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 older than memory stirs, the city begins to change.
And Nate discovers the truth.
The light inside him isn't just magic.
It's a beginning.
A queer gothic urban fantasy about fate, legacy, and the kind of love that survives the dark.
Autorentext
Michael grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where rusted bridges and haunted alleyways inspired a lifelong fascination with the supernatural. Now based in North Carolina, he writes gothic urban fantasy that blends eerie suspense with deep emotion and queer-centered storytelling. His debut novel, Echoes of the Night: Shadows of Pittsburgh, explores hidden worlds beneath familiar streets, where monsters wear familiar faces and magic is never what it seems.
Michael's writing draws from a love of mythology, horror, and found-family dynamics. He believes the best stories are the ones that leave you changed?haunted, hopeful, and maybe just a little bit ruined in the best way.
When not writing, he can be found exploring hidden corners of the internet, watching some iteration of Star Trek, obsessing over coffee rituals, or quietly plotting his next twist in the Nightwalker saga. He's a firm believer that every city has ghosts, every person carries a secret, and every story deserves a little magic.