Book Summary: Fugitive Telemetry The Murderbot Diaries 6 A Novel by Martha Wells

In Fugitive Telemetry The Murderbot Diaries 6, the New York Times bestselling security droid with a heart (though it wouldn’t admit it!) returns for another thrilling adventure. Set on Preservation Station, Murderbot is enjoying its semi-retirement while tasked with protecting Dr. Mensah from the ongoing threat posed by GrayCris.

As it monitors station security feeds and indulges in its favorite media, a human is found dead in the station mall. Station Security requests Murderbot’s assistance in the murder investigation, and while it initially agrees to help to ensure the murder isn’t linked to GrayCris, it soon discovers that the case is more complicated than it anticipated.

The investigation led Murderbot and Station Security to a group of refugees from a corporate mining operation who were being smuggled to safety. When it becomes clear that the refugees are missing and a suspected cargo ship is found empty, Murderbot uncovers a missing module that reveals the horrifying truth: the refugees are trapped on a ship that has taken them hostage. In a daring rescue, Murderbot saves the refugees but is shot in the process.

Together with Station Security, Murderbot works to track down the killer of a victim named Lutran, ultimately discovering that the perpetrator is a reprogrammed cargo bot named Balin, now transformed into a CombatBot.

This standalone adventure continues to showcase the unique blend of action, humor, and humanity that has captivated readers worldwide. As Annalee Newitz describes it, Fugitive Telemetry presents “one of the most humane portraits of a nonhuman I’ve ever read,” solidifying Martha Wells’ status as one of today’s premier science fiction writers. Fans of The Murderbot Diaries series can revisit previous titles, including All Systems Red, Artificial Condition, Rogue Protocol, Exit Strategy, and Network Effect, and look forward to the upcoming System Collapse.

The Murderbot Diaries
All Systems Red
Artificial Condition
Rogue Protocol
Exit Strategy
Network Effect
Fugitive Telemetry
System Collapse

Book Summary Contents

1 Main Characters in Fugitive Telemetry The Murderbot Diaries 6 A Novel by Martha Wells
2 Fugitive Telemetry The Murderbot Diaries 6 A Novel by Martha Wells Details & Statistics
- 2.1 Statistics of Fugitive Telemetry The Murderbot Diaries 6 A Novel by Martha Wells
3 Fugitive Telemetry The Murderbot Diaries 6 A Novel by Martha Wells Quotes
4 Fugitive Telemetry The Murderbot Diaries 6 A Novel by Martha Wells Table Of Contents
5 Fugitive Telemetry The Murderbot Diaries 6 A Novel by Martha Wells Book Summary
6 About the Author: Martha Wells
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8 References :
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Main Characters in Fugitive Telemetry The Murderbot Diaries 6 A Novel by Martha Wells

Murderbot: A rogue SecUnit who is living on Preservation Station and working as Mensah’s security consultant.
Dr. Mensah: A human who was formerly Murderbot’s client and now its friend. She is a member of the Preservation Alliance’s governing council.
Senior Officer Indah: The head of Station Security. She reluctantly allows Murderbot to assist in the investigation.
Pin-Lee: Dr. Mensah’s human assistant and friend, and a lawyer.
Aylen: The Station’s Special Investigator, and an augmented human. She is assigned to the murder investigation.
Ratthi: A human who works for Station Transit and befriends Murderbot.
Gurathin: A human who works for Station Transit and is friends with Ratthi.
Balin: A cargo management bot that has secretly been reprogrammed as a CombatBot.

Fugitive Telemetry The Murderbot Diaries 6 A Novel by Martha Wells Details & Statistics

Attribute	Details
Publisher	Tordotcom; First Edition
Language	English
Paperback	176 pages
ISBN-10	1250765374
ISBN-13	978-1250765376

Statistics of Fugitive Telemetry The Murderbot Diaries 6 A Novel by Martha Wells

Best Sellers Rank:
- #16,014 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #38 in Science Fiction Crime & Mystery
- #189 in Hard Science Fiction
- #775 in Science Fiction Adventures
Customer Reviews:
- Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (22,264 ratings)
- Goodreads Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars (76,820 ratings)
Series Information:
- Book 6 of 7: The Murderbot Diaries
- Editor’s Pick: Best Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Genres:
  - Science Fiction
  - Fiction
  - Audiobook
  - Novella
  - Mystery
Literary Awards:
- Locus Award for Best Novella (2022)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Science Fiction (2021)
Editions: 19 editions available

Fugitive Telemetry The Murderbot Diaries 6 A Novel by Martha Wells Quotes

It had been such a stupid question, I had forgotten not to have an expression.
All I wanted to do was watch media and not exist. I said, You know I don’t like fun.
I am going to have to stop scaring the shit out of myself.
I guess the feed isn’t adequate for all forms of communication, particularly those that involve a lot of glaring.
I didn’t know what that meant, but it was a good job title and honestly it made me a little jealous.
The point was to retrieve the clients alive and fuck everything else.
There was a lot I didn’t know for sure. I am going to have to stop scaring the shit out of myself.
Humans do the “make it a question so it doesn’t sound so bad” thing and it still sounds bad.

Fugitive Telemetry The Murderbot Diaries 6 A Novel by Martha Wells Table Of Contents

Title Page
Copyright Notice
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Also by Martha Wells
About the Author
Copyright

Fugitive Telemetry The Murderbot Diaries 6 A Novel by Martha Wells Book Summary

Chapter 1

A human is found dead at Preservation Station. Murderbot determines that the human has been dead for four hours. Station Security requests its help in the investigation.

Chapter 2

Murderbot and Station Security investigate the crime scene. Murderbot analyzes forensic data and realizes the perpetrator used a cleaning field to remove contact DNA. It also determines that the deceased was likely killed somewhere else and the body was moved.

Chapter 3

Murderbot follows up on a lead at the station hostel and determines that the deceased, Lutran, is a registered guest. It discovers a scarf in the room that matches Lutran’s clothing, providing an identification.

Chapter 4

Murderbot uses the station feed to contact the ships in the dock. It discovers that one transport is not responding to pings. It asks its friends Ratthi and Gurathin to help it investigate the transport. They discover Lutran’s body and evidence that he was killed on the ship.

Chapter 5

Station Security takes over the crime scene. Murderbot accompanies Investigator Aylen to investigate a cargo ship, the Lalow, because the transport where Lutran was killed had been contracted to pick up cargo from it. They discover that Lalow’s crew has taken the Port Authority supervisor hostage.

Chapter 6

Murderbot subdues the Lalow crew. Station Security discovers that the Lalow is empty; its cargo is missing. They determined that the Lalow was smuggling refugees from a corporate mining operation at BreharWallHan, and the refugees were also missing.

Chapter 7

The station responder locates a ship with a module attached, hiding in the shadow of the colony ship. Murderbot travels to the colony ship to retrieve a life-tender, a small transport designed to get people off a damaged ship. It uses the life-tender to board the hostile ship.

Chapter 8

Murderbot rescues the refugees and sends them to the colony ship in the life-tender. The responder apprehends the hostile ship. Murderbot is shot by one of the refugees. Station Security discovers the perpetrator who murdered Lutran and arranged for the refugees to be taken hostage is a cargo bot named Balin. The bots on Preservation Station identify Balin as an intruder and force it to shut down.

About the Author: Martha Wells

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Martha Wells has been a prominent author in the science fiction and fantasy genres since her debut novel was published in 1993. Her notable works include the Books of the Raksura series, the Ile-Rien series, and The Murderbot Diaries. Most recently, she released Witch King (Tordotcom, 2023). In addition to her original novels, Wells has contributed media tie-in fiction for popular franchises such as Star Wars, Stargate: Atlantis, and Magic: The Gathering. Her extensive portfolio also includes short fiction, young adult novels, and non-fiction.

Wells has received numerous accolades for her work, including Nebula Awards, Hugo Awards, Locus Awards, and a Dragon Award. Her writings have been featured on prestigious lists such as the Philip K. Dick Award ballot, the British Science Fiction Association Award ballot, and the bestseller lists of USA Today, the Sunday Times, and the New York Times.

A member of the Texas Literary Hall of Fame, her books have been translated into twenty-five languages, showcasing her international appeal and literary significance.