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Artemis (novel)

Artemis is a 2017 science fiction novel by American author Andy Weir.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Artemis is a 2017 science fiction novel by American author Andy Weir. Set in the late 2080s, it follows porter and smuggler Jasmine “Jazz” Bashara in Artemis, the first and only city on the Moon, as she becomes involved in a conspiracy over control of the city.

Premise

The novel is set in the late 2080s in Artemis, a lunar settlement built as the first and only city on the Moon. The city’s economy and social order form the backdrop for Jazz Bashara’s criminal side activities and the central conspiracy.

Plot

Jasmine “Jazz” Bashara is a porter in Artemis who supplements her income through smuggling. A risky scheme pulls her into a broader struggle for control of the city and puts her survival at risk.

Publication and format

Artemis was published in 2017 and is written in English. An audiobook edition was released by Amazon and narrated by Rosario Dawson.

Reception

The novel received mixed reviews from critics. Reader and retailer descriptions emphasize its science-fiction setting, suspense elements, and heist-like plot structure.

Key facts

  • Artemis is Andy Weir’s 2017 science fiction novel.
  • The story is set in a city on the Moon called Artemis, described as the first and only lunar city.
  • Its protagonist is Jasmine “Jazz” Bashara, who works as a porter and also runs a smuggling business.
  • The plot involves a job that draws Jazz into a city-wide conspiracy.
  • The novel received mixed reviews from critics.

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote Artemis?
Artemis was written by Andy Weir.
When was Artemis published?
It was published in 2017.
What is Artemis about?
It follows Jazz Bashara, a porter and smuggler in a lunar city, after a dangerous job draws her into a conspiracy over the city’s control.
Where is the novel set?
It is set in Artemis, the first and only city on the Moon, in the late 2080s.
Who narrates the audiobook?
The audiobook edition is narrated by Rosario Dawson.
How was the novel received?
It received mixed reviews from critics.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemis_(novel)
    Supports: Author, publication year, genre, setting, main character, plot premise, mixed critical reception, audiobook narrator.
  2. Amazon — https://www.amazon.com/Artemis-Novel-Andy-Weir/dp/0553448129
    Supports: Plot synopsis, Jazz Bashara’s role as a porter and smuggler, and general book description.
  3. Internet Speculative Fiction Database — https://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/title.cgi?2259277
    Supports: Title record, author, language, and 2017 novel classification.
  4. Goodreads — https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/34928122-artemis
    Supports: Setting on the Moon, Jazz Bashara characterization, and plot overview.