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Michael Shotter

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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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Average rating: 3.91 · 255 ratings · 104 reviews · 16 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Nemesis Effect 3.86 avg rating — 36 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 4.03 avg rating — 34 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
	309 4.23 avg rating — 30 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
	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
	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
	8: Tales of The Big Men from The Nod / Wells Timelines 4.13 avg rating — 15 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
	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
	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 3.69 avg rating — 13 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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Michael Shotter rated a book it was amazing Mastodon by Steve Stred (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 engaging, dark creature feature set in the Canadian wilderness. There are some nice twists and wrinkles to "Mastodon," which I won't spoil here, that help it to stand out from other "monster in a forest" tales. It's very atmospheric and has a grea ...more
Feb 07, 2026 08:59AM · like · see review
Michael Shotter rated a book liked it Beyond The Mark: Ashes of the Hero by Kevin Gallant	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
"Beyond The Mark" has the bones of a solid, fun dark-fantasy tale. Unfortunately, I find myself reluctant to generally recommend it due to a few issues that for me hindered the overall reading experience. To keep my criticisms brief, I'll simply say t ...more
Feb 04, 2026 05:15PM · like · see review
Michael Shotter rated a book it was amazing A Dark Whimsy by D.S. LaLonde (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
When I began reading "A Dark Whimsy," I suspected that it might veer closer to the realm of magical realism than traditional dark fantasy. The tale starts off almost mundane, with some very "real world" scenarios centered around the life of an averag ...more
Jan 22, 2026 01:48PM · 3 likes · like · see review
Michael Shotter liked Kelsey's review of The Nemesis Legacy: "This book was amazing. If you like sci-fi books with space adventures then you will love this book. I was not expecting the twists. The details were amazing. I loved this book."
Jan 21, 2026 11:05AM · see review
Michael Shotter is currently reading A Dark Whimsy by D.S. LaLonde (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
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Michael Shotter rated a book it was amazing Echoes and Embers: Speculative Stories by Pedro Íñiguez	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
"Echoes and Embers" is a fun collection of speculative-fiction stories that touch on various themes and dabble in various sub-genres. Many of the tales were previously available in other publications but a few are new to this anthology. There are spr ...more
Jan 18, 2026 02:05PM · like · see review
Michael Shotter liked D.S. LaLonde's review of Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell: "A few everyday people (including Mr. Perkins of course) come to untimely ends during a large-scale tragic event and find themselves transported to a barren landscape that might just be Hell. Sadly, even in the middle of this dread background, it coul" Read more of this review »
Jan 14, 2026 05:47AM · see review
Michael Shotter and 3 other people liked Brian Bowyer's review of Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell: "Brilliant! I had a blast with this one. Another winner from Shotter, this is a lean, fast-paced, and beautifully written novella. You seriously can't go wrong with anything Shotter releases. Highly recommended to all fans of great fiction! " Read more of this review »
Jan 13, 2026 11:16AM · see review
Michael Shotter rated a book it was amazing Special Delivery by Rex Burke (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
One of the great things about science fiction is that there are all sorts of stories that can be told in the context of the overarching genre. There are "hard" science fiction tales, dripping with heady concepts and technical jargon, that coexist wit ...more
Jan 13, 2026 07:21AM · 1 like · like · see review
Michael Shotter rated a book really liked it The Residents of James Hotel: A Ghost Story by M.G. Mason (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
A quick but captivating ghost story set in the late 1970s. While I didn't enjoy this one as much as Mason's other tale, "The Small Bronze Carriage on the Mantelpiece," it was rich with detail and provided a noteworthy sense of place and the character ...more
Jan 03, 2026 11:29AM · like · see review