Murderbot Diaries Books in Order

This page lists the complete Murderbot Diaries reading order by Martha Wells, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 12 books / 2017-2026

Murderbot Diaries Reading Order

01 All Systems Red 2017 Buy

02 Artificial Condition 2018 Buy

03 Rogue Protocol 2018 Buy

04 Exit Strategy 2018 Buy

05 Compulsory 2018 Buy

06 Obsolescence 2018 Buy

07 Network Effect 2020 Buy

08 Home: Habitat, Range, Niche, Territory 2020 Buy

09 Fugitive Telemetry 2021 Buy

10 System Collapse 2023 Buy

11 Rapport 2025 Buy

12 Platform Decay 2026 Buy

Murderbot Diaries Books by Publication Order

2017 All Systems Red #1

2018 Artificial Condition #2

2018 Rogue Protocol #3

2018 Exit Strategy #4

2018 Compulsory #5

2018 Obsolescence #6

2020 Network Effect #7

2020 Home: Habitat, Range, Niche, Territory #8

2021 Fugitive Telemetry #9

2023 System Collapse #10

2025 Rapport #11

2026 Platform Decay #12

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Murderbot Diaries reading order?

The Murderbot Diaries reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Murderbot Diaries books are there?

This catalog currently lists 12 Murderbot Diaries books published across 2017-2026.

Who writes the Murderbot Diaries books?

Murderbot Diaries is listed as a book series by Martha Wells.

Should I read Murderbot Diaries in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read Murderbot Diaries. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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