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ARMOR by John Steakley FREE SHIPPING paperback book sci fi military classic
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller Notes
- “wonderful book - guaranteed complete and readable.”
- Subject
- Science Fiction
- ISBN
- 9780886773687
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
DAW
ISBN-10
0886773687
ISBN-13
9780886773687
eBay Product ID (ePID)
269283
Product Key Features
Book Title
Armor
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Science Fiction / Action & Adventure, Science Fiction / Hard Science Fiction, Science Fiction / Military, Science Fiction / General
Publication Year
1984
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction
Format
Mass Market
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
7.8 Oz
Item Length
6.7 in
Item Width
4.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2011-656734
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, 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
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
813.6
Grade To
UP
Synopsis
Felix is an Earth soldier, encased in special body armour designed to withstand Earth's most implacable enemy - a bio-engineered, insectoid alien horde. But Felix is also equipped with internal mechanisms that enable him and his fellow soldiers to survive battle situations that would normally destroy a man's mind. This is a remarkable novel of the horror, the courage and the aftermath of combat - and how the strength of the human spirit can be the greatest armour of all., The military sci-fi classic of courage on a dangerous alien planet The planet is called Banshee. The air is unbreathable, the water is poisonous. It is home to the most implacable enemies that humanity, in all its interstellar expansion, has ever encountered. Body armor has been devised for the commando forces that are to be dropped on Banshee--the culmination of ten thousand years of the armorers' craft. A trooper in this armor is a one-man, atomic powered battle fortress. But he will have to fight a nearly endless horde of berserk, hard-shelled monsters--the fighting arm of a species which uses biological technology to design perfect, mindless war minions. 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. And he is protected, not only by his custom-fitted body armor, but by an odd being which seems to live within him, a cold killing machine he calls "The Engine." This is Felix's story--a story of the horror, the courage, and the aftermath of combat, and the story, too, of how strength of spirit can be the greatest armor of all.
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- Feb 08, 2017
Super book!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books
- Aug 13, 2019
Armor refers to a suit that is basically a alternate personality. Very well written.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: betterworldbookswest
- Oct 27, 2020
Ahead of its time
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: oriontechllc
- Aug 08, 2023
Best book ever. However, this book has a sticker on the spine that is difficult to remove.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: betterworldbooks
- Dec 28, 2017
Great Story
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: discover-books
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- 7***h (114)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseA Wonderful Shop! I am a Returned Customer, and have done so many reviews, I would just say Explorer's Market does a superlative job in checking all the Boxes ~ Photography, Description, Pricing, Shipping and Packaging, and Quality and Value. If you have not been here, do consider a visit. You will not be disappointed!! Thank you Explorer's Market!
- a***a- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem was in good condition when it arrived. Packed very well. Quality and value is good. Appearance is amazing. Received exactly what was described. Fast shipping. A++ seller. Thank you for a smooth transaction.
- c***c (571)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseVery happy with the magazine, and the care taken in packaging it. It was indeed as described, and a good value with the reasonable price and shipping cost. I would definitely buy from this vendor again! Thanks so much.OCTOBER 13, 1962 THE SATURDAY EVENING POST MAGAZINE U.S. JETS COVER ART! (#276958982468)