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Armor

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SKU:
1725
Condition:
Very Good - Minimal shelf wear, light cover and spine creasing. Binding is firm. Clean textblock with bright yellow edges. Pages are crisp, clean, lightly age-toned, and unmarked.
Format:
Mass Paperback, 426 Pages
Publisher:
Daw Books, Inc., 1984
Edition:
First Edition, Fifth Printing
Armor is a military science fiction classic that plunges readers into humanity’s brutal interstellar war against towering insect-like enemies on the hostile planet Banshee. At its center is Felix, a scout soldier who survives impossible battles encased in powerful exoskeleton armor while wrestling with fear, hatred, and the psychological toll of constant combat. The novel masterfully balances intense action with deep exploration of trauma, courage, and the resilience of the human spirit, making Armor as much about inner survival as it is about outer warfare. Originally published by DAW Books, Inc. in 1984, this mass-market paperback edition remains a sought-after collectible, especially in earlier printings.

Armor is a military science fiction classic that plunges readers into humanity’s brutal interstellar war against towering insect-like enemies on the hostile planet Banshee. At its center is Felix, a scout soldier who survives impossible battles encased in powerful exoskeleton armor while wrestling with fear, hatred, and the psychological toll of constant combat. The novel masterfully balances intense action with deep exploration of trauma, courage, and the resilience of the human spirit, making Armor as much about inner survival as it is about outer warfare. Originally published by DAW Books, Inc. in 1984, this mass-market paperback edition remains a sought-after collectible, especially in earlier printings.

About the Author

John William Steakley, Jr. (1951–2010) was an American science fiction author known for his riveting, character-driven storytelling. Born in Cleburne, Texas, he published only a handful of major works, with Armor (1984) and Vampire$ (1990) being his most recognized novels. Steakley’s writing often blends intense action with psychological depth, exploring how extraordinary circumstances shape and strain the human psyche. His work has influenced readers and writers within the military science fiction subgenre and continues to be discussed and appreciated decades after publication.