Rogue Protocol | Martha Wells

Rogue Protocol: The Murderbot Diaries

Accolades & Praise

• Award-Winning Series: Part of the Hugo, Nebula, Alex, and Locus Award-winning Murderbot Diaries.
• Bestseller: A New York Times and USA Today bestselling series.
• "I love Murderbot!" — Ann Leckie, New York Times bestselling author.

Extended Synopsis

Sci-fi’s favorite antisocial A.I. is back on a mission. Rogue Protocol is the thrilling third installment in Martha Wells' highly acclaimed Murderbot Diaries. The self-hacking, soap-opera-loving security android has left its human clients behind to embark on a solo journey, though it really just wants to be left alone, away from humanity and small talk.

Traveling to a facility owned by the shady GrayCris Corporation, Murderbot aims to uncover evidence of corporate malfeasance and crimes against humanity. The case against the too-big-to-fail GrayCris Corporation is floundering, and more importantly, authorities are beginning to ask dangerous questions about where Dr. Mensah's SecUnit is hiding. Murderbot would rather those questions went away for good.

Along the way, the heartless killing machine teams up with a surprisingly helpful transport bot and rescues a group of bot-augmented humans. Facing deadly security systems and corporate hit squads while trying to stay off the radar, Murderbot quickly realizes that its newly found independence presents far more moral dilemmas than it ever anticipated.

About the Author

Martha Wells is a celebrated New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of speculative fiction. Her work has won numerous accolades, including Hugo, Nebula, Alex, and Locus Awards, and she is best known for her beloved and critically acclaimed Murderbot Diaries series.

Reader Targeting

• Fans of action-packed, fast-paced science fiction and space opera.
• Readers who love witty, character-driven stories featuring unconventional, A.I. protagonists.
• Followers of the Murderbot Diaries looking to continue the overarching corporate espionage narrative.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rogue Protocol part of a series?
Yes, it is the third installment in Martha Wells' award-winning The Murderbot Diaries series.

What is the main plot of this book?
The story follows a self-hacking, soap-opera-loving security android on a solo mission to a facility owned by the GrayCris Corporation to uncover evidence of corporate malfeasance, all while avoiding authorities looking for its whereabouts.

Do I need to read the previous books first?
While the novella contains a self-contained adventure, reading the series in order (starting with All Systems Red) provides essential context for the overarching corporate plot and Murderbot's character development.

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