Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells (Murderbot Diaries #6)

Releases April 27 — Read this as an ARC from Netgalley!

First thing you need to know is that I love this series with all my biological components. Scifi doesn't have a lot of lighthearted fare and bot, is Murderbot a blast. Murderbot is a reflection on every socially awkward introvert who just wants to be left alone to enjoy their stories.

In this novella, Murderbot aka SecUnit, publically, insists on joining a murder investigation at their new home on Preservation Station. This station has a very low crime rate and a murder is basically unheard of. Murderbot, ahem, SecUnit, believes this could be a plot from the nefarious GrayCris corporation to get rid of their friend, Mensah. Murderbot could have this thing solved in .8 seconds, but they are restricted by Station Security and need to earn their trust.

Murderbot deserves a home after books 1-4 and frankly, you'll find yourself rooting for them (to just get it solved so they can watch Sanctuary Moon).

I do not recommend starting with this book. Go to the beginning. Enjoy all Murderbot has to say. Books 1-4 are novellas and 5 is a full length. -Ford