{"product_id":"steel-guardian-9798987584163","title":"Steel Guardian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA timid robot protects an abandoned baby in a post-apocalyptic world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AI Uprising destroys society. Machines turn against humans. The military SoldierBots have one function-seek and destroy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlock is a simple CleanerBot programmed to scrub floors and serve hotel guests. Forced to leave his city, he must avoid dangerous SoldierBots and find a new hotel he can call home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when Block discovers a human infant, his surprise attachment to the girl compels him to protect her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, they road trip across the dystopian wastelands of America to a safe haven. Along the way, they encounter Nova, a rebellious soldier and ally. The unlikely friends must tackle the biggest challenge of their lives in this heartwarming science fiction tale of friendship and robot redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey face mortal danger from bands of scavengers, militaristic robots, and Combat Mechs as they cross the post-apoc landscape. But their greatest threat is a cyborg Bounty Hunter who will stop at nothing to find Block and the child-an infant who holds the key to humanity's future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy character-driven science fiction that pulls at your heartstrings and page-turning action, then you'll love the award-finalist first book of this post apoc sci-fi series. Embark on an emotional science fiction adventure like no other with Steel Guardian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteel Guardian is the first novel in the Rusted Wasteland complete series about a robot protagonist protecting found family amid a human vs. robot war. For fans of Isaac Asimov, Martha Wells, JN Chaney, and Becky Chambers, this is a hope punk sci fi book that is heartwarming and full of futuristic action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Award Finalist, Best Science Fiction Novel, The SPSFC**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kenney Solutions LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/27\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798987584163\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 348\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.78d","brand":"Coral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44241082581173,"sku":"9798987584163","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_31282d10-6a47-4892-8f03-4eac8edb952a.jpg?v=1717470937","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/steel-guardian-9798987584163","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}