The Caves of Steel

"The Caves of Steel" is a science fiction novel by Isaac Asimov, published in 1954. It is set in a future where Earth is heavily populated, leading to vast, enclosed cities, known as "caves of steel." The story follows a detective named Elijah Baley, who teams up with a robotic partner, R. G. "Giskard" Giskard, to solve a murder mystery involving a human and a robot. The novel explores themes of societal change, the relationship between humans and robots, and the nature of trust and prejudice in a world facing technological advancement. It is the first book in Asimov's Robot series.