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Martha Wells
Martha Wells
b. 01 September 1964 · From United States48
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Martha Wells (born September 1, 1964, in Fort Worth, Texas) is an American writer of science fiction and fantasy. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.A. in anthropology in 1986. Her first novel, The Element of Fire (1993), opened the Ile-Rien sequence; she has since written the Books of…
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Science Fiction Space Opera Fiction Fantasy Cyberpunk
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Wells, Martha, Wells, M., M. Wells, Martha Susan WellsFeatured Works
All Systems Red
Martha Wells
Novella
The Murderbot Diaries #1
Artificial Condition
Martha Wells
Novella
The Murderbot Diaries #2
Rogue Protocol
Martha Wells
Novella
The Murderbot Diaries #3
Exit Strategy
Martha Wells
Novella
The Murderbot Diaries #4
Fugitive Telemetry
Martha Wells
Novella
The Murderbot Diaries #6Series
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best Martha Wells series to start with?
Many readers begin with The Murderbot Diaries, a highly acclaimed science fiction series known for its unique protagonist and engaging blend of action and humor. It is a good entry point into her distinctive style.
Has Martha Wells won any major awards?
Yes. The Murderbot Diaries has won four Hugo Awards — Best Novella for All Systems Red (2018) and Artificial Condition (2019), Best Novel for Network Effect (2021), and Best Series (2021) — plus two Nebula Awards, for All Systems Red (2018) and Network Effect (2021), and several Locus Awards. All Systems Red also won an American Library Association Alex Award in 2018. Her standalone fantasy Witch King won the 2023 Dragon Award and a 2024 Locus Award. Separately from any single book, Wells was inducted into the Texas Literary Hall of Fame in 2022 and was a Guest of Honor at the 2025 World Science Fiction Convention in Seattle.
What is Martha Wells known for?
Martha Wells is widely recognized for her character-driven speculative fiction, especially her ability to create compelling, often non-human, protagonists and explore themes of identity and autonomy within intricate world-building.
Are any of Martha Wells's books being adapted?
Yes. Murderbot, an Apple TV+ series based on The Murderbot Diaries, premiered on 16 May 2025; its first season adapts the opening novella, All Systems Red. Apple renewed the show for a second season in July 2025.