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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... fingers : " India and America are allies , and the Euro - Australian block is aligned with us . Russia and China are allies , and they're supported by the African states and the South American Federation . The Coalition of ...
... finger and the chalkboard morphed into a screen . “ Now , I'd like to focus upon the current Intrasolar Forces . I want you to turn your thoughts to the teenagers who are out there deciding the future of your country . We'll play a ...
... finger . " So , this is an online school , " she said coyly . “ Is video chatting Rosewood's version of a date ... fingers to alter the program , and the landscape shifted around them into a private office . She settled at one side ...
... fingers . Tom stared at it , then dragged his gaze up to Marsh's . “ You're really here for me ? You think I could be a Combatant ? " " It's a great opportunity , son . We give trainees an education in strategic theory , and if they're ...
... finger to his lips . " Come in here . " He opened the door to reveal a vast , dark chamber . Tom's eyes adjusted to the dimness , and then he saw them : a group of a dozen or so teenagers stretched out on cots in a ring , eyes closed ...