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Fugitive Telemetry

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Fugitive Telemetry is a 2021 science fiction novella by American author Martha Wells, part of the widely read "The Murderbot Diaries" series. The plot follows the protagonist, a self-aware cyborg security unit known as Murderbot, as it reluctantly teams up with station security to investigate a murder on Preservation Station. This installment shifts the series toward a traditional detective narrative, appealing to readers who enjoy character-driven science fiction and locked-room mysteries.

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Where does Fugitive Telemetry fit in the Murderbot Diaries series?

Fugitive Telemetry is a 2021 science fiction novella that takes place chronologically after the events of the fifth book, Network Effect. It acts as the sixth entry in Martha Wells's widely read Murderbot Diaries series.

What is the plot of Fugitive Telemetry?

The novella follows the self-aware cyborg security unit known as Murderbot as it arrives at Preservation Station and immediately discovers a dead body. Murderbot must reluctantly team up with station security, including its friend Officer Indah, to solve the murder before the killer strikes again.

Is Fugitive Telemetry a full-length novel?

No, unlike Network Effect which was a full-length novel, Fugitive Telemetry returns to the shorter novella format of the first four books in the series. It is roughly 160 pages long, making it a fast-paced, focused sci-fi mystery.

Did Fugitive Telemetry win any awards?

Yes, Fugitive Telemetry won the 2022 Hugo Award for Best Novella and the Locus Award for Best Novella. It was highly praised by critics and fans for successfully blending cyberpunk elements with a classic detective murder mystery.

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