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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... asking her out . He was still thinking of her later that night when he paid for a double room at the front desk , and he was so wired up with anticipation for the next morning that he didn't manage to fall asleep until well past ...
... asking , " Neil rambled on . " Won't squan - squan - lose it all again . Rent an apartment . Bigger than the one that chump Dalton's got your mom living in . Maybe send you ter a real school someday . In a building , y'know ? " He ...
... asked him , waving the coin in two fingers . Tom stared at it , then dragged his gaze up to Marsh's . “ You're really here for me ? You think I could be a Combatant ? " " It's a great opportunity , son . We give trainees an education in ...
... asked him why he hadn't ever held down a job— Why haven't I jammed my neck in the yoke of corporate servitude , you mean ? —or paid taxes - I've got better causes to support with my money than stuffing the coffers of Amerika , Inc. ! So ...
... asked about visiting Rosewood one last time , Marsh shook his head . " As far as your Ms. Falmouth is concerned , you've been moved to a foster home . We keep as quiet as we can about our young recruits , Tom . The only face we put out ...