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Local Author Spotlight – Matt Bruninghaus
August 22 2025—6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Matt Bruninghaus is a fiction writer from South Jersey. His debut novel, The Rookie Agent, was published in May of 2024. It’s won exactly zero awards and has never been featured on the New York Times Bestseller list—but most people who read it have thoroughly enjoyed it and given it high praise.
You can find the book in some local bookstores or online through Amazon and most major retailers—but this might be your only chance to find it at Valenzano Winery and meet the author in person to get your copy signed.
The Rookie Agent is a spy thriller that follows Bryce Stone’s journey from a detective in Washington D.C. to becoming an agent for Di9, the country’s top undercover agency. After an attack on Philadelphia by an unknown organization, Bryce must uncover who’s responsible and stop them before a larger threat hits U.S. soil.
Come out to Valenzano Winery on Friday, August 22nd from 6–8 PM to meet the author and get your signed copy!
Want to sip wine and dine while you’re here? Reserve a table at exploretock.com/valenzanowine
