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LAST DISPATCH: A Dinosaur Survival Thriller
Extinction was never supposed to be temporary.War correspondent Ivan Gomez has reported from the world's most dangerous battlefields. Bullets, bombs and dictators do not scare him anymore. The jungle will.
Sent to a secret U.S. base in Southeast Asia for what should be a routine interview, Ivan watches a classified program fail. A project to weaponize prehistoric DNA has gone catastrophically wrong, and something that ruled the Earth sixty-six million years ago is hunting again.
Cut off and abandoned, Ivan, a young soldier and a Khai tracker who reads the ground through her bare feet must cross miles of jungle to the only evacuation point, while the predator stalking them proves patient, intelligent, and already decided.
LAST DISPATCH is Book 1 of the Last Dispatch military action, prehistoric terror, and a reporter who will not stop telling the truth. The story continues in BURIED LEDE.
Sent to a secret U.S. base in Southeast Asia for what should be a routine interview, Ivan watches a classified program fail. A project to weaponize prehistoric DNA has gone catastrophically wrong, and something that ruled the Earth sixty-six million years ago is hunting again.
Cut off and abandoned, Ivan, a young soldier and a Khai tracker who reads the ground through her bare feet must cross miles of jungle to the only evacuation point, while the predator stalking them proves patient, intelligent, and already decided.
LAST DISPATCH is Book 1 of the Last Dispatch military action, prehistoric terror, and a reporter who will not stop telling the truth. The story continues in BURIED LEDE.
220 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 11, 2026
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Nora Penn
77 books7 followersNora Penn writes fast-paced horror novels with strong, relatable characters.
Her favorite authors are Dean Koontz and Stephen King.
She released her first novel, Bite Me Spider, in November of 2017.
She lives in New Hampshire with his husband, who endures her various idiosyncrasies in return for being the first to read her new novels. They welcomed their first child, a daughter, on September 11, 2015.
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Her favorite authors are Dean Koontz and Stephen King.
She released her first novel, Bite Me Spider, in November of 2017.
She lives in New Hampshire with his husband, who endures her various idiosyncrasies in return for being the first to read her new novels. They welcomed their first child, a daughter, on September 11, 2015.
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Like the Nora Penn Facebook page:
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September 17, 2026
Really, Surprisingly Good!
Last Dispatch is a highly enjoyable dinosaur/creature survival thriller about a classified military operation that went horribly awry. The writing is excellent, especially for the genre. The characters are complicated, dynamic and self sacrificing. The plot is well developed and executed even better. I am genuinely surprised just how good Last Dispatch is. This is the character driven survival thriller at its best! Overall, 5/5 stars! I was expecting a wild, bloody ride but got much more than expected. Highly recommended for fans of dinosaur horror, creature horror and tense sci-fi thrillers! This book will truly appeal to a huge cross section of readers!
Last Dispatch is a highly enjoyable dinosaur/creature survival thriller about a classified military operation that went horribly awry. The writing is excellent, especially for the genre. The characters are complicated, dynamic and self sacrificing. The plot is well developed and executed even better. I am genuinely surprised just how good Last Dispatch is. This is the character driven survival thriller at its best! Overall, 5/5 stars! I was expecting a wild, bloody ride but got much more than expected. Highly recommended for fans of dinosaur horror, creature horror and tense sci-fi thrillers! This book will truly appeal to a huge cross section of readers!
October 13, 2026
They screwed up
Once again it has happened the government screws up. This time it is in a little country in Southeast Asia that nobody knows about. As far as these kind of stories go this one was pretty good. There are minimal number of characters in the story, but you should find them interesting. The man in charge is of course not very likeable, but he at least doesn't try to kill everybody at once. There is plenty of action in this story and most of it comes from the female characters. If you like a story that will grab and not let go until the end. Then give this one a read
Once again it has happened the government screws up. This time it is in a little country in Southeast Asia that nobody knows about. As far as these kind of stories go this one was pretty good. There are minimal number of characters in the story, but you should find them interesting. The man in charge is of course not very likeable, but he at least doesn't try to kill everybody at once. There is plenty of action in this story and most of it comes from the female characters. If you like a story that will grab and not let go until the end. Then give this one a read
August 23, 2026
Top shelf all the way!
This is a book that’s beyond well done! The characters are so exquisitely developed, that you know, as you’re nearing the end of the story, that you will miss them. That you will think about them as if they were real people, even though they’re not. That you will celebrate the survivors, and mourn the dead…….most of them, anyway. Now that’s a BOOK!! If you’re looking for a story that grabs onto you and doesn’t let go, this is for you. Buckle up!! 🦖🦕👍
This is a book that’s beyond well done! The characters are so exquisitely developed, that you know, as you’re nearing the end of the story, that you will miss them. That you will think about them as if they were real people, even though they’re not. That you will celebrate the survivors, and mourn the dead…….most of them, anyway. Now that’s a BOOK!! If you’re looking for a story that grabs onto you and doesn’t let go, this is for you. Buckle up!! 🦖🦕👍
May 31, 2026
One of the better Dinosaur Survival stories I've read
Penn did a really good job. This one was mire of a people, character driven story than a dino thriller but just as good if not better. Really rich characters and storyline. We (humans), jyst can't seem to get it right when dealing with what we don't know about nature. No matter how many times it goes wrong, we keep trying to reinventing that wheel.
Penn did a really good job. This one was mire of a people, character driven story than a dino thriller but just as good if not better. Really rich characters and storyline. We (humans), jyst can't seem to get it right when dealing with what we don't know about nature. No matter how many times it goes wrong, we keep trying to reinventing that wheel.
October 25, 2026
Excellent book! I lighted lots of it.
I highlight and save sentences for paragraphs that I think are particularly profound or well written. Or both. Some books I never highlight anything, which isn't say they are bad books just they never reach that level in my opinion. In this book I highlighted a lot. Both because I thought it was profound and because I thought it was well written.
I highlight and save sentences for paragraphs that I think are particularly profound or well written. Or both. Some books I never highlight anything, which isn't say they are bad books just they never reach that level in my opinion. In this book I highlighted a lot. Both because I thought it was profound and because I thought it was well written.
August 26, 2026
Great story, great characters!
I didn't expect this book to be much.
But it's a really good tale: well- written, characters you care deeply about, a solid plot with lots of action, great dialogue.
Can't wait to read more of this series and this author, who is new to me.
12/ 10, highly recommend!
I didn't expect this book to be much.
But it's a really good tale: well- written, characters you care deeply about, a solid plot with lots of action, great dialogue.
Can't wait to read more of this series and this author, who is new to me.
12/ 10, highly recommend!
August 19, 2026
5 Stars
A journalist, soldier, former prisoner, and some others found along the way, trek through Dinosaur infested jungle trying to get the truth out of the greatest government cover up in history.
A journalist, soldier, former prisoner, and some others found along the way, trek through Dinosaur infested jungle trying to get the truth out of the greatest government cover up in history.
August 25, 2026
wow, I read this in one day!
This is not a creature feature in the sense the only point to the story is there are dinosaurs. Could not put it down. I have to read more by this author. I have a feeling any topic she chooses will be a terrific read.
This is not a creature feature in the sense the only point to the story is there are dinosaurs. Could not put it down. I have to read more by this author. I have a feeling any topic she chooses will be a terrific read.
May 27, 2026
Different
Think it's just another dinosaur story? Think again. If you think you've read something like this, Think again. Do yourself a favor and read this book.
Think it's just another dinosaur story? Think again. If you think you've read something like this, Think again. Do yourself a favor and read this book.
August 22, 2026
Good book!!!
I really enjoyed this book. Character development is well better than adequate. Plot is outstanding. It is a real page turner. I highly recommend.
I really enjoyed this book. Character development is well better than adequate. Plot is outstanding. It is a real page turner. I highly recommend.
August 20, 2026
This is a captivating read that delves into some truly thought-provoking themes. Penn's writing style is both engaging and fluid, making it easy to get lost in the narrative. The characters are well-developed and feel authentic, each with their own complexities and motivations that drive the story forward in compelling ways.
While the plot is generally strong and keeps you turning pages, there were a few moments where the pacing felt a little uneven, or a particular subplot didn't quite land with the same impact as the others. However, these minor quibbles don't detract significantly from the overall experience. The book's strengths, particularly its unique premise and emotional depth, shine through.
While the plot is generally strong and keeps you turning pages, there were a few moments where the pacing felt a little uneven, or a particular subplot didn't quite land with the same impact as the others. However, these minor quibbles don't detract significantly from the overall experience. The book's strengths, particularly its unique premise and emotional depth, shine through.
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