What if playing computer games could save the world...and the Government's secret weapon was you?
Tom Raines is suddenly recruited into the US Army to train as a virtual reality Combatant to see if he is good enough to help fight World War Three. Equipped with a new computer chip in his brain, it looks as if Tom might actually become somebody. But what happens when you start to question the rules?
In this first part of a fast-paced, futuristic trilogy, S. J. Kincaid asks significant questions concerning the use of technology and the value of life. 20th Century Fox have pre-emptively bought the film rights for the first book in the series.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
US author S.J. Kincaid originally wanted to be an astronaut, but she decided to become a full-time writer after spending a year studying in Edinburgh and living next to a haunted graveyard. Her favourite place to write is her apartment, and she has reverted back to being a lover of print books after a brief flirtation with (and expensive destruction of) an e-reader. Follow S. J. Kincaid at www.sjkincaid.com or on Twitter: @SJKincaidBooks
REVIEWS
INSIGNIA expertly combines humour with a disarming and highly realistic view of the future. The characters are real, funny, and memorable. You won't be able to put it down', Veronica Roth, New York Times bestselling author of the DIVERGENT series
'INSIGNIA is Harry Potter for gamers, with a six-pack of Top Gun thrown in for good measure and reading it was like playing an incredibly addictive video game', Darren, bookzone4boys.blogspot.co.uk
'INSIGNIA completely took my breath away! Guys and girls, geeks and technophobes - everyone is going to love this book...one of my favourite books of the year!', Jo Stapley, onceuponabookcase.blogspot.co.uk
'It's as if it should come with a message - this book will self-destruct after the very last sentence', Casey, dark-readers.com
'I loved this book so much and days after reading, I can't stop thinking about it!', Lynsey, narrativelyspeaking.com
'INSIGNIA is one of the best debut novels I've read...You won't be disappointed', Duncan, literatureforlads.com
'INSIGNIA grabbed hold from page one and didn't let go till the end. It's warfare on a whole new playing field where you need your wits and skills to stay in the game', Michelle, muchlovedbooks.blogspot.com
'The perfect mix of horror and humour, adventure and friendship, technology and emotions. I loved everything about this book!', Megan, thebookaddictedgirl.blogspot.co.uk
'This book is totally unique...It's jam-packed with action, humour and friendship and is a book that I would recommend to boys and girls, young and old', Jade, inkscratchers.blogspot.com
'With computerised battles, international espionage, betrayals and more INSIGNIA is sure to be a big hit with anyone looking for a futuristic sci-fi with likeable characters that will make you laugh out loud', Sarah, feelingfictional.com
'I LOVE that this book takes on board that technology and gaming is our future and could quite possibly be the thing that keeps us safe...An awesome start to what I truly hope continues to be an amazing series', Leanne, districtya.blogspot.com
'I ended up in bed most nights awake and reading this - or just wondering what on earth will happen next. It is a fast-paced thrill ride that will make you laugh and cry', Georgia, booksandwritersjnr.wordpress.com
'S.J. Kincaid has created a feasible futuristic setting that could very well be a world we might live in some day, full of politics and intrigue', Misty and Ninfa, bookaholicsbkcl.blogspot.co.uk