Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Besides being a writer, he has been a stockcar racer, a semipro football player, a private detective, an actor, and a car salesman. Around fourteen i had just finished reading starship troopers. 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. Written by john steakley, audiobook narrated by tom weiner. The book is divided into three parts, the first following felix and the second jack crow. Dec 11, 2015 john steakley only published two relatively obscure novels in his life. He had always managed to make acquaintances without much effort. Armor library edition by john steakley 9781433294822. 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.
Part 1 the storys divided into pieces and begins with felix. The late john steakley only wrote two books vampires, latterly filmed by john carpenter as. 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. I just finished listening to the audio book of armor. Go search todays deals vouchers amazonbasics best sellers. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. John steakleys armor 1984, daw is regarded, in many ways, as a companion to heinleins starship troopers. If you havent read it, its even better than vampires. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. It has some superficial similarities with robert a. Listen to armor audiobook by john steakley, narrated by tom weiner. This book is the story of felix an important individual who wants to forget his past and joins fleet to fight in the antwar. John steakleys first novel, armor, ranks with my top ten books of all time.
Armor 1984 read online free book by john steakley in. Armor is a military science fiction novel by john steakley. When i found armor, i was initially skeptical that an unknown like john steakley could top the legend heinlein. John steakley is best known for his science fiction writing. 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. Their rather different in plot, or at least in the way the plot plots out. Audible audiobooks audible membership best sellers audible membership best sellers. Sep 01, 2009 listen to armor audiobook by john steakley.
And, despite what had happened, he still liked people. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. I figured that what goodness was found in that movie came from carpenter. What was one of the most memorable moments of armor. 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. I was happy to stumble across vampires, which is also well done, but left me a bit depressed. John steakley, born 1951 in cleburne, texas was best known for his science fiction writing.
Book club genres all book club genres sorting by best selling this month book lists. It is the home of the most implacable enemies that humanity, in all its interstellar expansion, has ever encountered. He also wrote several short stories in the scifi and fantasy genres. Which was odd since he didnt have trouble with people. My head was spinning with powersuits and giant insect aliens. And he is protected not only by his customfitted body armor, the culmination of 10,000 years of the armorers craft, but also by an odd being which seems to live with him, a cold killing machine he calls the engine.
Armor it is the story of felix, a man consumed by fear and hatred. Champions eternal i very muched enjoyed this john steakley vampires inc. Hes on a military starship orbiting a hostile planet called banshee and about to be dropped into combat along with 10,000 fellow warriors. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Armor by john steakley audio book simply audiobooks. Armor 1984 read online free book by john steakley in epub,txt.
Browse audiobooks written by john steakley sorted by. And he is protected not only by his customfitted body. As i finished armor by john steakley this morning, i laughed from the depths of me. Tom weiner the planet is called banshee where the air is unbreathable and the water poisonous. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases customer service todays deals new releases customer service.
The title of this book is armor library edition and it was written by john steakley. This book reached out and sucked me in from chapter one. Well, what we ended up with was something much, much more. John steakley author of armor goodreads share book. Armor library edition by john steakley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. John steakley has written four short stories, three films, and two novels, including vampires, which was the basis for a john carpenter film. 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. This book is the story of felix an important individual who wants to. 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. This particular edition is in a audio cassette format. Armor by john steakley, 9780886773687, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The final scenes are good summarising really what the book is about and the themes that run through it. 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. Nov 27, 2010 john steakley, born 1951 in cleburne, texas was best known for his science fiction writing.
Armor audiobook, written by john steakley audio editions. It reads like an oil painting with deep characters at the center of a blurry canvas, where chaos is a smear of black paint, and speed a rake of colors. Armor by john steakley overdrive rakuten overdrive. Its friday and here is our discussion on armor duration.
All book club genres sorting by best selling this month book lists. Number 29 in my second history of science fiction, today were looking at book built like a tank. A friend recommended this book based on our similar tastes. He has published two novels, including his acclaimed military science fiction novel armor, as well as four short science fiction and fantasy stories. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Armor audiobook by john steakley try our site with free audio books. Steakley conveys the emotions and concepts of both war and the resulting loss incredibly. And he is protected not only by his customfitted body armor, the culmination of ten thousand years of the armorers craft. John steakley books list of books by john steakley. To my beloved father, first and foremost john william steakley and to eagle, first and foremost pal, this book is gratefully dedicated. Highly competent, he is the sole survivor of mission after mission.
Books by john steakley all formats kindle edition audible audiobook paperback audio cd sort by. Even before i finished armor by john steakley this morning, i began to laugh a maniacal laughter from the very depths of me. John steakley only published two relatively obscure novels in his life. John steakley, the author of armor and other excellent science fiction, has just passed.
Browse audiobooks written by john steakley sorted by best. This is felixs storya story of the horror, the courage, and the aftermath of combat, and the story, too, of. 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. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
It reads like an oil painting with deep characters at the center of a blurry canvas, where chaos is a. I have long awaited a sequel to armor, which i hope may still come. Discover book depositorys huge selection of john steakley books online. Body armor has been devised for the commando forces that are to be dropped on bansheethe culmination of ten thousand years of the armorers craft. Starship troopers is a good book, but steakleys armor is a great book. Of course i was into the armor aspect of the book as i watched voltron and robotech. It is the home of the most implacable enemies that humanity has ever encountered. Dennis showalter armor and blood the battle for kursk audiobook duration. Mar 20, 2014 number 29 in my second history of science fiction, today were looking at book built like a tank. Armor is utterly modern and classical simultaneously. A trooper in this armor is a oneman, atomic powered battle fortress. And he is protected, not only by his customfitted body armor, but by an odd being which seems to live within him, a cold killing machine he calls the engine. From what i know about steakley, he intended armor to be a starship troopers with better action scenes.