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  • Written by: John Steakley
  • Narrated by: Tom Weiner
  • Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (122 ratings)

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Armor

Written by: John Steakley
Narrated by: Tom Weiner
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The planet is called Banshee. The air is unbreathable, the water poisonous. It is the home of the most implacable enemies that humanity, in all its interstellar expansion, has ever encountered.

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, 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."

©1984 John Steakley (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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"Gripping, forceful, and compelling....A tour de force." ( Kliatt)

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unique story

the story has a really neat perspective its told from and I enjoyed the world portrayed as it reminds me of an anime I like

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ANTS!

I loved this story, hardly a dull moment. I wish there were more.You may like this if you enjoy power armor, and humans being torn apart by alien creatures. 👍

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One of my favorite books of all time. A great tale

A great story of a soldiers struggle with loss self and command with the acceptance of others.

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Excellent performance of an excellent book.

I've had the original paper copy of this book since 88. I love to pull it out every 5 to 10 years to read it, but it's getting worn. Now I can listen any time I want!

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I love this book.

This books fantastic. The narrator did a great job reading it and I wish there was a sequel.

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Amazing Story

I have read this novel or listened to this audio book at least 3 times a piece and every time it is so enjoyable. Action, humor and heartbreaking in equal shares.

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One of my favorite novels.

Great characters. Excellent narrator. Fun story. What more could you ask for in a book? The story never slides into the generic groove that these novels get stuck in. ARMOR AND ANTS! Do yourself a favor (if you like this genre) and give this one a chance. I have three copies and have listened to the audio format multiple times.

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Stands the test of time

I've loved this story for over 25 years. It has stood the test of time.

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Great sci-fi war/power armour story

Story is engaging and unique. The author writes in a very blunt and punchy format. I think it’s intentional to reflect the characters attitude and thought process.

The performance is good and relates the story effectively as well as being easy to follow character switches.

Part two is rather drawn out and could be dramatically condensed I think. And the story is somewhat predictable but that may also have to do with its age.

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Felix is the best part of this book.

Felix is an awesome character, a true stoic badass. Just too bad all the other characters are shit by comparison.

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