Martha Wells

Martha Wells

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October 7th, 2025: Queen Demon (The Rising World, #2)

System Collapse (Murderbot Diaries, #9) was the most recently released book by Martha Wells, on November 14th, 2023.

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Martha Wells Stats: The highest rated book by Martha Wells on Book Notification is Network Effect, the 6th novel in the Murderbot Diaries series. The second-highest rated book is Exit Strategy (Murderbot Diaries #4).

The most read book by Martha Wells on Book Notification is All Systems Red, the first novel in the Murderbot Diaries series. The second most read book is Rogue Protocol (Murderbot Diaries #3).

Below is a complete list of Martha Wells books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Martha Wells is the Murderbot Diaries Series.

List of Ile-Rien Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6.7
The Element of Fire
1993
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2
10
The Death of the Necromancer
1998
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List of Fall Of Ile-Rien Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Wizard Hunters
2003
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2
The Ships of Air
2004
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3
The Gate of Gods
2005
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List of Books Of The Raksura Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6.5
The Cloud Roads
2011
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2
8
The Serpent Sea
2012
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3
10
The Siren Depths
2012
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4
The Edge of Worlds
2016
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5
The Harbors of the Sun
2017
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List of Emilie Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Emilie and the Hollow World
2013
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2
Emilie and the Sky World
2014
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List of Stories Of The Raksura Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Falling World & The Tale of Indigo and Cloud
2014
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2
The Dead City & The Dark Earth Below
2017
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List of Murderbot Diaries Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.6
All Systems Red
2017
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2
8.3
Artificial Condition
2018
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3
8.4
Rogue Protocol
2018
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4
8.6
Exit Strategy
2018
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5
7.8
Compulsory
2018
6
8.9
Network Effect
2020
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7
7.5
Home: Habitat, Range, Niche, Territory
2020
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8
8.5
Fugitive Telemetry
2021
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9
8
System Collapse
2023
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List of The Rising World Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6.7
Witch King
2023
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2
Queen Demon
2025
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
City of Bones
1995
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2
8
Wheel of the Infinite
2000
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3
Blade Singer
2014
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List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Between Worlds
2015
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List of Stargate Atlantis Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Flipside (By: Sally Malcolm)
2005
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2
6
Rising (By: Sally Malcolm)
2005
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3
6
Halcyon ( By: James Swallow)
2006
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4
6
Reliquary
2006
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5
The Chosen (By: Sonny Whitelaw, Elizabeth Christensen)
2006
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6
Choices (By: James Swallow)
2006
7
Exogenesis (By: Sonny Whitelaw, Elizabeth Christensen)
2006
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8
Blood Ties (By: Sonny Whitelaw, Elizabeth Christensen)
2007
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9
6
Entanglement
2007
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10
Casualties of War (By: Elizabeth Christensen)
2007
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11
6
Mirror, Mirror (By: Sabine C. Bauer)
2008
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12
6
Nightfall ( By: James Swallow)
2008
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13
Angelus (By: Peter J. Evans)
2008
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14
Brimstone ( By: Patricia Lee Macomber)
2009
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15
6
Dead End (By: Chris Wraight)
2009
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16
6
Hunt and Run ( By: Aaron Rosenberg)
2010
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17
7
Allegiance (By: Melissa Scott, Amy Griswold)
2011
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18
7
Homecoming (By: Melissa Scott, Jo Graham)
2011
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19
6
Death Game (By: Jo Graham)
2011
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20
7
The Lost (By: Amy Griswold, Jo Graham)
2011
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21
8
Secrets (By: Melissa Scott, Jo Graham)
2012
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22
9
The Furies (By: Jo Graham)
2012
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23
8
Inheritors (By: Melissa Scott, Amy Griswold, Jo Graham)
2013
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24
Pride of the Genii (By: Melissa Scott)
2018
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25
9
Unascended (By: Jo Graham)
2020
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List of Star Wars: Empire and Rebellion Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
Razor's Edge
2013
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2
7
Honor Among Thieves ( By: James S. A. Corey)
2014
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List of Feral Astrogators Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
The Other Half of the Sky (With: Aliette de Bodard, Jack McDevitt, Nisi Shawl, Terry Boren, Vandana Singh, Ken Liu, Joan Slonczewski, Alexander Jablokov, Cat Rambo, Melissa Scott, Athena Andreadis, Kay T. Holt, Sue Lange, Christine Lucas, Kelly Jennings, C.W. Johnson, Alex Dally McFarlane)
2013
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2
To Shape the Dark (By: Aliette de Bodard, Gwyneth Jones, Jack McDevitt, Terry Boren, Vandana Singh, Melissa Scott, Shariann Lewitt, Anil Menon, Athena Andreadis, Kiini Ibura Salaam, Jacqueline Koyanagi, Eleni Tsami, Kristin Landon, Susan Lanigan, M. Fenn, Constance Cooper, C.W. Johnson)
2016
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3
Retellings of the Inland Seas (By: Judith Tarr, Alexander Jablokov, James L. Cambias, Melissa Scott, Shariann Lewitt, Athena Andreadis, Elana Gomel, Christine Lucas, Eleni Tsami, Kelly Jennings, Dimitra Nikolaidou, Genevieve Williams, A.M. Tuomala, F.J. Doucet)
2020
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List of Martha Wells Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Elemental: The Tsunami Relief Anthology
2006
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2
Chicks Unravel Time: Women Journey Through Every Season of Doctor Who
2012
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3
Tales of the Emerald Serpent: Ghosts of Taux
2012
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4
7
The Other Half of the Sky
2013
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5
A Knight in the Silk Purse: Ghosts of Taux
2014
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6
6
The Gods of HP Lovecraft
2015
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7
To Shape the Dark
2016
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8
Mech
2017
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9
Tor.com Publishing Editorial Spotlight #2: A Selection of Novellas
2019
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10
Nebula Awards Showcase 2019
2019
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11
Take Us to a Better Place
2020
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12
Retellings of the Inland Seas
2020
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13
7.3
From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back
2020
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14
Nebula Awards Showcase 56
2025
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15
Storyteller: A Tanith Lee Tribute Anthology
2025
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Martha Wells

Martha Wells was born on September 1st, 1964 and is currently 60 years old. Martha Wells was born in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

Martha Wells is the author of the Murderbot Diaries series which currently consists of 9 novels. The Murderbot Diaries series started in 2017 with the novel All Systems Red. The most recently released novel in the Murderbot Diaries series was System Collapse which was released in 2023. There are no upcoming novels for the Murderbot Diaries series.

Martha Wells has also written the Books Of The Raksura series which has 5 books including The Cloud Roads and The Serpent Sea.

Martha Wells received a nomination for the 2020 Seiun Award (Best Translated Long Work) for her first four Murderbot Diaries - All Systems Red, Artificial Condition, Rogue Protocol, and Exit Strategy.

Martha Wells: Awards & Accolades

Wells' books have won multiple awards, All Systems Red won the Hugo Award, Best Novella, in 2018 as well as the Alex Awards - Best Book in 2018. Artificial Condition won the Hugo Award, Best Novella, in 2019. Network Effect won the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 2021. System Collapse won the Libby Book Awards, Best Science Fiction, in 2024.

The following novels by Martha Wells were nominated for these awards:

  • Chicks Unravel Time: Women Journey Through Every Season of Doctor Who: Hugo Award, Best Related Work (2013).
  • All Systems Red: Philip K. Dick Award, Best Science Fiction Book (2017). Goodreads Awards, Best Science Fiction (2017). Seiun Award, Best Translated Long Work (2020).
  • Artificial Condition: Goodreads Awards, Best Science Fiction (2018).
  • Network Effect: Goodreads Awards, Best Science Fiction (2020). Seiun Award, Best Translated Long Work (2022).
  • Fugitive Telemetry: Goodreads Awards, Best Science Fiction (2021).
  • Witch King: Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy (2023). Nebula Award, Best Novel (2023). Libby Book Awards, Best Fantasy (2024). Hugo Award, Best Novel (2024).
  • System Collapse: Goodreads Awards, Best Science Fiction (2023).

Related Authors

The most common authors followed by users who also follow Martha Wells are:

  1. John Scalzi, author of the Old Man's War Series.
  2. Andy Weir, author of the novel: Project Hail Mary.
  3. Brandon Sanderson, author of the Mistborn Series.
  4. Neil Gaiman, author of the American Gods Series.
  5. Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.

Martha Wells: F.A.Q

When was Martha Wells Born? How old is Martha Wells?

Martha Wells was born on September 1st, 1964. Martha Wells is currently 60 years old.

Where was Martha Wells Born?

Martha Wells was born in Fort Worth, Texas, USA and is American.

What book awards has Martha Wells won?

All Systems Red: Hugo Award Best Novella (2018), Alex Awards Best Book (2018).
Artificial Condition: Hugo Award Best Novella (2019).
Network Effect: Hugo Award Best Novel (2021).
System Collapse : Libby Book Awards Best Science Fiction (2024).

What was the first book Martha Wells wrote?

The first book written by Martha Wells was The Element of Fire, published in 1993.

What was the most recent book Martha Wells wrote?

Her most recently released work was System Collapse on November 14th, 2023.

Will there be any more books by Martha Wells?

Martha Wells has a new book coming out on October 7th, 2025 called Queen Demon.

How many books has Martha Wells written?

Martha Wells has written 32 books across 15 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 2 books in the Ile-Rien Series
  • 3 books in the Fall Of Ile-Rien Series
  • 5 books in the Books Of The Raksura Series
  • 2 books in the Emilie Series
  • 2 books in the Stories Of The Raksura Series
  • 9 books in the Murderbot Diaries Series
  • 2 books in The Rising World Series
  • 3 Standalone Novels
  • 1 Short Story Collections
  • 2 books in the Stargate Atlantis Series
  • 1 book in the Star Wars: Empire and Rebellion Series

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