The book is divided into three parts, the first following felix and the second jack crow. Sequel to novel armor by john steakley science fiction. I only found out the author died in this thread and that really breaks my heart. It is home to the most implacable enemies that humanity, in all its interstellar expansion, has ever encountered.
You are what you do when it counts the masao, because it was the right thing. Its the distant future, and humanity is embroiled in a bug war with the implacable, incomprehensible ants. Well, what we ended up with was something much, much more. The military scifi classic in a striking new package felix is an earth soldier, encased in special body armor designed to withstand earths most implacable enemya. Heinleins starship troopers such as the military use of exoskeletons and insectlike alien enemies but concentrates more on the psychological effects of violence on human beings rather than on the political aspect of the military, which was the focus of heinleins novel. Im a big fan of armor and would be stoked if someone had saved it. The first edition of the novel was published in december 1984, and was written by john steakley. Armor it is the story of felix, a man consumed by fear and hatred. Armor by john steakley 1984, paperback for sale online.
I think its one book that all sf afficionados should have. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read armor. John steakley books list of books by john steakley. Armor was a great book, i think its most of the reason i like the halo universe so much. Starship troopers is a good book, but steakley s armor is a great book. The stark realities of john steakleys military sf novel armor. Hes on a military starship orbiting a hostile planet called banshee and about to be dropped into combat along with 10,000 fellow warriors. Theres an epic space opera backdrop, but the story takes place among the little people at ground level, for whom their own high command also seem distant and incomprehensible. The stark realities of john steakleys military sf novel armor tor.
It follows to basic plotlines one is the story of a desperate soldier fighting an impossible war, the other from the point of view of an expirate escaped from prison who joined up with the wrong crew. Body armor has been devised for the commando forces that are to be dropped on bansheethe culmination of ten thousand. To my beloved father, first and foremost john william steakley and to eagle, first and foremost pal, this book is gratefully dedicated. It is a story of the horror, the courage, and the aftermath of combat, and also of how strength of spirit can be the greatest armor of all. John steakley is best known for his science fiction writing. The main characters of this science fiction, fiction story are felix, jack crow. From what i know about steakley, he intended armor to be a starship troopers with better action scenes.
I asked him about a sequel or prequel and told him i had some ideas of my own i would share with him. He has published two novels, including his acclaimed military science fiction novel armor, as. I should have dropped this book about 25% of the way in, when it stopped being interesting and became instead an thoroughly uneven stack of cliches and beleaguered heavyhanded obvious solutions to half assed mysteries. Part 1 the storys divided into pieces and begins with felix. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. The military scifi classic of courage on a dangerous alien planetthe planet is called banshee. He published the acclaimed novels armor and vampires, the latter of which was the basis for john carpenter s film of the same name. Written by john steakley, audiobook narrated by tom weiner.
Armor is a military science fiction novel by john steakley. He published two novels, including his acclaimed military science fiction novel armor, as. There is a good reason why john steakleys armor still, after all these years is a common sight on the shelves of your local bookstore. John steakley 19512010 was an american author best known for his science fiction writing. This book is the story of felix an important individual who wants to forget his past and joins fleet to fight in the antwar. Then followed drakes hammers slammers books, joe haldemans the forever war, john steakley s armor, john scalzis old mans war and the dorsai books by gordon r. Pdf armor book by john steakley free download 426 pages.
John steakley only published two relatively obscure novels in his life. Armor sci fi literature class presentation youtube. Armor is a 1984 science fiction novel by john steakley. About john steakley john steakley 19512010 was an american author best known for his science fiction writing. He published four short science fiction and fantasy stories. Its friday and here is our discussion on armor duration. The controlling intelligence for the ants was never addressed or even why we wanted to fight on the planet. It has some superficial similarities with robert a. Sep 01, 2009 listen to armor audiobook by john steakley. July 26, 1951 november 27, 2010 was an american author, best known for his science fiction writing. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Its a bit understandable in the case of felix since he has a secret that is revealed at the end of the book.
Baen readers list of recommended military sf wwend. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The military scifi classic of courage on a dangerous alien planet the planet is called banshee. The first, published in 1984, was armor, and while taking clear inspiration from robert heinleins starship troopers, it presupposed the space marine subgenre by a few years. Dec 11, 2015 john steakley only published two relatively obscure novels in his life. He published two novels, including his acclaimed military science fiction novel armor, as well as four short science fiction and fantasy stories. John steakleys armor 1984, daw is regarded, in many ways, as a companion to heinleins starship troopers.
John steakley, born 1951 in cleburne, texas was best known for his science fiction writing. The stark realities of john steakley s military sf novel armor. John steakley armor is, i believe, my favorite science fiction novel ever. The armor study guide contains a comprehensive summary and analysis of armor by john steakley. Heinleins starship troopers but concentrates more on the psychological effects of violence on human beings rather than on the political aspect of the military, which was the focus of heinleins novel. If you read only those titles you will get a good idea of the power and appeal of military sf. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 426 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. In interviews given at the time of publication, steakley is quoted as saying that he wrote the book to explore the combat elements of a starship trooperslike universe. I loved the book and always recommend it to friends. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. He published two novels, including his acclaimed military science fiction novel armor, as well as. He had always managed to make acquaintances without much effort.
This book reached out and sucked me in from chapter one. Armor by john steakley read free online read best books. It is my favorite scifi book and in my top 5 favorite books in general. Would anyone happen to have saved the excerpt of armor ii that apparently used to be on john steakley s website. Armor by john steakley, 9780886773687, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. As i finished armor by john steakley this morning, i laughed from the depths of me.
Body armor has been devised for the commando forces that are to be dropped on bansheethe culmination of ten thousand years of the. Of course i was into the armor aspect of the book as i watched voltron and robotech. Discover book depositorys huge selection of john steakley books online. By john steakley armor by john steakley the military scifi classic of courage on a dangerous alien planet the planet is called banshee. In the armor novel by john steakley, why was this character killed.
When i found armor, i was initially skeptical that an unknown like john steakley could top the legend heinlein. He has published two novels, including his acclaimed military science fiction novel armor, as well as four short science fiction and fantasy stories. Armor by john steakley 1984, paperback for sale online ebay. Which was odd since he didnt have trouble with people. This book is the story of felix an important individual who wants to.
Armor library edition by john steakley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He has published two novels, including his acclaimed military science fiction novel armor, as well as four short science fiction and. But basically, thats the worst reason i can think of for killing. A friend recommended this book based on our similar tastes. John steakleys book, armor, is about the first interplanetary war. This book is going to join the ranks of the classics of science fiction. And, despite what had happened, he still liked people. John steakley was best known for his science fiction writing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The military scifi classic in a striking new package felix is an earth soldier, encased in special body armor. Its been a while since we had some book talk and a previous commenter recommended this one with don having a positive experience, so.