The Caves of Steel

Abstract

The novel is a mixture of science fiction and detective story set as a first part of tetralogy of Isaac Asimov's works. The story introduces the main character Elijah Baley, a detective who is forced to work with a robot to investigate the murder of a human, while he is resistant to technological advancement. The story eventually leads Elijajh to the realisation of false preconceptions about the robot population.