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. . . . |
From inside the book
... 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 short video clip . " Tom sat up straighter , watching the screen resolve into an outdoor view of ...
... Intrasolar Forces trained . Where people like Elliot Ramirez lived . Tom realized what this was . “ All right , did someone put you up to this ? Because I'm not a total chump . Whatever this is really about , I'm not going for it ...
... intrasolar arsenal . In cases like yours , the cognitive skills and reflexes fostered by these gaming simulations prime you perfectly for operating combat machines . " " That's why you picked me ? Because I'm good at games ? " " Because ...
... Intrasolar Forces . The massive spire rose from a five - sided pentagonal base and twisted up into a gleaming , chrome point . Marsh rapped a knobby knuckle on the windowpane . " Used to be , when I was a kid , Tom , this building was a ...
... intrasolar combat operations, the Congressional Defense Committee, which oversees operations here, drafted a document known as the Public Accord.” Tom followed her into the vast lobby of the Pentagonal Spire, General Marsh behind them ...