SFF

Rogue Protocol

by Martha Wells
Tor.com. (Murderbot Diaries, Bk. 3). Aug. 2018. 160p. ISBN 9781250191786. $17.99; ebk. ISBN 9781250185433. SF
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Security Unit (SecUnit) android Murderbot just wants to be left alone with its books and movies. But GrayCris Corporation is not going away, and questions are being asked of the whereabouts of Dr. Mensah's SecUnit. So heading off to the terraforming facility called Milu, which may hold clues about GrayCris's past, and finally free, Murderbot seems the logical pursuit. Eventually joining a group that is going to pull off usable tech before Milu falls into a star, Murderbot once again has to deal with fragile humans, along with a less sophisticated but humanoid bot named Miki. It seems that emotions are going to still get in the way, and Murderbot must use its skills and snark to save the day.
VERDICT This third outing featuring Wells's introverted Murderbot (after All Systems Red and Artificial Condition) highlights a unique protagonist in search of a way to live, while learning about the faults and foibles of humanity. Continuing the fast pace and enjoyable interactions of the series' previous books, this latest entry is a refreshing and clever addition.
Reviewed by Kristi Chadwick, Massachusetts Lib. Syst., Northampton , Aug 01, 2018
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