309

I couldn’t put this book down! 309 doesn’t waste any time immersing you in the plot and action! I enjoyed it thoroughly and loved seeing the story unfold. There is a distinct playlist that runs throughout the book, and if I wasn’t familiar with the song mentioned, I would find it and listen to it before proceeding to read that particular section. This created a fantastic sci fi action movie in my head and it was exciting to not only see what was happening through the descriptive words, but to hear what was being listened to by the characters. There were some funny one liners the characters shared back and forth, and I loved the Pittsburgh references! Immediately when I finished it, I was hoping there was already a sequel. I can’t wait to see what comes next from Michael Shotter!

The descriptive imagery, diverse cast of relatable characters, and fast paced plot make it a fun read for fans of any genre. Get ready for compelling action sequences that simultaneously pull at the old heartstrings. 309 is a unique blast that you wont want to miss, so buckle up and enjoy the ride!

The book was very interesting and captivating. The discretion seemed very spot on.

Enjoyable and tackles classic SciFi tropes in a fun and new way.

Fast moving action . Easy and entertaining read . Great story line .

309 is a science fiction novel written about Lisa Hudson, a journalist living in Pittsburgh. A disaster changes Lisa’s situation and life, causing her to observe things she never thought were possible. She and a team have to work together defeating aliens and the struggle to achieve peace is when the story becomes interesting.The author touches on new elements of fantasy and science fiction in such a way that it felt as though the concept of the storyline was novel. I particularly enjoyed the title of the book. It was very fitting to the content of the book.The pace of the story was steady and continued to be intriguing. Every scene, to my understanding, had a revelation which was surprising and thrilling to the eyes.The literature was descriptive and I believe that made it be a delightful read. As a fantasy novel, I was expecting the exact standard of lyrical flow and I appreciated the authors skill in living up to my expectation.Lisa’s character was drawn carefully and blended well into the storyline. Her journalist nature and personality were a skillful addition to the book.I would recommend this book to sci-fi readers and people who like to read on aliens.

Having some intimate knowledge of the places in the book of course could be what initially sucked me into the story, but just a couple of chapters in and that world I know vanishes and the characters and their journey just makes this sophomore effort by Shotter a must read. It flows so easily from location to location, chapter to chapter that it goes down more smoothly than a pint of Guinness. Just enough tech for fans of sci-fi and carefully crafted character development and dialog. Looking forward to his next projects and reserving a spot on my reading list for when they drop.

One of the only science fiction books I've read that has legit research behind it while still being understandable without a degree in... well, science. Also definitely the only book I've ever read that has its own soundtrack written in. I'd write more, but hey, spoilers. And stuff.