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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... feel weird and stupid even when he wasn't taken by surprise by some stranger staring at him while he played . " Wait , you know Heather ? You two set up that sim ? " " Ms. Akron was scouting you out for me , ” the old guy said . “ I've ...
... feeling like a chump . " Maybe this isn't for me . " Tom watched Marsh's face as he spoke , relishing the shock that washed over the old features . The general thought he'd hooked him . Thought he would feel he had no choice anymore ...
... 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 , I get to leave ? " “ Yes , Raines . ” Marsh's voice grew gruff . “ He's legally obligated to ...
... feel manipulated ? ” " No , " Tom said flatly , " because he hasn't manipulated me . He's just trying to manipulate ... feeling out of his depth with her . “ Mmm , no . You won't , " Heather said matter - of - factly . " You know exactly ...
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