Solo (Mason novel)

Solo

First edition
Author Robert Mason
Cover artist cover artist
Country United States
Language English
Genre Science fiction
Publisher Putnam (1st edition)
Publication date
 1992 (1st edition)
Media type Print (Hardcover)
ISBN ISBN 0-425-13748-1 (first edition, hardback)

Solo is a 1993 science fiction novel by Robert Mason. The book was Mason's second novel; he had previously written Weapon and a memoir about his experiences in Vietnam titled Chickenhawk.

Plot introduction

When the self-aware Pentagon-built robot, Solo, goes AWOL, the Pentagon uses its reserve robot, Nimrod, as bait luring Solo into a trap meant to destroy him, and setting the stage for a cyborg confrontation.

Plot summary

Solo, a robot designed by the US Government as a hyper intelligent super assassin, goes AWOL on his mission in Nicguaga, and finds himself at the bottom of a lake. Reaching the surface Solo realizes that he needs to recharge, and eventually makes his way to New York, acquiring friends along the way. A widowed bag lady named Laura, quickly befriends Solo and benefits not only from Solo's friendship, but his protection. Solo is bent on his self-imposed mission to rescue his younger "brother," Nimrod, a newer, more advanced robot like Solo. Meanwhile, agents of the Government maneuver to destroy the renegade Solo at any cost.


Film, TV or theatrical adaptations

The feature film Solo created in 1996, is an adaptation of the first book of the series Weapon, and though it borrows the name of the title character from both novels, it is not considered to be true to the source material.

Release details

Paperback, 309 pages Published July 28, 1993 by Berkley (first published 1992) ISBN 0425137481 (ISBN13: 9780425137482) original title Solo

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