Insignia, Volume 1In this science fiction adventure trilogy debut, a teen’s gift for games could help his country win a global war—and also seal his fate. “You won’t be able to put this book down.” —Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of the Divergent series More than anything, Tom Raines wants to be important, though his shadowy life is anything but that. For years, Tom’s drifted from casino to casino with his unlucky gambler of a dad, gaming for their survival. Keeping a roof over their heads depends on a careful combination of skill, luck, con artistry, and staying invisible. Then one day, Tom stops being invisible. Someone’s been watching his virtual-reality prowess, and he’s offered the incredible—a place at the Pentagonal Spire, an elite military academy. There, Tom’s instincts for combat will be put to the test and if he passes, he’ll become a member of the Intrasolar Forces, helping to lead his country to victory in World War III. Finally, he’ll be someone important: a superhuman war machine with the tech skills that every virtual-reality warrior dreams of. Life at the Spire holds everything that Tom’s always wanted—friends, the possibility of a girlfriend, and a life where his every action matters—but what will it cost him? Gripping and provocative, S. J. Kincaid’s futuristic thrill ride of a debut crackles with memorable characters, tremendous wit, and a vision of the future that asks startling, timely questions about the melding of humanity and technology. “Hip, high-tech, and hilarious, Insignia made my heart soar and left me with impossible-to-shake questions about technology, reality, and war.” —Rae Carson, author of The Girl of Fire and Thorns |
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... girl next to him . She must've joined the class sometime in the last two weeks . Her avatar was a gorgeous brunette with striking yellow - brown eyes . " Thanks . Nice avatar . " " I'm Heather . " She flashed him a smile . “ And this ...
... girl next to him . She must've joined the class sometime in the last two weeks . Her avatar was a gorgeous brunette with striking yellow - brown eyes . " Thanks . Nice avatar . " " I'm Heather . " She flashed him a smile . “ And this ...
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... girl . For all he knew , she was a guy with a voice modifier who'd hacked the school feed . “ Let's just say , I ... girl ? " Tom couldn't resist asking . " I am so a girl ! " " Yeah , well , I won't believe it till I see it ...
... girl . For all he knew , she was a guy with a voice modifier who'd hacked the school feed . “ Let's just say , I ... girl ? " Tom couldn't resist asking . " I am so a girl ! " " Yeah , well , I won't believe it till I see it ...
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... girl ... he hoped . After she logged off , his avatar remained by his desk , his real body sitting stock - still on the couch in the VR parlor , the enormity of asking a girl out for the first time and having the girl say yes beating ...
... girl ... he hoped . After she logged off , his avatar remained by his desk , his real body sitting stock - still on the couch in the VR parlor , the enormity of asking a girl out for the first time and having the girl say yes beating ...
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... girl . She sat up , tossed her dark brown hair out of her eyes , and gave him a slow , mesmerizing smile . Tom gaped at her , his brain blanking out with disbelief . “ Heather . ” He realized suddenly that she was the incursing gamer ...
... girl . She sat up , tossed her dark brown hair out of her eyes , and gave him a slow , mesmerizing smile . Tom gaped at her , his brain blanking out with disbelief . “ Heather . ” He realized suddenly that she was the incursing gamer ...
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... girls didn't hang around to talk to short , ugly guys with bad acne . So he was all the more astonished a few moments later when she lowered herself across the table from him and slid a drink his way , her fingers poking out of the ...
... girls didn't hang around to talk to short , ugly guys with bad acne . So he was all the more astonished a few moments later when she lowered herself across the table from him and slid a drink his way , her fingers poking out of the ...
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