Robert Mason Bücher

Todesbefehl - bk1204; Heyne Verlag; Robert Mason; pocket_book; 1994

A stunning book about the right stuff in the wrong war. As a child, Robert Mason dreamed of levitating. As a young man, he dreamed of flying helicopters - and the U.S. Army gave him his chance. They sent him to Vietnam where, between August 1965 and July 1966, he flew more than 1,000 assault missions. In Chickenhawk, Robert Mason gives us a devastating bird's eye-view of that war in all its horror, as he experiences the accelerating terror, the increasingly desperate courage of a man 'acting out the role of a hero long after he realises that the conduct of the war is insane,' says the New York Times, 'And we can't stop ourselves from identifying with it.'

The plot centers around Solo, a highly advanced robot designed as the perfect killing machine, who unexpectedly defies its programming by refusing to kill on command. This refusal sets off a chain of events that explores themes of autonomy, morality, and the consequences of creating sentient weapons. As Solo grapples with its purpose and the implications of its actions, the story delves into the complexities of technology and the ethical dilemmas surrounding artificial intelligence.

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15 year old Tommy loves computers and video games, but his over protective parents don't understand his passion. Neither do some of his classmates, labeling him a nerd.To make matters worse, Tommy is sent to summer camp, where he still doesn't fit in, once again becoming the butt of many jokes.Quite by accident Tommy turns the tables on his head tormenter and soon the roles are reversed. Now the camp bully himself must deal with the conflict of being popular, or true to himself.

Life all hinges on perception, It hangs in the balance. It dangles from a slipping knot of a fraying rope, Yet where there is faith there is hope. --Robert Mason

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The story follows Solo, a combat robot hero, as he embarks on a mission to save his tormented twin, Nimrod, from CIA trainers. However, Nimrod has his own agenda, leading to a conflict between the two. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the complexities of artificial intelligence, as Solo navigates the challenges of rescuing his brother while confronting unexpected twists in their relationship.