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Network Effect

A Murderbot Novel

Martha Wells

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ISBN10: 1250229855
ISBN13: 9781250229854

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352 Pages

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Winner of a Nebula Award
Winner of a Locus Award
Winner of a Hugo Award

I’m usually alone in my head, and that’s where 90 plus percent of my problems are.

When Murderbot's human associates (not friends, never friends) are captured and another not-friend from its past requires urgent assistance, Murderbot must choose between inertia and drastic action.

Drastic action it is, then.

Reviews

Praise for Network Effect

"As we may be stuck in social isolation for the foreseeable future, I can think of no better company than this paranoid android."New Scientist

"Wells’ first four Murderbot novellas were sensations, and the first full-length book in the series is a funny, entertaining follow-up."Medium

"If you're looking for a mystery that perfectly tempers grisly scenes with lighthearted humor, this is the series you need to read."Bustle

"Wildly original and endearing, Network Effect is a complex work of genius that expands upon a fascinating scientific landscape in a conversational, sardonic tone."Paperback Paris

"Unpredictable, hold-your-heart beautiful, heartbreaking and, all in all, my new favourite sci-fi book."Orbiting Pluto

"Wells continues to find sensitive and effective directions for Murderbot's character growth. This whole series is fantastic, and this novel is no exception. If anyone had any doubts about Murderbot's ability to carry a full length novel, this should put them to rest. Fans of the series should definitely pick this up, and newcomers should dive into the series from the beginning."SFRevu

"Network Effect is the perfect fare for any seeking the perfect weekend binge read or escapist vacation."BookPage

"Anyone who enjoys humor-infused space operas won’t want to miss this."Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Everyone's favorite Murderbot is now working as a security consultant for Preservation Station . . . [Network Effect] is a welcome expansion of this universe and lays the groundwork for more stories to come in a series that continues to grow and impress."Booklist (starred review)

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I’ve had clients who thought they needed an absurd level of security. (And I’m talking absurd even by my standards, and my code was developed by a bond company known for intense xenophobic paranoia, tempered only by desperate greed.)...

About the author

Martha Wells

MARTHA WELLS has written many novels, including the million-selling New York Times and USA Today-bestselling Murderbot Diaries series, which has won multiple Hugo, Nebula, Locus, and Alex Awards. Other titles include Witch King, City of Bones, The Wizard Hunters, Wheel of the Infinite, the Books of the Raksura series (beginning with The Cloud Roads and ending with The Harbors of the Sun), and the Nebula-nominated The Death of the Necromancer, as well as YA fantasy novels, short stories, and nonfiction.

Lisa Blaschke

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