What do you think?
Rate this book
3point8
Three point eight ounces, that's all that's left of my daughter...
When Judd Mara learned he was going to be a father, he never could haveimagined that he'd lose his entire family before even reaching hisdaughter's due date.
Alone and left to face the reality of a life without his family, Judd struggles to deal with the mundanerequirements of everyday life while his grief threatens to overwhelmhim. It's in this dark moment that he's offered a shred of hope; hisdaughter may still be alive but taken by a supernatural force.
Has he uncovered an ancient evil? Or is he just slowly losing his mind from the loss of his wife and daughter?
As Judd's investigation leads him down a twisted path, he'll be forced todecide how far is he willing to go to learn the truth about his daughter and how much of his humanity he's willing to leave behind.
Inspired by the author's real-life loss of his newborn daughter, 3point8 is a fictional story which reveals a horrifying truth; that grief can be as destructive as any supernatural being.
When Judd Mara learned he was going to be a father, he never could haveimagined that he'd lose his entire family before even reaching hisdaughter's due date.
Alone and left to face the reality of a life without his family, Judd struggles to deal with the mundanerequirements of everyday life while his grief threatens to overwhelmhim. It's in this dark moment that he's offered a shred of hope; hisdaughter may still be alive but taken by a supernatural force.
Has he uncovered an ancient evil? Or is he just slowly losing his mind from the loss of his wife and daughter?
As Judd's investigation leads him down a twisted path, he'll be forced todecide how far is he willing to go to learn the truth about his daughter and how much of his humanity he's willing to leave behind.
Inspired by the author's real-life loss of his newborn daughter, 3point8 is a fictional story which reveals a horrifying truth; that grief can be as destructive as any supernatural being.
292 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 20, 2016
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
February 16, 2017
As a parent, reading through this was extraordinarily difficult; Judd's scenario seems unimaginable, yet the statistics for those who have to endure the loss of a child are a haunting reality. Despite the tears that I would find streaming down my face, the beautiful language and constant suspense were captivating, and I finished the book in only a few late night sessions.
Knowing the author, the whole time reading I felt an intense sense of dread, constantly wondering if there was any way that this could possibly end in a way that would feel appropriate... As a work of fiction, it was perfectly concluded. As a reality, I know that the memories of Piper will never fade for those who knew her, who know her family, who know her parents, and the therapeutic (albeit difficult) nature of the story makes it a timeless tribute without end; in that it was similarly perfectly concluded.
Knowing the author, the whole time reading I felt an intense sense of dread, constantly wondering if there was any way that this could possibly end in a way that would feel appropriate... As a work of fiction, it was perfectly concluded. As a reality, I know that the memories of Piper will never fade for those who knew her, who know her family, who know her parents, and the therapeutic (albeit difficult) nature of the story makes it a timeless tribute without end; in that it was similarly perfectly concluded.
January 10, 2026
The emotions, the omg's, what the f and holy shit moments take you on a roller coaster you do not expect. But ultimately, the story shows such raw, real loss. Michael , you wrote this story beautifully and Piper is looking down on you and is so proud she was lucky enough to have you for a Dad. 💕
I am privileged to have sailed the world with the author so many moons ago and become friends while on the journey of a lifetime. little did we know them what in fact our life's journeys would actually be.
I am privileged to have sailed the world with the author so many moons ago and become friends while on the journey of a lifetime. little did we know them what in fact our life's journeys would actually be.
May 25, 2017
Great novel - well written piece. I would recommend not only to a reader, but to other authors as an example of writing a character with a broken mind.
November 7, 2016
Full disclosure - I know the author, in fact I am related to the author. I also remember Piper Page, his daughter who is the inspiration behind this story. We called her Batgirl because she was such a fighter. I was super excited to be her crazy Aunt Danielle.
So, the first 100 pages were particularly brutal for me to read. I cried through them until I finally had to put the book down and read something else so I could fall asleep.
Then I started reading the second half of the book and couldn't put it down because I was so intrigued by the story. Once I got to a place where I could truly read it as fiction, I had to know what was going to happen next and how the mystery was going to play out.
Mike has always had a gift for descriptive language and a good turn of phrase. This book, amidst the heartbreak, is an excellent example of both.
So, the first 100 pages were particularly brutal for me to read. I cried through them until I finally had to put the book down and read something else so I could fall asleep.
Then I started reading the second half of the book and couldn't put it down because I was so intrigued by the story. Once I got to a place where I could truly read it as fiction, I had to know what was going to happen next and how the mystery was going to play out.
Mike has always had a gift for descriptive language and a good turn of phrase. This book, amidst the heartbreak, is an excellent example of both.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews