{"product_id":"9781250186928","title":"Artificial Condition : The Murderbot Diaries","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eArtificial Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Martha Wells\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \"I love Murderbot!\" —Ann Leckie\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eArtificial Condition\u003c\/i\u003e is the follow-up to Martha Wells's Hugo, Nebula, Alex, and Locus Award-winning, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling \u003ci\u003eAll Systems Red\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a dark past—one in which a number of humans were killed. A past that caused it to christen itself “Murderbot”. But it has only vague memories of the massacre that spawned that title, and it wants to know more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeaming up with a Research Transport vessel named ART (you don’t want to know what the “A” stands for), Murderbot heads to the mining facility where it went rogue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat it discovers will forever change the way it thinks…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR THE MURDERBOT DIARIES SERIES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I love Murderbot!\" —Ann Leckie, author of \u003ci\u003eAncillary Justice\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Murderbot series is a heart-pounding thriller that never lets up, but it's also one of the most humane portraits of a nonhuman I've ever read. Come for the gunfights on other planets, but stay for the finely drawn portrait of a deadly robot whose smartass goodness will give you hope for the future of humanity.\" —Annalee Newitz, author of \u003ci\u003eAutonomous\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Clever, inventive, brutal when it needs to be, and compassionate without ever being sentimental.\" —Kate Elliott, author of the Spirit Walker trilogy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Endearing, funny, action-packed, and murderous.\" —Kameron Hurley, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Stars Are Legion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Not only a fun, fast-paced space-thriller, but also a sharp, sometimes moving character study that will resonate with introverts even if they're not lethal AI machines.” —Malka Older, author of \u003ci\u003eInfomocracy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Wells gives depth to a rousing but basically familiar action plot by turning it into the vehicle by which SecUnit engages with its own rigorously denied humanity.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I already can’t wait for the next one.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Verge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A great kick-off for a continuing series.” —\u003ci\u003eLocus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePRAISE FOR MARTHA WELLS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Martha Wells writes fantasy the way it was meant to be poignant, evocative, and astonishing. Prepare to be captivated 'til the sun comes up.” —Kameron Hurley, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Mirror Empire\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGod's War\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Cloud Roads\u003c\/i\u003e has wildly original world-building, diverse and engaging characters, and a thrilling adventure plot. It’s that rarest of fantasies: fresh and surprising, with a story that doesn’t go where ten thousand others have gone before. I can’t wait for my next chance to visit the Three Worlds!” —N. K. Jemisin, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Fifth Season\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Breathtakingly surprising and fun. For readers who missed earlier entry points to this delightful series, now is the time to get on board.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe Edge of Worlds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShort-listed Nebula Awards - Nominee (2018), Short-listed Hugo Award - Nominee (2019), Winner Hugo Award - Winner (2019), Winner Locus Awards - Winner (2019), Short-listed Locus Awards - Nominee (2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250186928\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Tordotcom","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40652329812174,"sku":"9781250186928","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_ee78f900-71d9-48f2-a411-adb3f23488af.jpg?v=1639276971","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250186928","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}