Michael Grothaus is a novelist whose work explores complex social themes through unconventional narratives.
His debut novel, Epiphany Jones, tackled sex trafficking among Hollywood elites and earned recognition including a CWA New Blood Dagger Award longlist nomination and Entertainment Weekly naming it among 25 "Most Irresistible Hollywood Novels." Drawing on his journalism background researching trafficking, Grothaus crafted a darkly comedic yet serious examination of exploitation and redemption.
His latest novel, Beautiful Shining People, shifts to speculative fiction set in Tokyo, exploring themes of outsiders finding connection and creating meaning in an uncertain future, demonstrating his range as a storyteller.
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