At a glance
Network Effect
Science fiction
Network Effect
Book 5 of the The Murderbot Diaries series
Murderbot is reluctantly accompanying humans it cares about when a hostile ship attack turns routine protection into an interplanetary crisis. The return of ART complicates both the tactical problem and Murderbot's carefully denied attachments. Rescue requires coordinating humans and machine intelligences while confronting alien contamination and corporate motives. Action-packed and character-rich, this novel suits a late-night binge for readers who want space rescue, dry humor, found family, and an anxious security unit discovering that caring is not a software error.
Paired for this story
Jump to the pours ↓Ginger Honey Tea + Library Sidecar
Choose your bookseller
Find the Book
Print retailers offer a search when an exact edition is unavailable. Kindle links open a specific edition. Audiobook links may open an edition or a search.
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Book Bartender earns from qualifying purchases. Bookshop.org links also earn us a commission on qualifying purchases. Your price is not affected. Read the full affiliate disclosure.
No surprises at chapter twelve
Content notes
Frequent combat and gun violence; deaths and murder; kidnapping/captivity; severe injuries and body/medical detail; alien contamination/body horror; trauma and anxiety; mild language.
Alcohol-Free Pour
Ginger Honey Tea
Fresh ginger and lemon give honeyed tea a warming little lift.
What you'll need
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.How to mix it
- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Serve hot.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
Shop glassware & tools
We earn a commission from qualifying purchases through these Amazon links, at no extra cost to you.
Mug ↗Cocktail Pour · 21+
Library Sidecar
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A warming pour with a sharp edge suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
- 2 oz brandy
- 3/4 oz orange liqueur
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- Ice
Shop the spirits 21+Search Total Wine for Brandy · 21+ ↗Search Total Wine for Orange liqueur · 21+ ↗
How to mix it
- Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish: Orange twist.
- Glassware: Coupe.
Shop glassware & tools
We earn a commission from qualifying purchases through these Amazon links, at no extra cost to you.
Coupe glass ↗Set up the bar cart
Shop the Barware
Find the glasses and tools for your next pour.