The book series

The Hawthorne Adventure series: three historical adventure novels written by Jason Weimer and narrated by his students. Each book is adapted from stories that originally aired as serialized 10-part episodes on the podcast during season 2, 3, and 4. From the California gold rush conspiracy to the ruins of the Yucatán to the oldest streets in America, these stories mix historical facts with fictional story-telling events. Join the adventure! Available for purchase below.

Book one

The Secrets of El Dorado

Uncovering a Legacy of Greed and Deception

Professor James Hawthorne and his unlikely allies -- journalist Ava Turner, artist Sierra, determined student Lily, and tech-savvy café owner Ethan -- are thrust into a world of danger and deception when they uncover a formula capable of creating gold. Their search leads them deep into El Dorado County to expose a century-old conspiracy of corruption and greed behind the California Gold Rush, navigating treacherous tunnels and decoding ancient symbols along the way. Originally written and produced for the Students Incorporated Podcast (Season 2, episodes 55–64), it's now available in book form, closely following the dramatized audio version.

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Book two

Legends of the Yucatán

Uncovering a Mystery of Greed and Betrayal

The electrifying sequel to The Secrets of El Dorado. Professor James Hawthorne, journalist Ava Turner, and graduate student Lily Han lead a group of eager college students to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, where a stolen jade vessel and the Golden Mask of Chichén Itzá pull them into a conspiracy involving corrupt insiders, ruthless cartels, and a powerful oil company. Originally written and produced for the Students Incorporated Podcast (Season 3, episodes 87–96), it's now available in book form, closely following the dramatized audio version.

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Book three

The Mystery of St. Augustine

Uncovering a Past of Greed and Lost Treasure

The third book in the Hawthorne Adventure series. Professor James Hawthorne, his wife Anne, colleague Professor Amanda Chase, and research assistant Olivia Park arrive on the historic coast of Florida, where the theft of priceless archival documents sends them chasing Sir Francis Drake's forgotten ship and a legendary hoard of stolen treasure -- straight into the path of a ruthless, transnational syndicate known as The Table. Originally written and produced for the Students Incorporated Podcast (Season 4, episodes 119–128), it's now available in book form, closely following the dramatized audio version.

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