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Michael Armbrust

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in Greensburg, The United States

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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 fina ...more

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	Echoes of the Night: Shadows of Pittsburgh by Michael Armbrust (Goodreads Author), Percival Vale it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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FREE Holiday Novella - A Yinzer Christmas in the Dark

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 Night holiday novella: "A Yinzer Christmas in the Dark."

This cozy, yet spooky story features Nate, Derek, Aaron, Nina, and the baby celebrating their first Christmas together... until the lights go out and magical chaos en Read more of this blog post »

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Published on December 05, 2025 20:25 • Tags: indie-author, pittsburgh-fiction, queer-fantasy, supernatural-fiction, urban-fantasy

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The Wolf Queen's Curse (Witch of the Wolves, #2)

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