Warbots

Warbots #1

by G. Harry Stine

In the high-tech laboratories of tomorrow a new breed of super-soldier is born!
The brutal face of warfare has been dramatically altered. Armored giants now roam the explosive fields of battle-massive instruments of devastation with computer minds inseparably linked with the brainwaves of their human masters. They are the Warbots, men and machines combined to create the most lethal warriors in the history of armed conflict.
but a monstrous challenge emerges for the mechanical gladiators emanating from a country technology forgot. As Captain Curt Carson leads his robot infantry in a daring attempt to rescue 105 hostage Americans from the sadistic clutches of a bloodthirsty terrorist army, the soldiers of tomorrow face the butchers of yesterday in a battle for the future of the free world!

Genres: Science Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy

Paperback

First published May 1, 1988

About the author

George Harry Stine attended the University of Colorado in Boulder. Upon his graduation he went to work at White Sands Proving Grounds, first as a civilian scientist and then, from 1955–1957, at the U.S. Naval Ordnance Missile Test Facility as head of the Range Operations Division.

Stine and his wife Barbara were friends of author Robert A. Heinlein, who sponsored their wedding, as Harry's parents were dead and Barbara's mother too ill to travel. Several of Heinlein's books are dedicated one or both of them, most particularly Have Space Suit - Will Travel. Stine also wrote science articles for Popular Mechanix.

G. Harry Stine also used these alternative names:

Lee Correy, Harry Stine, George Harry Stine.

Reviews

[RJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although this novel may not compete with the latest high-tech thrillers of today, one should keep in mind that this was written over three decades ago. One should give credit where credit is due. I found the story adventurous and fun, even if a bit lackluster. I would still spend the time to enjoy more of Stine’s writing should it become available. Three.point.five in memory. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

[denise hodges · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Great Blast From The Past

Like the introduction, I first became aware of the series in 1989 in book form. Mr Stein did offer some good reading and a great story involving high-tech warfare . Actually he showed weakness of high-tech versus more mundane forms of weapons and warfare . No matter how advanced the tech, someone has to be willing to get down in the mud and slug it out. I am so glad to see Stein's work has been uncovered and is started to be re-released . Given the advances in cybernetics and applications military technology anyone reading these books would find it amazing that even being written three decades ago , how prophetic most of the concepts in this series is . I hope that the keepers of G Harry Steins estate will release the other books Mr. Stein has written including the ones under his pen name I know who it is, do you ? Thanks again for a trip down memory lane and a good read. Bill Hodges
P.s. I believe the pen name was Lee Correy (Corey?) He wrote Starship Through Space, Space Doctor, Star Drivers, and Shuttle Down....here's hoping that they are or will be available.

[John · Rating 1 out of 5]

Alrighty, think of this book as a sci-fi remake of the Iran hostage crisis, where the killer robots do battle with Arab swordsmen. It was pretty imaginative on its day, but not an amazing novel.

[Cmoore · Rating 3 out of 5]

The only reason that I was able to finish this book was because it has good bones, so the main action and plotline kept my interest... It certainly wasn't because of the protagonist, Capt. Curt Carson, as I found him to be a thoroughly unlikable character. He might not have been narcissistic, but he certainly loved the sound of his name, and it was used all the freakin' time, all three words strung together, not one, not two, but All Three, ALL the TiMe!!! When he kept his mind on the business of warbots and surviving the military mission, well... that was pretty okay, but as soon as he got to thinking about women, including the female soldiers on his own team, I seriously wanted OUT of this predatory perverts head! Really, don't get me wrong... there's no sex in the book (thankfully), as it's all innuendo, and implied, but that alone was uncomfortable enough to make me feel sullied and icky!
Sean Duregger is an okay voice actor, but he mispronounced several words and that would often pull me out of the book...
So for military action that's packed full up with robots, a big thumbs up... but, if you're looking for good character development, and a less chauvinistic overtone, you'll need to go elsewhere for your reading material.

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

Better than I expected!