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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... military headquarters for the 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 ...
... military traditionals stood at attention. Marsh exchanged salutes with the ranking officer, stood statue stiff for his retina verification scan, then gestured for Tom to accompany him into an elevator. They dropped into the Pentagon ...
... military . I'm a licensed social worker , and I'm here for you kids . You can speak to me in confidence if any issues arise . I am here to be your advocate , even if your problem is with your military custodians . " General Marsh took ...
... military history - generals and a strategist . Five sides to a pentagon , five divisions . " He studied Tom a moment . " Now , it's time you saw the training rooms , Mr. Raines . I think he's ready , if you concur , Ms. Ossare ...
... military treats its people , Tom ? They chew them up and spit them out , that's how . You're just another piece of equipment to them . Equipment . A computer was a piece of equipment . He would be equipment . " That's the only way I can ...