News and Events

Media and Organizer Resources

Selected Upcoming Events & News

Contact us if you would like to interview Robert or propose an event.

 

The Phantom of Forest Lawn

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Special merchandise and product collaborations

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Podcast, radio and television interviews - September, October

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Hosted author events and presentations  

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Virtual book clubs - spots open 

 

 

Avenging Angel Detective Agency

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Special merchandise and product collaborations

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Current of Darkness, A Murder in Ashwood, and The Unsealing — the third novel in the Avenging Angel Detective Agency Mystery series read in any order — available everywhere

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Current of Darkness

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Radio and television interviews

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Hosted author events and presentations

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Virtual book clubs - spots open  

 

 

The Buffalo Butcher

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Virtual author events

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Television, podcast and radio interviews  

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Virtual book clubs - spots open

 

 

A Murder in Ashwood

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Virtual speaking tour - November

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Virtual book clubs - limited spots available  

 

 

The Unsealing

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Audiobook available everywhere - Robert Brighton, author and narrator - check Instagram @robertbrightonauthor and this site for updates and behind-the-scenes photos and snippets

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 Virtual book clubs - limited spots available 

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Podcast and press tour speaking about the true crime - Fall/Winter 2025

 

Media and Press Resources

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In the News - Sampling of Coverage

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WGRZ Channel 2 News

Coverage of The Phantom of Forest Lawn premiere at Forest Lawn's Fall in the Forest

Big Weck, In Our Community 
Judge Penny Wolfgang, host of In Our Community, discusses The Phantom of Forest Lawn, love and resurrectionists, history, and what’s next
Authority Magazine, Medium
Robert Brighton On The 5 Things You Need to Know to Become a Great Author
Buffalo Rising
Avenging Angels: Author and Buffalo Native Robert Brighton Weaves Local Lore Through Gilded Age Fiction (Podcast Included)

Daytime Buffalo WIVB-4

WIVB's Daytime Buffalo Interview ... host Chelsea Lovel and author Robert Brighton discuss CURRENT OF DARKNESS, promoting Buffalo and how he has become known as "Buffalo's Favorite Author" and more.

In Our Community with Judge Penny Wolfgang on the BIG WECK discussing CURRENT OF DARKNESS

Buffalo's own Judge Wolfgang discusses topics of interest to Western New York, and with Robert Brighton, discusses CURRENT OF DARKNESS, history, and present.

On Target Audacy Discussing CURRENT OF DARKNESS

Western New York's podcast and radio show featuring author Robert Brighton and discussing CURRENT OF DARKNESS.

WIVB’s Daytime Buffalo Interview … host Chelsea Lovell and author Robert Brighton discuss THE BUFFALO BUTCHER, Buffalo and The Avenging Angel Detective Agency Mysteries.

Don't Miss...Immerse yourself in the scandal and glamor of the Gilded Age with this murder mystery.

"...Setting this series apart from other historical mysteries is Brighton’s deft hand at capturing dishy lives of long ago, as his Ashwood residents gossip, scheme, preen, and love. There’s nothing genteel about this depiction, and the chatter, both elegant and earthy, has the feel of a great cocktail party..."

"...Time and place are fully realized in this murder story, making for a fascinating period piece..."

A Murder in Ashwood is a beautiful and engaging story written by a talented writer.

A Murder in Ashwood by Robert Brighton is the ultimate turn-of-the-century murder mystery. Five Stars.

Discussion of The Unsealing with Buffalo News Personality

Discussion of The Unsealing and Main Themes

Readers' Favorite announces the Five Star review for The Unsealing

"…written with grace and power, capturing the moment that electricity lit up the world…"

"...An addictive page-turner with rich historical details..."

Interview with questions about future books, the setting and the characters

"...The Unsealing is a thrilling story that will keep you turning one page after the other from start to finish..."

Sampling of media outlets with coverage for Robert Brighton and The Unsealing

Media, Event, or Collaboration Inquiries


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Official Theatrical Trailer for The Unsealing

Avenging Angel Detective Agency Mysteries Trailer

The Trailer for A Murder in Ashwood!

Women Detectives in the Gilded Age with Judge Penny Wolfgang and Robert Brighton

The Unsealing Discussion at the Mark Twain House with Dr. Cecelia Tichi and Robert Brighton

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