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Wells, Martha

Wells, Martha

Author Biography & Works

Martha Wells is an American author known for her works in the science fiction and fantasy genres. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas in 1964.Wells' most notable works include the "Murderbot Diaries" series, which tells the story of a rogue security unit as it navigates a dangerous and hostile universe, and the "Raksura" series, which explores the lives of a race of shape-shifting creatures as they struggle to survive in a world of magic and politics.Wells' writing is known for its engaging characters, intricate world-building, and exploration of themes such as identity, power, and the meaning of freedom. She has won several awards for her writing, including the Hugo Award for Best Novella in 2018 for "All Systems Red."In addition to her writing, Wells has also worked as a technical writer and editor. She continues to write and publish new novels and stories, and her works are enjoyed by fans of science fiction and fantasy around the world.

Books by Wells, Martha

System Collapse

System Collapse

(The Murderbot Diaries)

Am I making it worse? I think I'm making it worse.Everyone's favorite lethal SecUnit is back.Following the events in Network Effect, the Barish-Estranza corporation has sent rescue ships to a...

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Fugitive Telemetry

Fugitive Telemetry

(The Murderbot Diaries)

No, I didn't kill the dead human. If I had, I wouldn't dump the body in the station mall.When Murderbot discovers a dead body on Preservation Station, it knows it...

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Network Effect

Network Effect

(The Murderbot Diaries)

Murderbot returns in its highly-anticipated, first, full-length standalone novel.You know that feeling when you’re at work, and you’ve had enough of people, and then the boss walks in with yet...

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Artificial Condition

Artificial Condition

(The Murderbot Diaries)

It has a dark past - one in which a number of humans were killed. A past that caused it to christen itself Murderbot. But it has only vague memories...

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All Systems Red

All Systems Red

(The Murderbot Diaries) Start here

The series is about an artificial construct designed as a Security Unit, which manages to override its governor unit, thus enabling it to develop independence. It calls itself Murderbot, and...

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