a richly imagined world, leading toward a final confrontation that will determine the Kingdom’s future—and their own.

A sweeping, award-winning middle-grade fantasy series filled with heart, humor, wonder, and unforgettable adventure. Kingdom of Florida is a wholesome, magical middle-grade hidden portal fantasy adventure series for all ages. Explore all seven books from author Taylor Thomas Smythe. 

Multiple books in the series have landed on Amazon Best Seller charts, and the first installment—The Golden Alligator—was a Silver Medal Winner in the 2021 Florida Authors & Publishers Association President's Book Awards and a Finalist in the 15th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards!

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Award-winning author Taylor Thomas Smythe interviewed for Voyage MIA

Good morning Taylor, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What do you think others are secretly struggling with—but never say?

That’s a great question. I think many people struggle with imposter syndrome—the idea that we’re not good enough or creative enough, and that everyone (except us) has it all figured out. That’s a huge lie that even the most competent people believe. For me, one way to combat that is to continue to be courageous, putting my creative efforts out there and building my self-efficacy as I go. Deeper than that, though, is that I start with the foundation: that I’m loved by God and created for a purpose. When that’s the starting point, it helps ground us and shield us from needing to find validation elsewhere. Otherwise, we’re easily tempted to base our worth on our work.

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Kingdom of Florida: Journey to the Wayward Isles novella out now

On Wednesday, award-winning author Taylor Thomas Smythe released Kingdom of Florida: Journey to the Wayward Isles, a novella set in the world of his award-winning Kingdom of Florida fantasy series. The book is framed as the in-universe journal of Jesse Haywood—a character who debuted in the original Kingdom of Florida novels and features as the narrator of the podcast limited series Treasure Hunters: A Kingdom of Florida Adventure. 

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Treasure Hunters: A Kingdom of Florida Adventure now available

On Wednesday, the first episode of Treasure Hunters: A Kingdom of Florida Adventure was released. Treasure Hunters is creator Taylor Thomas Smythe’s new fiction podcast, an audio drama set in the world of his award-winning Kingdom of Florida fantasy series. The scripted audio adventure consists of five episodes, which will be released weekly on all major podcast platforms.

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