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Security Unit (SecUnit) android Murderbot just wants to be left alone with its books and movies. But GrayCris Corporation is not going away, and questions are being asked of the whereabouts of Dr. Mensah's SecUnit. So heading off to the terraforming facility called Milu, which may hold clues about GrayCris's past, and finally free, Murderbot seems the logical pursuit. Eventually joining a group that is going to pull off usable tech before Milu falls into a star, Murderbot once again has to deal with fragile humans, along with a less sophisticated but humanoid bot named Miki. It seems that emotions are going to still get in the way, and Murderbot must use its skills and snark to save the day. -VERDICT This third outing featuring Wells's introverted Murderbot (after All Systems Red and Artificial Condition) highlights a unique protagonist in search of a way to live, while learning about the faults and foibles of humanity. Continuing the fast pace and enjoyable interactions of the series' previous books, this latest entry is a refreshing and clever addition.-Kristi -Chadwick, Massachusetts Lib. Syst., Northampton © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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In Rogue Protocol, the third (after Artificial Condition, 2018) of Wells' Murderbot Diaries, Murderbot is on a mission to find evidence to bring down the GrayCris Corporation for good. His journey takes him beyond the Corporate Rim to a derelict terraforming station that hides a secret. Once again, he must protect a human crew, and when his secret identity as a rogue SecUnit is threatened, he has to decide whom he can trust. As always, the story is fast-paced and action-packed, colored by Murderbot's acerbic commentary throughout. Though the main character remains as appealing as ever, this entry in the series feels less substantial, less happens, the plot and secondary characters are less complex, and there's more exposition filling the pages. It's clear the primary purpose of this book is to set the stage for the next one. On its own merits, Rogue Protocol doesn't quite live up to the first two books in the series, but readers will be thrumming with excitement for what comes next.--Keogh, John Copyright 2010 Booklist