Martha Wells books in order
Martha Wells (born 1964) is an American writer of speculative fiction. Her series The Murderbot Diaries starts with All Systems Red (2017).
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Sagas by Martha Wells
Every Martha Wells book, by year
- 1993
The Element of Fire
- 1995
City of Bones
- 2011
The Cloud Roads
- 2017
All Systems Red
On screen: Murderbot (Apple TV+) - 2023
Witch King
- 2025
Queen Demon
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Project Hail Mary
Quick answers about Martha Wells
Where should I start with Martha Wells?
Start with All Systems Red, the first novella of The Murderbot Diaries, then read Artificial Condition, Rogue Protocol and Exit Strategy. Wells has said these four form one overarching story.
What else has Martha Wells written besides Murderbot?
Fantasy and speculative novels, including The Element of Fire (1993), her first novel, and Witch King (2023), a fantasy novel from Tor Books. Queen Demon came out in 2025. She also wrote Stargate Atlantis and Star Wars tie-in novels.