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   John William Steakley, Jr. (July 26, 1951 – November 27, 2010) was an American science fiction author. He published two major novels, Armor (1984) and Vampire$ (1990); the latter was the basis for John Carpenter's Vampires movie. He published four short science fiction and fantasy stories.

   • Genre: Science fiction, Horror
   • Occupation: Writer

   • Nationality: American
   • Born: July 26, 1951, Cleburne, Texas

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Armor_(novel)Armor (novel) - Wikipedia

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   Armor is a military science fiction novel by John Steakley. It features the military use of exoskeletons and insect-like alien enemies but concentrates on the psychological effects of violence on human beings. It was first published in December 1984.

   • Pages: 432 pp
   • Author: John Steakley

   • Publication date: December 4, 1984
   • Publisher: DAW Books

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   Dec 1, 1984 · John Steakley. 4.11. 19,551 ratings1,098 reviews. Alternate cover edition can be found here. The military sci-fi classic in a striking new package. Felix is an Earth soldier, encased in special body armor designed to withstand Earth's most implacable enemy-a bioengineered, insectoid alien horde.

   • 4.1/5 (19.5K)

   • Format: Mass Market Paperback

5. www.amazon.com › Armor-John-Steakley › dpAmazon.com: Armor: 9780886773687: Steakley, John: Books

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   Dec 4, 1984 · John Steakley was best known for his science fiction writing. He published two novels, including his acclaimed military science fiction novel Armor, as well as four short science fiction and fantasy stories.

   • 4.5/5 (2.9K)
   • Price: $7.99

   • Author: John Steakley
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   Nov 27, 2010 · John Steakley, born 1951 in Cleburne, Texas was best known for his science fiction writing. He wrote two major novels, Armor (1984) and Vampire$ (1991), the latter of which became the basis for John Carpenter's Vampires movie. He also wrote several short stories in the sci-fi and fantasy genres.

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   • Death Date: November 27, 2010

   • Birth Date: July 26, 1951

7. www.goodreads.com › book › showVampire$ by John Steakley | Goodreads

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   3,393 ratings263 reviews. This is bestselling author John Steakley's vampire classic: Vampires infest the modern world and a group of brave people-professional vampire killers-devote their lives to hunting them down. The cult classic is back for fans who like their vampire hunters hard-boiled.

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   Who is John Steakley?

   • John Steakley, born 1951 in Cleburne, Texas was best known for his science fiction writing. He wrote two major novels, Armor (1984) and Vampire$ (1991), the latter of which became the basis for John Carpenter's Vampires movie. He also wrote several short stories in the sci-fi and fantasy genres.

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   How old was John Steakley when he died?

   • Steakley died after a five-year battle with liver disease at his home in McKinney, Texas. He was 59 years old. John Steakley, born 1951 in Cleburne, Texas was best known for his science fiction writing. He wrote two major novels, Armor (1984) and Vampire$ (1991), the latter of which became the basis for John Carpenter's Vampires movie.

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   How many books did John Steakley write?

   • He published two major novels, Armor (1984) and Vampire$ (1990). According to his website, he worked on the incomplete Armor II for years. Steakley wrote the screenplay for the 1997 film, Scary Texas Movie; he also played a nameless bit part in that film. Steakley also played a nameless bit part in the 2000 film Playing Dead .

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   Did Steakley play a role in 'vampire$'?

   • Steakley also played a nameless bit part in the 2000 film Playing Dead . In 1998, John Carpenter directed a screen adaptation of Vampire$ (retitled Vampires ), which starred James Woods as the leader of a Catholic Church -sanctioned team of vampire hunters.

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9. sf-encyclopedia.com › entry › steakley_johnSFE: Steakley, John - SF Encyclopedia

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   Entry updated 12 September 2022. Tagged: Author. (1951-2010) US actor and author who began to publish work of genre interest with "The Bluenose Limit" for Amazing in 1981, but who is chiefly known for his two novels. Armor ( 1984 ), which is Military SF, focuses on an interstellar War between humanity and insectoid Aliens, engagements being ...