Insignia expertly combines humor with a disarming and highly realistic view of the future. The characters are real, funny, and memorable. You wont be able to put this book down.Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divergent and InsurgentThe earth is in the middle of WWIII in Insignia, the first entry in S. J. Kincaids fast-paced sci-fi adventure trilogy perfect for fans of Enders Game.The planets 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 doesnt seem like a hero. Hes 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, Toms life completely changes. Suddenly, hes someone important. He has new opportunities, friends, and a shot at having a girlfriend. But theres a price to pay. . . .