Confessions of a Sentient War Engine

Cybertank Adventure #4

by Timothy J. Gawne

Old Guy rides again! The fourth in a series of thrilling Old Guy/Cybertank adventures sees Old Guy off on some exciting new adventures. Everyone's favorite near obsolete weapon of mass destruction returns with some old, and new, friends in more great stories in the style of Chronicles of Old Guy. While these books are designed to be read in any order, you may find your enjoyment of them is increased by reading them in the order of which they were written. If you haven't read any of these, we suggest you go read the first story in the first books Chronicles of Old Guy. If that interests you then we're pretty sure you'll like the rest.

Genres: Science Fiction

232 pages, Paperback

First published July 26, 2014

About the author

I grew up in Boston, MA, and got an electrical engineering degree from M.I.T. I then worked at Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) for a time, then got my PhD in Physiology, and did a post-doctoral fellowship at the Laboratory of Neuropsychology at the NIH. Since 1996 I have been on the faculty at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, in the Department of Vision Sciences. My primary research interest is in the nature of the neural code, and the physical basis of human thought. I live with my wife Adrienne and an Australian Shepherd named "Ginger" and a strange mutt named "Proton." I have a son who works as an engineer in Vandenberg Air Force base in CA, and a daughter who teaches English in Japan. My hobbies are carpentry, tinkering with electronics, and making plants die.

Reviews

[Charles · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is part of a series of five books about cybertanks in the far future. The author expresses many political and social opinions which I enjoyed even when I didn't necessarily agree. His humor is great and I really hope he writes some more. They are quick to read, amusing and you want to read more. What more can you ask for?

[Steven Sobotta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting collection

This is an interesting collection of mini-stories. Each so called chapter can stand alone, yet are consistent in following each other. Every one is captivating and makes you want more. Definitely a two thumbs up.

[Rocky1927 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good, solid entertainment,

These are very readable, very entertaining books. They are "page-turners" that hold one's interest. There are no deep, philosophical meanings or nail-biting cliff-hangers, just good old fashioned story telling!

[Wayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Irreverent and fun! Of course it's about Old Guy!I

[brian a fiddes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great stories

These books never disappoint me, individually they move at good speed and I have yet to find one that I didn't enjoy.

[Jon Tichenor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I am definitely looking forward to reading the next adventures of Old Guy.

[Miguel Erwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hopefully this isn't the last book in this series. There are a lot of unanswered questions that we'd all love to have answered.

Despite there being only ONE biological human (ok, "super" human and the vampire is a cousin of humanity) as a recurring character, this book provides yet more layers of what it means to be human, to have to make the hard choice between what is the easy choice and what is the right choice.

Great read, great writing!!

[David Harriss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stories of loss

The series returns to its roots, telling random tales from the life of Old Guy. Thematically, these tales are about sacrifice, loss, and forgiveness, and how this can allow both parties to grow.
Mostly Old Guy bumbles around getting into trouble and escaping through luck, firepower, sneakiness, and friends.

A good read for military sf fans.