Michael Armbrust

Gothic Urban Fantasy from the Shadows of Pittsburgh

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Echoes of the Night: Shadows of Pittsburgh

Book #1 from the series: Echoes of the Night

Pittsburgh has always kept its secrets.

As Nate’s power begins to awaken, he is drawn into a bond with Derek, a fierce protector haunted by his past. And something ancient has taken notice.

With Mark, a sharp tongued immortal whose past refuses to stay buried, and Nina at their side, they unravel a history sealed in blood and shadow. As a creature...

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Echoes of the Night: Curse of the Iron City

Book #2 from the series: Echoes of the Night

The darkness beneath Pittsburgh has awakened, and it’s hungry.

Nate survived the Rite. Barely. But the deeper he dives into the truth behind the Nightwalkers, the more dangerous the city becomes. Old magic stirs beneath steel and stone. Curses long buried are starting to rise.

As allies fracture and ancient powers resurface, Nate must uncover the...

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Echoes of the Night: From Bones to Bridges

Book #3 from the series: Echoes of the Night

The hunger is rising.

The light has already been born.

As ancient seals fracture, Derek and Nate discover their newborn carries a power older than the Nightwalkers themselves.

Now, with Nina and Aaron beside them and the Council watching closely, they must defend the child who could end the darkness, or unleash it.

From Bones to Bridges is a story...

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Michael Armbrust

I grew up near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, surrounded by rusted bridges and quiet alleyways that always felt like they were hiding something. That atmosphere sparked a lifelong fascination with the supernatural and the stories that live just beneath the surface of ordinary places.

I now live in North Carolina, where I write gothic urban fantasy that blends eerie suspense, deep emotion, and queer-centered storytelling. My books include the Echoes of the Night series: Shadows of Pittsburgh, Curse of the Iron City, and From Bones to Bridges, along with the prequel novella Echoes of the Night: Derek.

My writing draws from a love of mythology, horror, and found-family stories. I believe the best stories are the ones that stay with you after the final page. The ones that leave you a little haunted, a little hopeful, and maybe just a little changed.

When I’m not writing, I’m usually exploring strange corners of the internet, watching some version of Star Trek, obsessing over coffee rituals, or quietly plotting the next chapter in the Nightwalker saga.

I firmly believe every city has its ghosts, every person carries a secret, and every story deserves a little magic.

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Pittsburgh in December is all about snowflakes, bridges, and holiday lights--and this year, I wanted to give my readers something special. So, I wrote a brand-new Echoes of the...