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Michael Shotter is a lifelong resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As a lover of science, fiction, and fantasy, his works aim to push beyond the boundaries of traditional genre fiction into new and exciting realms born from literary craftsmanship.

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	The Nemesis Effect 3.83 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 2021 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shards really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 33 ratings — published 2020 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Big Men 3.84 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 2017 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	309 4.21 avg rating — 28 ratings — published 2018 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	500 4.18 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2023 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Big Man Down 3.63 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2022 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	8: Tales of The Big Men from The Nod / Wells Timelines 4.14 avg rating — 14 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fair Game 3.44 avg rating — 16 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Paper or Plastic? 3.40 avg rating — 15 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Office Hours 3.83 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Going Wide... Again: The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1

A quick post to let everyone know that my first omnibus edition "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" has been widely released as an e-book and a 6x9" paperback, just in time for the holidays!

The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1
As I mentioned in my previous post, this is the first time e-books of "The Big Men" and "309" have been available anywhere other than Amazon since 2020, and the very first Read more of this blog post »

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Michael Shotter wrote a new blog post Going Wide... Again: The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1 A quick post to let everyone know that my first omnibus edition "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" has been widely released as an e-book and a 6x9" Read more of this blog post »
Nov 25, 2025 06:55AM · 1 like · like
Michael Shotter rated a book it was amazing Beastie Boys Book by Michael Diamond	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
As a big fan of the band members and their music, I'd wanted to read this book for a while and it did not disappoint. "Beastie Boys Book" contains lots of fun and interesting stories and bits of information from Ad-Rock and Mike D, and others, and ma ...more
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Michael Shotter and 3 other people liked Star Gater's review of Shards: "I'm a science fiction television watching geek. I have not enjoyed written science fiction. However, Shards held my attention and I enjoyed each story/chapter. I just can't put my finger on the how or why. This is a Goodreads Giveaway Kindle Win from" Read more of this review »
Nov 10, 2025 05:39AM · see review
Michael Shotter rated a book it was amazing Beastie Boys Book by Michael Diamond	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
As a big fan of the band members and their music, I'd wanted to read this book for a while and it did not disappoint. "Beastie Boys Book" contains lots of fun and interesting stories and bits of information from Ad-Rock and Mike D, and others, and ma ...more
Nov 01, 2025 10:30AM · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Beastie Boys Book by Michael Diamond. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Beastie Boys Book by Michael Diamond <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Michael Shotter answered Dave's question: What kind of shoes do YOU wear? Cheers! Apologies for the delayed response. For whatever reason, this question got buried by some others that Goodreads generated. The short answer is, it depends: In my daily life, I'll usually go with loafers around the house for convenience, and basic walk See Full Answer
Oct 31, 2025 09:12AM · like
Michael Shotter rated a book really liked it The Scorching: Just Press Play (The Scorching Sci-Fi Thrillers) by Nick Snape (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
It probably goes without saying that my experience reading this dystopian near-future "buddy cop" sci-fi novel featuring a technologically-enhanced octopus was a bit... different. Thus, if something unusual and unorthodox is what you're after, you'll ...more
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Michael Shotter rated a book it was amazing You Like It Darker by Stephen King (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
My relationship with Stephen King books has become rather complex over the years. Having read more of his works than most any other author, I tend to hold him, rightly or wrongly, to a different standard than I would those others. Thus, stories that ...more
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Michael Shotter rated a book really liked it Never Leaving by Elford Alley (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
An enjoyable haunted-house story, with a twist. Having experienced a lot of haunted-house tales over the years, it's always a pleasure to come across one that puts a unique spin on or adds one or more interesting wrinkles to the formula. "Never Leavin ...more
Sep 24, 2025 06:30AM · 1 like · like · see review
Michael Shotter rated a book it was amazing Those We Left Behind, and Other Sacrifices by Brandon Applegate (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
An excellent collection of grim horror and dark fantasy, with a bit of science fiction sprinkled in at its conclusion, "Those We Left Behind, and Other Sacrifices" is an easy book to recommend. Many of its diverse stories are fairly short but even tho ...more
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Michael Shotter rated a book really liked it Clown Tear Junkies by Douglas Hackle (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Absurdist or bizarro fiction doesn't typically make its way onto my to-be-read pile. In fact, it's been several years since I last sampled anything from the genre, so I am far from an expert on the subject. That said, I do feel as though I've read en ...more
Sep 02, 2025 05:39AM · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Clown Tear Junkies by Douglas Hackle. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Clown Tear Junkies by Douglas Hackle <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">