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Start with The Dispatcher and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by John Scalzi • Published 2016
In a world where most murder victims return to life, Tony Valdez works as a licensed dispatcher, killing people about to die in accidents so they get a second chance. A routine call pulls him into a conspiracy that ma...
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The Dispatcher reading order
Ends with Travel by Bullet
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Book 1:The Dispatcher
John Scalzi • 2016
In a world where most murder victims return to life, Tony Valdez works as a licensed dispatcher, killing people about to die in accidents so they get a second chance. A routine call pulls him into a conspiracy that ma...
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Book 2:Murder By Other Means
John Scalzi • 2021
In the world where most murder victims return to life, dispatcher Tony Valdez is hired to look into a case that should not exist. Following the trail pulls him into corruption and favors, where the right choice is nev...
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Book 3:Travel by Bullet
John Scalzi • 2022
Dispatcher Tony Valdez is called to a Chicago emergency room by an old friend and gets dragged into a whirlpool of schemes and corruption. With big money and hidden motives in play, Tony must protect his friend while...
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The Dispatcher FAQ
What is the best order to read the The Dispatcher series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Dispatcher.
How many books are in the The Dispatcher series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the The Dispatcher series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the The Dispatcher series?
New readers should start with The Dispatcher, the first book in the reading order.
Is the The Dispatcher series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2016 to 2022.