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Wells Hints at End for Beloved Murderbot
28 Apr
Summary
- Martha Wells' popular Murderbot series may be nearing its conclusion.
- The ninth book in the series could be the final installment.
- Wells is also working on her fantasy series and the TV adaptation.

The acclaimed "Murderbot Diaries" series by Martha Wells may be heading towards its conclusion. Wells, the creator of the fan-favorite security unit, has indicated that the ninth book in the series could mark the final installment. This news follows the upcoming release of the eighth book, "Platform Decay," in May.
Wells has stated that while she has some ideas for a potential next book, it might serve as the series' conclusion. She cautioned that the "Murderbot Diaries" are not a story where all problems are neatly solved, but rather explore a continuous struggle within a corporate-dominated galaxy.
Beyond the potential end of Murderbot's adventures, Wells remains actively engaged in other projects. A second season of the Apple TV+ adaptation of her series is anticipated, and she is currently writing the third book in her "Witch King" fantasy series, which began in 2023.