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Martha Wells
The Murderbot Diaries
The Murderbot Diaries
12 books
Ongoing series
About this series
Meet Murderbot, a security unit that just wants to be left alone to watch its shows. This series follows Murderbot's adventures as it tries to avoid work, protect its human clients, and understand its own identity in a corporate-dominated galaxy. It's a fun, action-packed space opera with a unique and sarcastic narrator.
The story so farWhat happens in each book, for when you come back to the series.
Books
Compulsory
Short story
The Murderbot Diaries #0.5
All Systems Red
Novella
The Murderbot Diaries #1
Artificial Condition
Novella
The Murderbot Diaries #2
Rapport: Friendship, Solidarity, Communion, Empathy
Short story
The Murderbot Diaries #2.5
Rogue Protocol
Novella
The Murderbot Diaries #3
Exit Strategy
Novella
The Murderbot Diaries #4![Book cover of Exit Strategy [Dramatized Adaptation]](/_ipx/f_webp&q_70&s_200x300/https://api.seekquel.app/storage/covers/editions/01/01m0qp1n4e4eagn4yjy4ask4s6.jpg%3Fv=4926214e5a)
Exit Strategy [Dramatized Adaptation]
Audio drama
The Murderbot Diaries #4
Home
Short story
The Murderbot Diaries #4.5
Network Effect
The Murderbot Diaries #5![Book cover of Network Effect [Dramatized Adaptation]](/_ipx/f_webp&q_70&s_200x300/https://api.seekquel.app/storage/covers/editions/01/01m0n5t2yxtykd605s30rn77e3.jpg%3Fv=ddcf0fa08b)
Network Effect [Dramatized Adaptation]
Audio drama
The Murderbot Diaries #5
Fugitive Telemetry
Novella
The Murderbot Diaries #6![Book cover of Fugitive Telemetry [Dramatized Adaptation]](/_ipx/f_webp&q_70&s_200x300/https://api.seekquel.app/storage/covers/editions/01/01m2rcm7zdyc9ft5pxe16saqns.jpg%3Fv=4ce45751ba)
Fugitive Telemetry [Dramatized Adaptation]
Audio drama
The Murderbot Diaries #6
System Collapse
The Murderbot Diaries #7![Book cover of System Collapse [Dramatized Adaptation]](/_ipx/f_webp&q_70&s_200x300/https://api.seekquel.app/storage/covers/editions/01/01knn0h8fm8wjkx749hwf9rfdr.jpg%3Fv=88a0583d68)
System Collapse [Dramatized Adaptation]
Audio drama
The Murderbot Diaries #7
Platform Decay
The Murderbot Diaries #8Collections and split volumes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the recommended reading order for The Murderbot Diaries?
The novellas All Systems Red, Artificial Condition, Rogue Protocol, and Exit Strategy should be read in that order before the full-length novel Network Effect. Fugitive Telemetry and System Collapse follow Network Effect.
Has The Murderbot Diaries won any awards?
The series has received numerous accolades, including the Hugo Award, Nebula Award, Locus Award, and Alex Award for various entries.