Artificial Condition (#1,021) is the second book in Martha Wells' series The Murderbot Diaries. (See my post of 9/16/2021.) It's really more of a novella than a full-length book, but the enjoyment of reading about this snarky, independent robot is just as potent.
Here, Murderbot is trying to get to the bottom of its role in a supposed massacre on a mining planet. Its human owner has given it permission to try to settle the mystery surrounding its origins and subsequent disgrace under its previous corporate owner. Getting to that mining planet proves to be a bit of a problem, but Murderbot pairs up with ART, the bot running a university's research ship and cadges a ride. To get an employee pass to get onto the restricted surface, ART suggests answering a ad for a group visiting the planet looking for a security consultant. Job secured, but complications ensue and even more questions are raised. Don't things always go south?
Love this series! They're best read in order, and I can't wait to read the next installment.
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