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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... don't have to join them . Next win and I'm done . " Tom closed his eyes , blood beating in his head . There would never be a “ next win . " And even if there was , it wouldn't be enough , and the next win would be gambled away just as ...
... don't go together . We tried it , and it turned ugly . Adult brains couldn't adjust to the new hardware . So we use teenagers . By virtue of your youth , your brains are primed for enhancement . The fact is , you can't control Indo ...
... don't alter your thought process , emotions , or memories . We don't change the essence of who you are . That would be a human rights violation . But once we install some hardware in your head , you'll think faster . You'll be one of ...
... don't you escort Tom down to the 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 ...