The Murderbot Diaries is a science fiction book series by Martha Wells. The series follows a self-aware security android, nicknamed 'Murderbot', as it navigates through a corporate-dominated spacefaring future. The first book, All Systems Red, introduces Murderbot as it accompanies a team of scientists on a distant planet. As the neighboring mission goes dark, it's up to the scientists and Murderbot to uncover the truth. The series includes five books and a novella, each following Murderbot's adventures in a different setting.