About 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.