by Jay Barbree
First published 1978
Steve Austin grips the controls as his aircraft systems fail catastrophically. The bionic man must use every enhanced ability to survive what appears to be pilot error but reveals itself as something far more sinister. His cybernetic implants give him superhuman strength and speed, but they cannot overcome the laws of physics when his plane plummets toward earth. Austin fights to regain control while analyzing the mechanical failures that threaten his life. The crisis forces him to confront the limitations of his bionic enhancements and rely on his human instincts as a test pilot. As the ground rushes toward him, Austin discovers that survival depends not just on his artificial parts but on the man he remains beneath the technology.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: man-vs-machine, survival
Period: 20th-century
Paperback · Éditions Héritage, Montréal