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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... dark eyes twinkling on cereal boxes , on vitamin bottles , on T - shirts . Whenever a new Indo - American victory was announced on the news , Elliot was trotted out to give an interview and to talk about how America was sure to win now ...
... dark hair out of her eyes . “ His ego almost explodes out of the screen , doesn't it ? I felt like ducking and covering . " " I can't believe you're a real girl and you're not in love with Elliot Ramirez , ” Tom said appreciatively ...
... dark hair around her finger . " So , this is an online school , " she said coyly . “ Is video chatting Rosewood's version of a date ? ” Tom opened and closed his mouth . She didn't sound like she hated the idea . He broke into a grin ...
... dark feeling descended on him as his father's wet snores saturated the hotel room . Even with the AC on high , the sound thundered in his ears . He shifted , turned , pressed his pillow over his head , trying to muffle it , but it was ...
... dark brown hair out of her eyes , and gave him a slow , mesmerizing smile . Tom gaped at her , his brain blanking ... darkness , confused , and then a slow , steady clapping filled his ears . His real ears . Tom flipped up the visor and.