Adventures in Radio Astronomy

by Steven Saltman

A viral wedding video. Posted anonymously. Nobody can find the photographer. Or the bride. Or the groom. Or the church. Or the guests. Because the video isn't from Earth.

Four online friends are brought together by an alien TV show and deal with the dangerous consequences.

406 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 22, 2025

Reviews

[Lucas Heyes · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you’ve ever fallen down an online rabbit hole of creepy videos and unexplainable phenomena, this story captures that feeling perfectly and then cranks it up to an interstellar level. The pacing is sharp, the twists are jaw-dropping, and the concept? Utterly original. I loved how the friendships grounded the story even as it spiraled into the unknown. I couldn’t stop reading. Easily one of the best sci fi thrillers of the year!

[L. Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

What happens when a video breaks the internet, and reality itself? This book answers that question with eerie brilliance. It’s haunting, emotional, and surprisingly human for a story that stretches across the stars. The author balances mystery, fear, and friendship flawlessly. Every revelation made my heart race faster. By the time I reached the final page, I wanted to start all over again. Five stars isn’t enough this story demands to be seen!

[Nerina Vaela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five stars are not enough for this one. The premise alone hooked me, but the execution? Absolutely flawless. Each chapter layers suspense, emotion, and cosmic dread until it explodes into something extraordinary. The four online friends are written with such authenticity that you feel like part of their group, terrified, laughing, and guessing right along with them. A must-read for fans of mystery, sci-fi, and mind-bending storytelling.

[James Enock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. Just wow. The author takes a simple question, What if a viral video wasn’t from Earth? and turns it into an unforgettable, heart-pounding story. Every clue, every twist hits perfectly. The writing is crisp, eerie, and laced with wonder. By the end, I was left in stunned silence, scrolling back through the pages like I was rewatching a scene that couldn’t possibly exist. This book deserves its own alien TV show!

[Grace Dalton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book captures our online obsession perfectly, the curiosity, the fear, and the thrill of discovery. The idea of an anonymous wedding video turning out to be not human is just genius. The characters’ chatroom banter felt real and relatable, yet the tension kept building until I couldn’t breathe. It’s spooky, smart, and incredibly imaginative. A modern masterpiece that deserves all the hype!