Martha Wells (born September 1, 1964) is an American writer of speculative fiction. She has published a number of fantasy novels, young adult novels, media tie-ins, short stories, and nonfiction essays on fantasy and science fiction subjects. Her novels have been translated into twelve languages. Wells has won a Nebula Award, two Locus Awards, and two Hugo Awards.
Murderbot Diaries Vol. 1

Murderbot Diaries Vol. 1
Synopsis
Now an Apple Original series from Academy Award nominees Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz and starring Emmy Award winner Alexander Skarsgård. The first two novellas in Martha Wells's New York Times bestselling Murderbot series, collected in paperback for the first time! "As a heartless killing machine, I was a complete failure." First, read the story that started the Murderbot phenomenon in All Systems Red! On a distant planet, a team of scientists are conducting surface tests, shadowed by their Company-supplied ‘droid ― a self-aware SecUnit that has hacked its own governor module, and refers to itself (though never out loud) as “Murderbot.” Scornful of humans, all it really wants is to be left alone long enough to figure out who it is (and to watch its favorite show in its downtime.) But when a neighboring mission goes dark, it’s up to the scientists and Murderbot to get to the truth. Then, In Artificial Condition Murderbot teams up with a Research Transport vessel named ART (you don’t want to know what the “A” stands for), and together, they infiltrate the mining facility where Murderbot went rogue to try to understand its past. What it discovers will forever change the way it thinks…
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MurderbotProtagonist
ARTSupporting
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Edition
Murderbot Diaries Vol. 1Unknown, 2024
320 pages
Doherty Associates, LLC, TomLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9781250389824You May Also Like
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to read the other Murderbot Diaries books before this one?
This volume collects the first four novellas in the Murderbot Diaries series: All Systems Red, Artificial Condition, Rogue Protocol, and Exit Strategy. While each novella has a self-contained plot, the overarching character development and relationships build across the series, so reading them in order is recommended for the best experience.
What awards has the Murderbot Diaries series won?
The first novella in this collection, All Systems Red, won the Nebula Award, the Locus Award, the Hugo Award, and the Alex Award. These accolades highlight its significant impact and critical acclaim within the science fiction genre.
How does this book compare to Martha Wells's other fantasy novels?
The Murderbot Diaries series, including this volume, is a distinct departure from Martha Wells's earlier high fantasy works like The Books of the Raksura. While her skill in character development remains, this series offers a unique blend of science fiction, action, and humor from the perspective of a security unit.