Book review by Corey
Fugitive Telemetry
Fugitive Telemetry puts Murderbot in the middle of a murder investigation on Preservation Station after a dead body turns up and nobody knows who the victim is or what happened. Murderbot is not exactly thrilled about working with station security, but its ability to access systems and notice things humans miss makes it impossible to ignore.
This one feels more like a detective story than the earlier books, which gives the series a nice change of pace. The mystery is fairly contained, but Murderbot’s personality, sarcasm, and growing connection to the people around it keep the story entertaining from beginning to end.
The Goods
- Fun murder-mystery setup
- Murderbot is as funny as ever
- Good change of pace for the series
- Strong character voice
- Easy, fast read
The Bads
- The mystery is fairly simple
- Very short
- Some side characters get limited development
- Less action than some earlier books
- Works best if you already know the series
My Recommendation
This is a great choice for readers who already like Murderbot and want to see the series try something a little different. Fugitive Telemetry leans more into mystery and investigation than large-scale action, but Murderbot’s sarcasm and awkward relationship with station security make it a lot of fun. If you enjoy character-driven science fiction, AI protagonists, and detective stories with a dry sense of humour, this one fits the series really well.