Book description
Murder by Other Means: A Pulse-Pounding Audiobook That Demands Your Attention
John Scalzi proves once again why he's a master of speculative fiction with this electrifying sequel that will keep you glued to your headphones from start to finish.
The Dispatcher series presents a fascinating world where murder isn't the end-it's a reset button. When accidents kill permanently, only intentional deaths trigger resurrection. This twisted logic creates a morally complex landscape that Scalzi navigates with brilliant precision.
Tony Valdez isn't your typical hero. He's a Dispatcher desperate for work, taking increasingly questionable jobs just to survive. But when he witnesses a crime that goes horribly wrong, he becomes trapped in a deadly conspiracy where people are dying permanently-and somehow, it's all his fault.
What makes this audiobook truly exceptional is how Scalzi balances philosophical questions about life, death, and morality with breakneck pacing. You'll find yourself questioning: What makes a death "natural" versus "murder" when the consequences are so dramatically different?
The narrative doesn't waste time with exposition dumps or unnecessary subplots. Every moment serves the story, every character has a purpose, and the stakes keep escalating until you're desperate to know how Tony will survive the impossible situation he's stumbled into.
Scalzi's wit shines through even the darkest moments, providing just enough levity to keep the tension from becoming overwhelming. The dialogue crackles with authenticity, and the world-building feels effortless rather than forced.
This isn't just entertainment-it's a thought experiment wrapped in a thriller that will have you questioning your own assumptions about justice, survival, and what it means to truly live.
Don't start your day without experiencing this masterful blend of speculative fiction and noir thriller. Your commute just got significantly more interesting.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience