Catalyst

By S. J. Kincaid

Price: $10.99

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Catalyst

By S. J. Kincaid

Price: $10.99

About the Book

S. J. Kincaid has created a fascinating dystopian world for Insignia, her futuristic science-fiction adventure series perfect for fans of Ender’s Game. Earth is in the middle of WWIII, battling to determine which governments and corporations will control the resources of the solar system.

Teen Tom Raines grew up with nothing, some days without even a roof over his head. Then his exceptional gaming skills earned him a spot in the Intrasolar Forces, the country’s elite military training program, and his life completely changed.

Now in Catalyst, the explosive series conclusion, dangerous changes have come to the Pentagonal Spire where Tom and his friends train. When a mysterious figure starts fighting against the evil corporations’ horrifying plans, but with methods Tom finds shocking, he must decide which side he’s on.

With slim odds of success, is it even worth the fight?

  • A High-Stakes Series Conclusion: The war for the solar system comes to a head in this explosive finale. With the world on the brink of total corporate takeover, every choice Tom Raines makes could be his last.
  • Teen Gamers Turned Soldiers: Tom’s elite gaming skills made him a prime candidate for the Intrasolar Forces. Now, he and his friends must use their training to fight a war where the lines between ally and enemy are dangerously blurred.
  • Found Family: In the brutal world of the Pentagonal Spire, the only people Tom can truly trust are his friends. But as a new, shocking threat emerges, their loyalty will be tested like never before.
  • Corporate Overlords: A shadowy figure is fighting back against the corporations vying for control, but their methods are terrifying. Tom has to choose a side in a battle where there are no easy answers and no true heroes.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780062093073
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Oct 28, 2014
List price: $10.99
No of pages: 432
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Action & Adventure / General *
BISAC 2: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Science Fiction / General *
BISAC 3: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Technology

S. J. Kincaid

Biography

S. J. Kincaid was born in Alabama, grew up in California, and attended high school in New Hampshire. She also interned for a politician in Washington, DC, and received degrees from universities in Illinois and Ohio, but it was while living beside a haunted graveyard in Edinburgh, Scotland, that she realized she wanted to be a writer. Several years, several manuscripts, and several jobs later, Ms. Kincaid now lives in California, and Catalyst is the conclusion to the Insignia trilogy.

Reviews

Kincaid’s Insignia series has proven science fiction worthy of comparison with Asimov. Readers will be spellbound as they inhale this last chapter. — Booklist (starred review)

Kincaid’s trademark spectacular action sequences and affectionate banter make room for Tom’s coming-of-age without compromising what readers have come to love. An unabashedly optimistic denouement is the perfect ending for this series that’s unafraid to ask readers to grapple with big ideas. — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

About the Book

S. J. Kincaid has created a fascinating dystopian world for Insignia, her futuristic science-fiction adventure series perfect for fans of Ender’s Game. Earth is in the middle of WWIII, battling to determine which governments and corporations will control the resources of the solar system.

Teen Tom Raines grew up with nothing, some days without even a roof over his head. Then his exceptional gaming skills earned him a spot in the Intrasolar Forces, the country’s elite military training program, and his life completely changed.

Now in Catalyst, the explosive series conclusion, dangerous changes have come to the Pentagonal Spire where Tom and his friends train. When a mysterious figure starts fighting against the evil corporations’ horrifying plans, but with methods Tom finds shocking, he must decide which side he’s on.

With slim odds of success, is it even worth the fight?

  • A High-Stakes Series Conclusion: The war for the solar system comes to a head in this explosive finale. With the world on the brink of total corporate takeover, every choice Tom Raines makes could be his last.
  • Teen Gamers Turned Soldiers: Tom’s elite gaming skills made him a prime candidate for the Intrasolar Forces. Now, he and his friends must use their training to fight a war where the lines between ally and enemy are dangerously blurred.
  • Found Family: In the brutal world of the Pentagonal Spire, the only people Tom can truly trust are his friends. But as a new, shocking threat emerges, their loyalty will be tested like never before.
  • Corporate Overlords: A shadowy figure is fighting back against the corporations vying for control, but their methods are terrifying. Tom has to choose a side in a battle where there are no easy answers and no true heroes.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780062093073
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Oct 28, 2014
List price: $10.99
No of pages: 432
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Action & Adventure / General *
BISAC 2: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Science Fiction / General *
BISAC 3: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Technology

S. J. Kincaid

Biography

S. J. Kincaid was born in Alabama, grew up in California, and attended high school in New Hampshire. She also interned for a politician in Washington, DC, and received degrees from universities in Illinois and Ohio, but it was while living beside a haunted graveyard in Edinburgh, Scotland, that she realized she wanted to be a writer. Several years, several manuscripts, and several jobs later, Ms. Kincaid now lives in California, and Catalyst is the conclusion to the Insignia trilogy.

Reviews

Kincaid’s Insignia series has proven science fiction worthy of comparison with Asimov. Readers will be spellbound as they inhale this last chapter. — Booklist (starred review)

Kincaid’s trademark spectacular action sequences and affectionate banter make room for Tom’s coming-of-age without compromising what readers have come to love. An unabashedly optimistic denouement is the perfect ending for this series that’s unafraid to ask readers to grapple with big ideas. — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

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