Platform Decay – The Murderbot Diaries #9 by Martha Wells

Murderbot Is Back — And It's Not Happy About ItPlatform Decay is the ninth installment in Martha Wells' Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Murderbot Diaries series — and it delivers everything fans love: razor-sharp wit, heart-pounding action, and a socially anxious SecUnit who just wants to watch its shows in peace.When Murderbot is sent to investigate a decaying space platform, it finds more than structural damage — corporate conspiracies, rogue systems, and humans who keep insisting on being in danger. As always, Murderbot has to save everyone while pretending it doesn't care.Why You'll Love It ✅ Perfect for fans of found family and snarky, lovable protagonists ✅ Fast-paced novella — ideal for a weekend read ✅ Part of a beloved, award-winning sci-fi series ✅ Emotionally resonant beneath all the action and humor Book Details Author: Martha Wells Series: The Murderbot Diaries #9 Genre: Science Fiction / Space Opera Publisher: Tordotcom (2025) Pages: ~176 ISBN: 9781250343536 New to the series? Start with All Systems Red — but once you meet Murderbot, you won't stop.