Armor, by john steakley, depicts battles that engulf humanity in a wartorn future. Still as helpful with controlling my ptsd as it was the first time i read it. Felix finds himself enlisted as a fleet scout on a planet called. Its not the same as adobe reader, which you probably already have on your computer. 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. Armor by john steakley at the best online ebook storage. 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. John steakley 19512010 was an american author best known for his science fiction writing. The two plots do intertwine, but the plots arent the appeal of this novel. The stark realities of john steakley s military sf novel armor.
A place to discuss published sfnovels, short stories, comics. But the novel that stuck with me the most was his first work, armor 1984. John steakley has written four short stories, three films, and two novels. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Would anyone happen to have saved the excerpt of armor ii that apparently used to be on john steakley s website. I think its one book that all sf afficionados should have. Overview it is the story of felix, a man consumed by fear and hatred. Sequel to novel armor by john steakley science fiction. I tried to access it, but the site no longer exists since he has unfortunately died.
John steakley, born 1951 in cleburne, texas was best known for his science fiction writing. Armor by john steakley, 9780886773687, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. A friend recommended this book based on our similar tastes. He also wrote several short stories in the scifi and fantasy genres. When i was in iraq, my platoon sergeant gave me a dogeared copy of armor after some serious stuff happened and he saw that i was having a difficult time coping with it all, i was on the extreme edge of depression as suicide, it. Armor is, i believe, my favorite science fiction novel ever. John steakley books list of books by john steakley.
He published the acclaimed novels armor and vampires, the latter of which was the basis for john carpenters film of the same name. The military scifi classic of courage on a dangerous alien planetthe planet is called banshee. Well, what we ended up with was something much, much more. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. John steakley only published two relatively obscure novels in his life.
The publisher has supplied this book in drm free form with digital watermarking. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. There is a good reason why john steakley s armor still, after all these years is a common sight on the shelves of your local bookstore. 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 books list of books by author john steakley. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 426 pages and is available in mass market paperback format.
John steakley armor is, i believe, my favorite science fiction novel ever. He published two novels, including his acclaimed military science fiction novel armor, as well as four short. The stark realities of john steakleys military sf novel armor. Armor by john steakley read free online read best books. Armor sci fi literature class presentation youtube. 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. The book is divided into three parts, the first following felix and the second jack crow. Armor is a military science fiction novel by john steakley.
Of course i was into the armor aspect of the book as i watched voltron and robotech. It has some superficial similarities with robert a. The military scifi classic of courage on a dangerous alien planet the planet is called banshee. 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.
Body armor has been devised for the commando forces that are to be dropped on bansheethe culmination of ten thousand years of the. Written by john steakley, audiobook narrated by tom weiner. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Armor library edition by john steakley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Adobe digital editions this is a free app specially developed for ebooks. July 26, 1951 november 27, 2010 was an american author, best known for his science fiction writing. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read armor.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Its the distant future, and humanity is embroiled in a bug war with the implacable, incomprehensible ants. Sad to say, whatever he had written is lost to the general public, at least until one of his books become a major blockbuster motion picture and demand sharply. Shop our 20 books for 2020 that will help you live the very best shop our 20 for 20. Armor by john steakley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The stark realities of john steakleys military sf novel armor tor. I asked him about a sequel or prequel and told him i had some ideas of my own i would share with him. John steakley wrote armor, which can be purchased at a lower price at.
John steakly captures the atmosphere of combat albeit in a science fiction genre better than anyone i know of. Armor is a 1984 science fiction novel by john steakley. Pdf armor book by john steakley free download 426 pages. John steakley author of armor goodreads share book.
Starship troopers is a good book, but steakleys armor is a great book. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. 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. Which was odd since he didnt have trouble with people. This book is the story of felix an important individual who wants to. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. When i found armor, i was initially skeptical that an unknown like john steakley could top the legend heinlein. The main characters of this science fiction, fiction story are felix, jack crow. This book reached out and sucked me in from chapter one.
I am pretty sure if this book was was written today that we would see multiple sequels to this as he definitely could have expounded on character stories that i would probably have enjoyed reading. Download and read online for free armor by john steakley. This is one of the best sci fi books i have ever read. He had always managed to make acquaintances without much effort. Search results for john steakley sorted by relevance. Im a big fan of armor and would be stoked if someone had saved it. From what i know about steakley, he intended armor to be a starship troopers with better action scenes. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
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