Fugitive Telemetry, by Martha Wells

Murderbot turns detective when a man is found dead on peace-loving Preservation Station. The newly independent SecUnit gets involved in this local issue to investigate whether the corrupt and violent GrayCris corporation is imaking another effort to target Preservation leader and Sec Unit mentor Mensah. Station security staff are suspicious and wary but find they can’t do without the specialised and efficient help provided. As for Murderbot, the case leaves little time for watching its favourite serials as it learns to play nice(er) with others and work as part of a team. The essential humanity of this non-human entity is the shining light of these wryly funny and action-packed tales that spell out where ultra-capitalism is leading us. May there be much more Murderbot.