Dr. Todd Brown
Author
Debut author, Dr. Todd Brown is known for his work on The Inspire Project, a foundation aimed to connect students with thought leaders, innovators, and community leaders as well as his work as an accomplished speaker on education. His debut is a love letter to his trans son; Todd hopes to shine a light on the bigotry and isolation felt by marginalized people, especially in rural communities. Brown will also be donating net proceeds of his book to the Hope House of the Shenandoah dedicated to helping houseless queer and trans youths in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Comfort Comes with a Body Count
Website
toddbrownwrites.net
When Shadows Burn
If you’re a fan of true crime podcasts, murder mysteries, Southern Gothic vibes, and authentic queer representation, then check out Todd Brown’s debut thriller When Shadows Burn (Koehler Books, Oct 14, 2025). When true crime podcaster, Timothy Michaels, returns to his rural Virginia hometown and hears there were some mysterious disappearances in town. At the center of the crimes is a suspicious mansion, dark and brooding. Timothy searches for the kidnapper–only to find a much darker monster lurking among its residents.
When Shadows Burn
A true crime podcaster investigating the haunted legacy of the Scott house, he never expected to be pulled into something so immediate—and so dangerous.
Guest Ghoul
Todd Brown: Dr. Todd Brown is a computational sociologist, which mostly means he overanalyzes human behavior. He has spoken at places like the CDC, the NIH, and Harvard, typically on the topic of education, although most of the time someone hands him a microphone and hopes for the best. His work has appeared in The New York Times, WIRED, National Geographic, Forbes, USA Today, and other publications, which he sometimes forgets to mention until it’s too late.
“When Shadows Burn” is his first novel. He lives in a small town in Virginia with his incredible wife and their transgender son, who has main-character energy. Both share enough neurodivergence to turn comedic dysfunction into an art form. They also have a son who lives in Florida for some reason and is built like Chris Hemsworth. Learn more by visiting the author at toddbrownwrites.net.
A Guest Ghoul is a creative who collaborates with Horror Land, bringing a passion for horror, mystery and science fiction to our pages with original essays, stories and reviews.