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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... sure his dad's glory days would return . Any minute , Neil was going to turn back into that winner he used to be , then they'd stay in one place and his mom would return , and she'd be so sorry she'd left them . But now , at fourteen ...
... Sure , a lot of people had it worse . A lot . There were families on the streets , gathered in tent cities , squatting in derelict buildings and abandoned factories . But there were also guys like Serge Leon who'd lived in one place for ...
... " Got it . " Tom couldn't help wondering at the look on his dad's face when he walked away . Neil stared after him like he was sure this was the last time they'd ever see each other . CHAPTER THREE AS THE AIRPLANE hummed around him , Tom.
... sure ? It's okay to tell me . I can answer any questions you have . " And suddenly , Tom knew why she just happened to be here , of all possible people in the Pentagonal Spire . He knew . He pulled his hand back and grabbed his drink ...
... sure I was sold on this . It's the way he did it . ” Her amber eyes stayed fixed upon his . “ You feel manipulated ? ” " No , " Tom said flatly , " because he hasn't manipulated me . He's just trying to manipulate me . I mean , would ...