BookBingeThe Murderbot Diaries Books in Order
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Here is the complete The Murderbot Diaries reading order — all 8 books by Martha Wells, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- All Systems Red(2017)
- Artificial Condition(2018)
- Rogue Protocol(2018)
- Exit Strategy(2018)
- Network Effect(2020)
- Fugitive Telemetry(2021)
- System Collapse(2023)
- Home(2025)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the The Murderbot Diaries series?
There are 8 books in the The Murderbot Diaries series by Martha Wells, beginning with All Systems Red (2017) and most recently Home (2025).
What is the first The Murderbot Diaries book?
The first book is All Systems Red, published in 2017. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Murderbot Diaries in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.