The Dispatcher
By John Scalzi
- Release Date: 2017-04-20
- Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Description
One day, not long from now, it becomes almost impossible to murder anyone—999 times out of a thousand, anyone who is intentionally killed comes back. How? We don’t know. But it changes everything: war, crime, daily life.
Tony Valdez is a Dispatcher—a licensed, bonded professional whose job is to humanely dispatch those whose circumstances put them in death’s crosshairs, so they can have a second chance to avoid the reaper. But when a fellow Dispatcher and former friend is apparently kidnapped, Tony learns that there are some things that are worse than death, and that some people are ready to do almost anything to avenge what they see as a wrong.
It’s a race against time for Valdez to find his friend before it’s too late…before not even a Dispatcher can save him.
Reviews
Great read.
5By Baby GrungeFun, easy, and short read. Takes an unique leap, presents an unusual concept and is off and running. Scalzi is my favorite author by far and I truly enjoy the journeys he takes me on.Interesting premise, well-told story
4By LimeGargoyeThe entire premise is interesting. My only issue is that it was much too short. I look forward to future volumes.Gud boi
3By boiwithabggrboiIs gud boiExcellent
5By DidaktikosInteresting idea, well presented. In this length there is no room to jam in long explanations or backstory; Scalzi does a lovely job of giving just enough.The Dispatcher
5By mc1645Good short story. John Scalzi is always interesting, no matter if it's comedy or drama. He makes all the characters believable. I'm always looking for new stuff from him. Would recommend this book.