Author

Adam Jortner

5 books, mostly historical fiction, for Audible Originals and The Great Courses, 2019–2026

Adam Jortner is a historian and author whose writing and audio work explores American history, religion, democracy, and the early American republic. He has written scholarly books including The Gods of Prophetstown, Blood from the Sky, and No Place for Saints, and has created popular history audio courses and lectures for Audible and The Great Courses. His work combines academic research with accessible storytelling about overlooked people, beliefs, and turning points in U.S. history.