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Disasterland
James Patterson

Disasterland

Quick Answer

Read "Disasterland" as the 65th book in the Murder Bookshots (Standalone Novellas) sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "School For Killers" (Book 64)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 65th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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2020320 pp
A Small Southern Town Was Evacuated After A Freak Power-plant Accident. As The First Anniversary Of The Mishap Approaches, Some Residents Are Allowed To Return Past The National Guard Roadblocks. Mount Hope Natives Maggie And Jordan Quickly Discover That Their Hometown Is Not As It Was Before. Downed Cellular Networks Fail To Resume Service. Animals Savagely Attack Humans. And The Damaged Power Plant, Where Jordan's Father Is An Engineer, Is Under Military Lockdown. As Friends And Family Morph Into Terrifying Strangers, The Teenagers Increasingly Turn To One Another. Their Determination To Discover Who-or What-has Taken Control Of Mount Hope Soon Has Them In The Cross-hairs Of A Presence More Sinister Than Any They Could Have Imagined. And There's No Place To Run In A Community That's Been Taken-and Is Being Intentionally Kept-off The Grid.
Next Recommended Book

Killer's Wife

Book #68 of 51 in Series

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Murder Bookshots (Standalone Novellas) conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Disasterland?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Disasterland before School For Killers?

No. We recommend reading School For Killers first. Disasterland is the 65th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Disasterland required reading for the Murder Bookshots (Standalone Novellas)?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Disasterland in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Disasterland is Killer's Wife (Book #68).