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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... mess hall for young trainees and the officers who live at this installation . " She steered Tom toward the banks of elevators . " This brings us to " -she pointed to a glass door at the end of the hallway beyond the elevators- “ my ...
... mess hall ? There are some meal points on this card . Have a bite to eat . On me . When you feel ready to make your decision , click on the pager . " Tom glanced at the keycard and turned it in his hand for effect . “ And if I say no ...
... mess hall . He watched her hips sway away and tried to think of witty things to say when she finally returned , even though he knew after that , she'd be gone . Beautiful girls didn't hang around to talk to short , ugly guys with bad ...