Book description
Imagine Murderbot, that famously sarcastic security droid who just wants to watch soap operas in peace, suddenly finding a dead body on a space station. And not just any body-this one's got Murderbot tangled in a murder mystery, forced to chat with humans (yikes!) to figure out who killed them. That's Fugitive Telemetry, the latest standalone adventure in Martha Wells' beloved Murderbot Diaries series, and it's pure, unadulterated joy in audiobook form.
The magic here isn't just the plot-it's hearing Murderbot's voice in your ear. The narrator nails its voice perfectly: that dry, utterly unimpressed internal monologue ("No, I didn't kill the dead human. If I had, I wouldn't dump the body in the station mall.") mixed with genuine, awkward vulnerability. You feel its dread about interacting with people, its panic at having to explain itself, and its fierce, quiet protectiveness when it matters. It's impossible not to root for this droid who insists it's not "human" but somehow embodies humanity better than most people.
As Annalee Newitz put it, this is "one of the most humane portraits of a nonhuman I've ever read." Wells doesn't just write a great sci-fi story-she crafts a character who makes you laugh, wince, and suddenly care about a security bot. The audiobook makes it visceral: the tension in the station corridors, the frantic internal debates ("Do I need to be polite?"), and the sheer relief when Murderbot can finally retreat to its safe space and a new episode of Sovereign Planets. The pacing is spot-on, balancing witty asides with genuine suspense, and the narrator's delivery of Murderbot's signature "I'm not a person" attitude is pitch-perfect.
You don't need to know the earlier books (though you'll want to) to dive in here. It's a perfect entry point: thrilling, funny, and packed with heart. Wells, a Hugo and Nebula Award winner, proves she's one of sci-fi's most essential voices, and this audiobook is the ideal way to experience it. It's not just a story about a droid solving a murder-it's a celebration of finding connection in the most unexpected places, delivered with such sharp, funny, and deeply human storytelling that you'll be grinning through the tension. Grab the audiobook, hit play, and let Murderbot (finally) take you on a ride you won't forget.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience