Description
The planet is called Banshee. The air is unbreathable, the water is poisonous. It is home to the most implacable enemies that humanity has ever encountered. Body armour has been devised for the commando forces that are to be dropped on Banshee. A trooper in this armour is a one-man, atomic powered battle fortress. But he will have to fight a nearly endless horde of berserk, hard-shelled monsters. Felix is a scout in A-team Two. Highly competent, he is the sole survivor of mission after mission. Yet he is a man consumed by fear and hatred. Will the armour be enough to protect him?
About the Author
John Steakley was best known for his science fiction writing. He published two novels, including his acclaimed military science fiction novel Armor, as well as four short science fiction and fantasy stories.
Reviews
Praise for Armor
"Armor is a fascinating war-story, a unique take on the military SF genre.... Well worth a read."-Jamie Sawyer, author of The Lazarus War series
"This is a serious book which shows the violence and brutality of war, the cynicism and hypocrisy with which it is waged, and the real and terrible fears of the combatants." -VOYA
"The book is gripping, forceful, and compelling. The evolution of the characters is a tour-de-force." -Kliatt
"Well-worth reading." -Analog
"Steakley's writing is quite good. He has smoothness and polish that are rare in first novels.... the action is so well-paced that the reader's interest is continually held." -Other Realms
"This book is a must read.... It's one of those stories where the author understood the human heart and soul so much that there could never be a complete adaptation in any other medium." -Bleeding Edge Gaming
Book Information
ISBN 9780756417086
Author John Steakley
Format Paperback
Page Count 432
Imprint DAW Books
Publisher Astra Publishing House
About the Author
John Steakley was best known for his science fiction writing. He published two novels, including his acclaimed military science fiction novel Armor, as well as four short science fiction and fantasy stories.
Reviews
Praise for Armor
"Armor is a fascinating war-story, a unique take on the military SF genre.... Well worth a read."-Jamie Sawyer, author of The Lazarus War series
"This is a serious book which shows the violence and brutality of war, the cynicism and hypocrisy with which it is waged, and the real and terrible fears of the combatants." -VOYA
"The book is gripping, forceful, and compelling. The evolution of the characters is a tour-de-force." -Kliatt
"Well-worth reading." -Analog
"Steakley's writing is quite good. He has smoothness and polish that are rare in first novels.... the action is so well-paced that the reader's interest is continually held." -Other Realms
"This book is a must read.... It's one of those stories where the author understood the human heart and soul so much that there could never be a complete adaptation in any other medium." -Bleeding Edge Gaming
Book Information
ISBN 9780756417086
Author John Steakley
Format Paperback
Page Count 432
Imprint DAW Books
Publisher Astra Publishing House
