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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... glanced down , startled , and saw her hand resting on his arm . Her voice was a breathy whisper . " You sure ? " LL Tom stared at her as Ms. Falmouth's voice carried on : .. exported conflicts serve several purposes ... " " I'm sure ...
... glanced at General Marsh, and began a salute like the ones he'd seen moments before. General Marsh shook his head. “No saluting, Tom. This is Olivia Ossare. She's a civilian.” The woman beamed at him. “It's a pleasure to meet you, Tom ...
... glanced at the information dockets by a door , and pressed a 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 ...
... glanced at the keycard and turned it in his hand for effect . “ And if I say no , I get to leave ? " “ Yes , Raines . ” Marsh's voice grew gruff . “ He's legally obligated to allow it , ” Olivia added . Tom raised his eyes to hers and ...
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