The Murderbot Diaries Books in Order
11 books by Martha Wells · 2017-2026 · Science Fiction
science fiction novella series by Martha Wells
| # | Cover | Title | Published | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 |  | The Future of Work: Compulsory | 2018 | Amazon |
| 1 |  | All Systems Red | 2017 | Amazon |
| 2 |  | Artificial Condition | 2018 | Amazon |
| 3 |  | Rogue Protocol | 2018 | Amazon |
| 4 |  | Exit Strategy | 2018 | Amazon |
| 4.5 |  | Home: Habitat, Range, Niche, Territory | 2021 | Amazon |
| 5 |  | Network Effect | 2020 | Amazon |
| 6 |  | Fugitive Telemetry | 2021 | Amazon |
| 7 |  | System Collapse | 2023 | Amazon |
| 7.5 |  | Rapport: Friendship, Solidarity, Communion, Empathy | 2025 | Amazon |
| 8 |  | Platform Decay | 2026 | Amazon |
Where to start with The Murderbot Diaries
Start with All Systems Red. The Murderbot Diaries books are numbered, and this series is written to be read in order - later books assume you know what happened earlier.
The Future of Work: Compulsory sits before book one in story order, which is why it appears at the top of the table. It was published well after the series began, though, so most readers come back to it later rather than starting there.
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The Murderbot Diaries series FAQ
- How many books are in The Murderbot Diaries series?
- There are 11 books in The Murderbot Diaries series by Martha Wells, published between 2017 and 2026.
- What is the first Murderbot Diaries book?
- All Systems Red, published in 2017, is the first book in The Murderbot Diaries series. The Future of Work: Compulsory is a prequel, published later and usually read after the main sequence.
- What is the latest Murderbot Diaries book?
- Platform Decay (2026) is the most recent Murderbot Diaries book in our catalogue.
- Do you have to read The Murderbot Diaries books in order?
- The Murderbot Diaries books are numbered, and the series is written to be read in order - later books build on events and characters from earlier ones. Start with All Systems Red.
