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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... took the opportunity to whisper to Tom , " I didn't mean to get you in trouble . " Tom laughed softly and shook his head . “ You didn't get me in trouble . This is just Ms. Falmouth letting me know how much she missed me . ” His gloves ...
... took advantage of the crimson haze and flung himself toward the iono-sulfuric weapon. He seized it and dropped back into the pit. Pretty straightforward rifle, this one, at least according to the next information bubble. Too weak to ...
... took it back from him and pressed his fingertip over the logo . “ Brigadier General Terry Marsh , United States Air Force , " the old man said . The coin's surface flashed green , verifying his voiceprint , his identity , his ...
... took Neil a moment to speak , as though he'd heard the phantom words . " This is not the only way we have to live . If you're tired of this , we'll settle somewhere . You don't have to join them . Next win and I'm done . " Tom closed ...
... took to keep that story off the internet . ” They emerged into a vast circular area with sleek black tables . " This is Patton Hall , " Olivia told him . " It's the mess hall for young trainees and the officers who live at this ...