Catalyst by SJ Kincaid
Synopsis:
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?
Review:
The exciting and dramatic trilogy Insignia concludes with this climactic installment. Tom faces a challenge of a changed school for the first half of the novel. And there is a surprising event that changes everything going forward. Tom and all of his relationships are tested – from his father to his best friends. With plenty of twists and turns, the plot is completely unpredictable and thrilling. The characters are engaging and add a lot of humor to the otherwise suspenseful mystery. Catalyst brings the trilogy to a satisfying close, that SciFi fans from Middle Reader to adults will thoroughly enjoy.