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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... took the elevator to the sixth floor and stepped out into a sleek , windowless room with a plush arrangement of couches in rows , gaming consoles , an air hockey table , a Ping - Pong table , a pool table , and towering bookshelves ...
... The voice startled him . Tom's gaze jolted . It took him a long moment to remember the English language and the fact that he was capable of using it . " So that wasn't an avatar . " " Nope . " Heather Akron was impossibly prettier in.
... took it . “ Thanks . I used up my snack allotment for this week on lattes . It's so bad , but I can't say no to myself sometimes . " " You don't have to . Say no to yourself , I mean . Not about lattes . " He stumbled over the words as ...