by John Scalzi
Part of The Dispatcher, book 1
First published 2017
In a world where murder is nearly impossible, Tony Valdez is a licensed Dispatcher—tasked with humanely ending lives so the victims can be reborn. But when a fellow Dispatcher vanishes, Tony must confront a sinister conspiracy that threatens not just his friend, but the very fabric of this new reality. In a frantic race against time, he'll have to use every tool in his arsenal to uncover the truth and prevent a fate worse than death.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, mystery, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, high-stakes, race-against-time
130 pages · Hardcover · Subterranean Pr
Content warnings: death, murder