Rogue Protocol (Murderbot Diaries, #3)

by Martha Wells

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The series offers an overall arc surrounding an incident with GrayCris Corporation the makers of our Murderbot. Our SecUnit is offline and rogue. With each book we meet a new bot and I love the different personalities that are emerging. Murderbot is posing as a security consultant and exploring an abandoned facility when he stumbles across humans with their own security team and a bot named Miki.

This was intense and fascinating as we spent a lot of time in Murderbot's head. His interactions with Miki and struggles in dealing with the humans and the other security team made for an addictive listen. In fact, I listened to this in a single sitting. Thank goodness for wireless headphones! Twists, turns and heart-pounding action scenes with deadly bots made for some white-knuckle moments. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next audiobook.

Kevin R. Free does a stellar job of giving voice to our SecUnit. He captures his hesitation, subtle wit and uncertainty. His tone and pacing enhance an already engaging and well-written tale. If you have a choice, I recommend listening.

Rogue Protocol is perfect for fans of science fiction, but a fantastic crossover for fans of suspense, humor and those who like to ponder the big questions about humanity and technology. Heck, it's a fun series with an engaging protagonist who will steal your heart. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer