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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... turned , pressed his pillow over his head , trying to muffle it , but it was like ignoring a hurricane . The noise just grew louder and louder . Finally Tom gave up on sleep and tore off the covers . He needed to shoot something . THE ...
... 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 - American combat machines in space if you ...
... 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 allow it , ” Olivia added . Tom raised his eyes to hers and returned her smile with a ...
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