Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Book 0.5 | 2016 | L. T. Vargus | Buy |
| 2 | Book 1 | 2016 | L. T. Vargus | Buy |
| 3 | Book 1.5 | 2016 | L. T. Vargus | Buy |
| 4 | Book 2 | 2016 | L. T. Vargus | Buy |
| 5 | Book 2.5 | 2017 | L. T. Vargus | Buy |
| 6 | Book 2.6 | 2018 | L. T. Vargus | Buy |
| 7 | Book 3 | 2020 | L. T. Vargus | Buy |
The Scattered and the Dead is a seven-book post-apocalyptic series by L. T. Vargus, published between 2016 and 2020. The series uses an unusual numbering system that alternates between full entries and half-number interstitial volumes, starting with Book 0.5 and running through Book 3. This structure allows the authors to explore the collapse of civilization from multiple angles and timelines.
The series depicts survival after a catastrophic event, following various characters as they navigate a world where society has broken down. It was written alongside the authors’ crime fiction work and shows a different side of their storytelling ability, with a focus on tension, resource scarcity, and the moral compromises people make when the old rules no longer apply.