Insignia, Volume 1"Insignia expertly combines humor with a disarming and highly realistic view of the future. The characters are real, funny, and memorable. You won't be able to put this book down."—Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divergent and Insurgent The earth is in the middle of WWIII in Insignia, the first entry in S. J. Kincaid's fast-paced sci-fi adventure trilogy perfect for fans of Ender's Game. The planet's natural resources are almost gone, and war is being fought to control the assets of the solar system. The enemy is winning. The salvation may be Tom Raines. Tom doesn't seem like a hero. He's a short fourteen-year-old with bad skin. But he has the virtual-reality gaming skills that make him a phenom behind the controls of the battle drones. As a new member of the Intrasolar Forces, Tom's life completely changes. Suddenly, he's someone important. He has new opportunities, friends, and a shot at having a girlfriend. But there's a price to pay. . . . |
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... Elliot was trotted out to give an interview and to talk about how America was sure to win now ! And of course , Elliot was front and center in Nobridis , Inc.'s public service announcements because they sponsored him . He was one of the ...
... Elliot just as he threw a wink at the camera- " I'm just a kid who likes to play with robots . " Tom kept remembering the only interview of Elliot Ramirez he'd ever sat through before this one . His father was in the hotel room with him ...
... Elliot launched into promoting Nobridis . " The next time you think you have too much homework , I want you to consider the burden on this young man's shoulders . Elliot Ramirez is out there forging a future for our nation , securing ...
... Elliot Ramirez lived . Tom realized what this was . “ All right , did someone put you up to this ? Because I'm not a ... Elliot Ramirez , " Tom pointed out . In other words , young people who were promising , talented , go - getters ...
... Elliot Ramirez , in a sparkly unitard . Marsh's eyes narrowed . “ Make fun all you like , young man , but that kid has golden DNA . He'd have been something spectacular wherever he went . If he hadn't ended up with us , Ramirez would be ...