The Caves of Steel
Novel by Isaac AsimovWikipedia
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Sep 15, 2026
Rosie BurgessHOST
Okay.
Rosie BurgessHOST
So this is called The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov.
Rosie BurgessHOST
Catchy title.
Rosie BurgessHOST
The Caves of Steel.
Rosie BurgessHOST
What do you think it's about?
Sam LowesHOST
Well, it's either about – it's about three young kids.
speaker_1HOST
So this book was an experiment to show that sci-fi could do really rigorous clue-driven detective work.
speaker_0HOST
We are talking of course about Isaac Asimov, Aries The Caves of Steel.
speaker_1HOST
Yes.
speaker_0HOST
Which was serialized in, in 1953, I believe.
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speaker_1HOST
If you're listening and want to jump into these books, the source essay lays out a pretty great roadmap depending on what kind of experience you're looking for.
speaker_2HOST
It really does.
speaker_1HOST
If you want the historical classics and want to see how the rules were written and you don't mind some dated 1950s social attitudes, start with The Caves of Steel.
speaker_1HOST
It genuinely feels like golden age sci-fi until the mystery engine takes over.