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The Armor Heist
The Shipping Wars completely reformed the business of carrying things from one point to another. Competition grew so fierce that it finally burst into armed conflict. The old companies were destroyed by the fighting, and Parcel Service rose out of their combined ashes. Obtaining nation-status, Parcel Service exercised its power to make certain that those dark days of competition are gone. Every truck is armored, every package defended, every step taken to ensure that the mail must flow – through Parcel Service.
When an unscrupulous employee stole a valuable console and sold it to the competition, it was only natural that he used Parcel Service to move the device. He didn’t plan on getting caught or being forced to reveal the tracking number of the package. Now, the rightful owners want their console back, and they’ve offered a ridiculous bounty for its safe return.
Armed with the knowledge of the console’s route, a smuggler, a sniper, and a shape-shifting thief concoct a risky plan to claim the taking on Parcel Service and hitting their armored car – with another armored car.
Set in “The Bright Future,” this short story takes place before book 1 in the “The Cookie Caper.”
When an unscrupulous employee stole a valuable console and sold it to the competition, it was only natural that he used Parcel Service to move the device. He didn’t plan on getting caught or being forced to reveal the tracking number of the package. Now, the rightful owners want their console back, and they’ve offered a ridiculous bounty for its safe return.
Armed with the knowledge of the console’s route, a smuggler, a sniper, and a shape-shifting thief concoct a risky plan to claim the taking on Parcel Service and hitting their armored car – with another armored car.
Set in “The Bright Future,” this short story takes place before book 1 in the “The Cookie Caper.”
58 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 11, 2015
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About the author
D. Clarence Snyder
7 books6 followersD. Clarence Snyder is a retired Master Sergeant (ANG) and unabashed nerd. His works include uncredited technical articles, several issues of the comic book series The Tick (collaborating with Marc Silvia), and an infrequently updated Web Comic.
His first self-published novel The Cookie Caper begins his "Bright Future" series.
His first self-published novel The Cookie Caper begins his "Bright Future" series.
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
August 24, 2016
A perfect short read. This book does not disappoint and though it seems slow to build, that’s just the suspense building. It almost seems to be over too soon, but it’s obvious that this is just one of many adventures in the life of this strong female character, even if you never get to read the rest of them.
I got a copy of this book at a local Con and then kinda forgot about it. In my mind, I guess I felt that just a short read would come and go too quickly for me (it kinda did, but I liked it). Then I decided to get the ebook version and read it on the go. So glad I did. I will read more from this author.
Comparing TV shows and movies to books is sometimes a no no, but not for me. This book reminds me of Inside Man, Johnny Mnemonic, and Alias.
Recommended to fans of heist stories, crime fiction, and real kick-butt women who don’t wear leotards.
I got a copy of this book at a local Con and then kinda forgot about it. In my mind, I guess I felt that just a short read would come and go too quickly for me (it kinda did, but I liked it). Then I decided to get the ebook version and read it on the go. So glad I did. I will read more from this author.
Comparing TV shows and movies to books is sometimes a no no, but not for me. This book reminds me of Inside Man, Johnny Mnemonic, and Alias.
Recommended to fans of heist stories, crime fiction, and real kick-butt women who don’t wear leotards.
July 2, 2017
Set in a dark future in which corporations now have their own sovereignty, D. Clarence Snyder (perhaps best known as having written for The Tick comic book series) accomplishes two things with The Armor Heist: he tells an entertaining caper story and sets up what promises to be a fascinating dystopian world.
There is a lot to like in this short tale: its brevity keeps the action going, even as snippets of interrogation are mixed in throughout. For all of the particulars that Snyder establishes here, there are a myriad of questions waiting to be answered -- fortunately, his Bright Future world extends beyond this short story.
Consider this a taste, a teaser. A perfect way to slip into this world.
Aegis, Canbe, and Pigeon are each interesting in their own rights, and Snyder manages to give them each a unique brand of depth in such a short timeframe. This is a read that you'll easily finish in one sitting -- which is both a strength and a weakness. Fortunately, I also have the first full-length novel in the series, The Cookie Caper, so before long, I'll be diving head-first into this world again.
Dystopia isn't usually this fun, but Snyder does a good job of ensuring thing don't get too dark -- at least for now. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what else the Bright Future has in store.
There is a lot to like in this short tale: its brevity keeps the action going, even as snippets of interrogation are mixed in throughout. For all of the particulars that Snyder establishes here, there are a myriad of questions waiting to be answered -- fortunately, his Bright Future world extends beyond this short story.
Consider this a taste, a teaser. A perfect way to slip into this world.
Aegis, Canbe, and Pigeon are each interesting in their own rights, and Snyder manages to give them each a unique brand of depth in such a short timeframe. This is a read that you'll easily finish in one sitting -- which is both a strength and a weakness. Fortunately, I also have the first full-length novel in the series, The Cookie Caper, so before long, I'll be diving head-first into this world again.
Dystopia isn't usually this fun, but Snyder does a good job of ensuring thing don't get too dark -- at least for now. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what else the Bright Future has in store.
April 28, 2018
Good read
Liked the characters, the setting, and the world be built so quickly. The interplay of corporations, governments, individuals, and the just slightly ahead of modern tech made for an interesting possibility of the future. Enjoyed it, and would like to see if the author does more either of the two main characters.
Liked the characters, the setting, and the world be built so quickly. The interplay of corporations, governments, individuals, and the just slightly ahead of modern tech made for an interesting possibility of the future. Enjoyed it, and would like to see if the author does more either of the two main characters.
March 30, 2016
Enjoyable short story set in a dystopian future
Well written, clever and imaginative premise. Wish it were longer, guess I'll have look for more stories from this author set in this bright future..
Well written, clever and imaginative premise. Wish it were longer, guess I'll have look for more stories from this author set in this bright future..
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