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This book asks : could health insurance be more ethically problematic? and then does not wait for an answer! And plunges you into a reality similar to ours but with people who work as dispatchers (that is, if a procedure is going south, they kill you and you reset - naked in your bed at home).

#12booksof2024 : March

This was my second John Scalzi book - and I see more in my future!

This story asks - what happens if murder victims didn‘t actually die but instead disappeared and woke up at home, naked in bed? And then shows you how capitalism would monetise this in a variety of ways but mostly by the health insurance industry AND then it really kicks into gear as a kidnapping story and a rush to see if Tony Valdez can work out what happened to his colleague *before* something irreversible happens. Super short, I ate this up.

After reading a short story by this author, I wanted to see more. What I got hit the spot with a gumshoe and weirdness and not too heavy. My type of thing when the brain needs a break. Recommend.

Book 1 for #20in4 #audiopuzzling

This novella was a kidnapping mystery. And as always, Scalzi has an interesting twist on the world. Zachary Quinto was a decent narrator.

77/150 The second book in The Dispatcher series makes for an entertaining mystery. In a world where people who are murdered come back to life, finding ways to kill people has to become more creative. I really like Zachary Quinto's narration, he has a strong voice and he's gone with doing various character voices, male & female, and accents. 3
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2/15 for #Rushathon @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES @Andrew65

Zachary Quinto has a gorgeous voice. Yes, this is fun mystery with a sci-fi (or fantasy?) twist, but his performance really makes this audiobook. It‘s an interesting premise—no one knows why, but people who are murdered simply come back to life as if nothing has happened. Scalzi builds an interesting “post-murder” (mostly) world while telling a compelling, and sometimes heartbreaking, mystery.

I'm a little bummed that my three month Audible gift subscription was issued as three credits. It means I only have the one-month trial to listen to the free Audible originals before I have to start paying for the subscription. It is nice to have, though, as we enter the final stages of packing. Loving this series!

Finally activated my Audible gift membership I got for Christmas. This was a fun, unique little story, expertly performed by Zachary Quinto. Murder is no longer permanent, and a dispatcher is pulled into an investigation of the disappearance of a colleague. Great world building and exposition is worked in nicely.

I finally got around to listening to Scalzi's The Dispatcher while working on my squares. It's an excellent science-fantasy mystery novella based in a world where people spontaneously come back to life when they die - but only if they were murdered.

#audiocrafting #crochet #litsycrafters #mystery

#SeriesLove2023 #JoyousJanuary #readathon

Not as strong as the first book in the series, #MiddleBookSyndrome?

Tony does a few odd jobs and all of a sudden he's implicated in a bank robbery and has to fear for his own life.

@TheSpineView @Andrew65

This is my first John Scalzi story. I‘ve known about him for years, but this is my first time reading his work. It‘s an incredible story! The Dispatcher is a trained person who brings a person back to life after they‘ve been murdered. Really, it goes way deeper than this and is super complex. Zachary Quinto narrates and it‘s amazing!! #MountTBR

Full review at https://abookandadog.com

Another interesting mystery set in a bizarre Sci-Fi future where murdered individuals have a 99% chance of reappearing alive at a location where they feel safest. Generally speaking if I‘m reading Scalzi on audiobook, Wil Wheaton is my narrator of choice. However, after listening to this second installment in the Dispatcher series, I‘m 100% onboard with Zachary Quinto‘s performance. Quick & fast-paced listen. Under 4 hours.

This was an interesting short story. I'm certain I'll pick up the next one, too.

Just started this, because it's free with my subscription and I'd like to read more Scalzi.

Interesting story concept and I really like Zachary Quinto's narration.

#audiobook

Another great story in The Dispatcher universe! The first one was my introduction to Scalzi.

110/150 In another world, death is only possible by accidents, suicides or disease, there is no murder because the murdered people come back alive and healthy. Dispatchers "murder" injured or dying people so they can return to life. It's kind of weird but makes sense. Zachary Quinto is an excellent narrator. 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

🎧 A Dispatcher is a licensed killer who steps in if you‘re about to die by accident or murder. They kill you so you can live. Tony Valdez (our Dispatcher) has another crime to solve with his female police friend.

People around Tony are starting to die, some due to suicide (something a Dispatcher can‘t bring you back from) & it‘s possible that he‘s being implicated in their untimely deaths.

Enjoyed another selection from Audible Plus!

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🎧 I loved this super short story read by Zachary Quinto. It was unique. (Audible Plus Catalog) If a Dispatcher kills you, you will wake up naked at home, ALIVE. It‘s a job 😁 killing people so they will live. Takes place in Chicago.

Here we solve the mystery of what happened to a Dispatcher. He‘s disappeared after his last dispatch went awry & ended up permanently deceased.

Another dispatcher & a police woman are on the case.

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#BookCoverChallenge
Day 80.
Here I will note 365 books (or as many as I will have before I get tired) that have shaped my taste in literature. No explanations, no reviews. Just the cover of the book.
I do not challenge anyone. You are all welcome to take part.

These books are so fun, and fast paced, and just a delight to read. The fact that Zachary Quinto narrates the audiobooks is just icing on the cake.

4/5

A murder mystery in a world where murder isn't possible. This was a quick, fun sci-fi mystery that continues to explore a world where death can only happen accidentally or by natural means, not by murder. I didn't realize it was a sequel when I started reading it, but it does a good job of laying down the groundwork of the world, so I didn't feel like I was missing too much.

My #bookspinbingo for January. Didn‘t do to great, but I do have 3 more books in progress 😅

Great sequel novella to The Dispatcher. Definitely need to read/listen to the first one to understand.

This one was my #bookspin novel for January 2021.

Full review here:
http://bookshelfadventures.home.blog/2021/01/13/murder-by-other-means-dispatcher...

#12coloursofdecember Dec 18 Silver 10 points plus 1 #wintergames #merryreaders @Clwojick

This is the second book, following the Dispatcher. I never really get into audiobooks, but I LOVE listening to Zachary Quinto (new Spock) 🖖
Great storytelling. Can't wait to find out what's going on in this one.

Tagged book is the first one in this series.

I hesitated to spend a whole credit on a 2-hour novella, but John Scalzi is always worth it.

I just got home from work (I'm still essential I guess) and now starting my #24B4Monday reading with some #audioknitting to the wonderful voice of Zachary Quinto.
@SumisBooks

"You always look smug. You have resting smug face"
? Love listening to this. I'm going to be bummed when it's over.

This is my first Scalzi book, and then I just read old man‘s war. Really good writing, good sci-fi. I did leave some loose ends that I think could have been tied up better in terms of the story, but the overall explanation of things is sufficient. Bonus, my kid made me dinner, so basics life is feeling pretty good. Looking through To find the next book recommendation!

This is an extraordinarily unique story. What happens if anyone who is murdered comes back to life? Will it end Murder? Or will it create a lucrative black market for murder, since then the person could live forever? But pay attention. It is complex and easy to lose the plot. #tbrread

#wintergames #tmskellington @crimson613 @clwojick @staycurious

Throughly enjoyed this short audiobook. Zachary Quinto is an amazing narrator.

This one caught my attention right away and didn't let go. For a short story/novella length story, it really had a great plot and interesting premise. The narration was also fantastic. #audibleoriginal

Finished my first audiobook for #BFCr2 yesterday while walking and Pokemon-ing in my local park. 😄

About the book — I love Scalzi and Quinto was an excellent narrator. It‘s a novella, so I don‘t want to give away the whole plot, but it centers on the discovery that, all of a sudden, people who are murdered don‘t stay dead and an industry has popped up to kill people who are about to die terrible deaths so that they get another chance at life.

Here are my goals for round two!

I've got two physical goals, two mental health goals (yoga counts for both physical AND mental!), one food goal, and -- of course! -- my book goal. (Finishing the tagged novella will be my first goal met.)

Looking forward to doing this with my team, as well as all the other Littens making books and health a priority. 💪

#BFCR2 #bookfitnesschallenge #TeamFitLit

My other audiobook was to soft to listen to as I mow the lawn so I am checking out this short story instead.

It's a sort novel set in a world where murder victims don't die ... usually. Tony Valdez is a dispatcher, a sort of designated killer hired to murder people near death in order to give them an opportunity to return. Now a colleague has disappeared and Valdez has to work with the police to find him. The premise doesn't stand much scrutiny, but Scalzi's light touch makes it fun while it lasts.

This was really good! The premise was fascinating and I'd be interested in more stories set in this world. I've loved both of the Scalzi book's I've read this year so I'll definitely be reading (or listening) to more in the future.

Great orginal short.

This story was fantastic. I loved it. So interesting and had me thinking about my beliefs and values throughout. Definitely a must hear! I can't give 1 complaint.
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There have been months I didn't even bother picking my Audible Originals, but I'm glad I picked this one! I'm only halfway through this novella, but really enjoying the original concept. I also enjoyed "Lock In". Maybe I should try more of his books. Does anyone have any suggestions for where I should start?

Really enjoyed this! It was one of the options for the free Audible Original member benefits, and I‘m so happy with the selection I made! Such an interesting, dark, and gritty concept...and a bit sci-fy. This takes place sometime in the future and murder is basically not able to happen. People who are murdered find themselves back almost all of the time, safe at home in their beds (but naked). I didn‘t want my time in this world to end!

This was free on Audible and I loved it! Zachary Quinto is the narrator which makes it even better.

Up next for my Divination exam! #OWLsReadathon2019 #audibleoriginal #audiobook #audible

Unique concept, excellent story, wonderful narration. I wish the author would write more books in this world.

If you do audible this is an original this month. I a little less than halfway and it‘s really good!

A short little audiobook I got from audible, I liked this story twist, the world building for a short story... and right this moment I‘m disappointed there wasn‘t a follow up story or book to flesh out this world even more.

Plus... if Zachary Quinto ever divides to give up acting, he‘ll definitely have a future as an audiobook reader. He did a fabulous job with this short story.

This is a quick read, or listen in this case. I liked that the story dealt with the question of the morality of assisted death. If you could kill someone who was on the verge of death knowing they would comeback would you be able to? 5 stars for the author and 4 stars for the narrator.

I listened to the audio book and... nope. Much of the intro is spent with explanations to someone who should know all of this already but is told for the reader's benefit. The key info for the plot is just handed to the main characters. I normally really like Scalzi's work but this was too short and compressed to really make it stand out. I was also excited about Zachary Quinto's narration, but all the characters sounded the same.

This was a great novella. I heard Scalzi read this in person when I went to the signing when The Collapsing Empire came out. Such a good suspense story and the narration by Zachary Quinto was great!