Browse other questions tagged john steakley armor book or ask your own question. Heinlein s 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. This is a serious book which shows the violence and brutality of war, the cynicism and hypocrisy with. John steakley s armor 1984, daw is regarded, in many ways, as a companion to heinleins starship troopers. Sequel to novel armor by john steakley science fiction. The stark realities of john steakley s military sf novel armor. 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. Steakley actually juggles two stories here, both of which read like a novel in their. And, despite what had happened, he still liked people.
Armor doesnt hide its connections to heinleins famous novel. Armor by john steakley read free online read best books. Armor is a 1984 science fiction novel by john steakley. Search for your favorite author and through the power of ibm watson. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. John steakley author of armor goodreads share book. He published the acclaimed novels armor and vampires, the latter of which was the basis for john carpenters film of the same name. But the novel that stuck with me the most was his first work, armor 1984. Armor by john steakley 1984, paperback for sale online. John steakley is one of them, and this morning i thought ill go to. He published two novels, including his acclaimed military science fiction novel.
John steakley has written four short stories, three films, and two novels, including vampires, which was the basis for a john carpenter film. Armor daw science fiction mass market paperback 4 december 1984 by john steakley author visit amazons john steakley page. John steakley books list of books by author john steakley. Armor by john steakley audio book simply audiobooks. 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. 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. Armor by john steakley abebooks shop for books, art. In the armor novel by john steakley, why was this character killed. John steakley audio books, best sellers, author bio. Starship troopers is a good book, but steakleys armor is a great book. 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. Browse other questions tagged armor book john steakley or ask your own question. Armor by john steakley, 9780886773687, available at book depository.
Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need. Asimov, bradbury, clarke, dick, heinlein and other sf books. Which was odd since he didnt have trouble with people. Armor is a military science fiction novel by john steakley. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 426 pages and is available in mass market paperback format.
I go back and revisit the tale of jack crow and felix every so often, and it only improves with time. It is my favorite scifi book and in my top 5 favorite books in general. The first edition of the novel was published in december 1984, and was written by john steakley. The military scifi classic of courage on a dangerous alien planet the planet is called banshee. The main characters of this science fiction, fiction story are felix, jack crow. Johns other book is just as grim as his story of powered armor and the men inside of the suits. The stark realities of john steakleys military sf novel armor. Buy armor daw science fiction book online at low prices. He wrote cool, pulpy genre fiction with an emphasis on character dynamics and he was actually from my home town, cleburne, tx. John steakley only published two relatively obscure novels in his life.
Armor by john steakley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He published the acclaimed novels armor and vampires, the latter of which was the basis for john carpenter s film of the same name. From an author named steakley youd expect a two fisted, machosized. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Pdf armor book by john steakley free download 426 pages. Starship troopers is a good book, but steakley s armor is a great book. It was good with a really fun ending but the book was very inconsistent throughout the novel and i found myself plowing through some sections that i was not enjoying but the author does bring everything into alignment and writes a good ending for this book. Well written, well performed, actionpacked and heart wrenching.
It has some superficial similarities with robert a. John steakley, the author of armor and other excellent science fiction, has. He published two novels, including his acclaimed military science fiction novel armor, as well as four short science fiction and fantasy stories. He began doing cover paintings for new english library and science fiction monthly, and illustrated works by authors including piers anthony, robert a. I enjoy, though at times feel like i can hear the authors themselves in the prose. Voya the book is gripping, forceful, and compelling. 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 book is divided into three parts, the first following felix and the second jack crow. Armor by steakley, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Armor is, i believe, my favorite science fiction novel ever.
Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. The stark realities of john steakleys military sf novel armor tor. He had always managed to make acquaintances without much effort. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read armor. John steakley 19512010 was an american author best known for his science fiction writing. When i was a kid, john steakley was an author i was immediately interested in for two reasons. Armor is one of the alltime unappreciated gems of scifi. As i finished armor by john steakley this morning, i laughed from the depths of me. Its the distant future, and humanity is embroiled in a bug war with the implacable, incomprehensible ants. I only found out the author died in this thread and that really breaks my heart. John steakley was best known for his science fiction writing. Does anyone know if the recentlydeceased author of armor, john steakley, left behind any notes or outlines of a sequel. John steakley books list of books by john steakley. Steakley also wrote four short science fiction and fantasy stories, including the bluenose limit.
The first, published in, was armor, and while taking clear inspiration. Part 2 begins the parallel story of jack crow, right in the midst of a messy prison. The two plots do intertwine, but the plots arent the appeal of this novel. Body armor has been devised for the commando forces that are to be dropped on bansheethe. Armor by john steakley 9780886773687 boomerang books. Armor it is the story of felix, a man consumed by fear and hatred. When i found armor, i was initially skeptical that an unknown like john steakley could top the legend heinlein. John steakley, born 1951 in cleburne, texas was best known for his science fiction writing. He was working on a sequel to armor, called armor 2, and you can. John steakley wrote armor, which can be purchased at a lower price at. Besides being a writer, he has been a stockcar racer, a semipro football player, a private detective, an actor, and a car salesman. Armor was a great book, i think its most of the reason i like the halo. July 26, 1951 november 27, 2010 was an american author, best known for his science fiction writing. Browse john steakley s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.
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