The Robots of Dawn

The Robots of Dawn

1958 • 449 pages

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A millennium into the future two advances have altered the course of human history: the colonization of the Galaxy and the creation of the positronic brain. Isaac Asimov's Robot novels chronicle the unlikely partnership between a New York City detective and a humanoid robot who must learn to work together.

Detective Elijah Baley is called to the Spacer world Aurora to solve a bizarre case of roboticide. The prime suspect is a gifted roboticist who had the means, the motive, and the opportunity to commit the crime. There's only one catch: Baley and his positronic partner, R. Daneel Olivaw, must prove the man innocent. For in a case of political intrigue and love between woman and robot gone tragically wrong, there's more at stake than simple justice. This time Baley's career, his life, and Earth's right to pioneer the Galaxy lie in the delicate balance.

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4 primary books10 released books

Robot

Robot is a 10-book series with 4 primary works first released in 1950 with contributions by Isaac Asimov.

I, Robot
The Rest of the Robots
The Complete Robot
Sonhos de Robô
Robot Visions
The Bicentennial Man
The Caves of Steel
The Naked Sun
The Robots of Dawn
Robots and Empire

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6 primary books8 released books

Robot, chronological order

Robot, chronological order is a 8-book series with 6 primary works first released in 1950 with contributions by Isaac Asimov.

Yo, Robot
The Rest of the Robots
I, Robot
银河帝国10:裸阳
The Caves of Steel

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14 primary books17 released books

Foundation Universe

Foundation Universe is a 17-book series with 12 primary works first released in 1950 with contributions by Isaac Asimov.

I, Robot
The Naked Sun
The Robots of Dawn
Robots and Empire
The Currents of Space

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Starts slow, but really picks up when it becomes about “doing the robo.”

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