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Armada

A Novel

by Ernest Cline · 2015 · 368 pages

George R.R. Martin
George R.R. Martin
George R. R. Martin
George R. R. Martin
Recommended by 2 elites

Recommended by 2 Elites

George R.R. Martin

George R. R. Martin

About This Book

Zack Lightman is a high school student and expert gamer who discovers that his favorite flight simulator is actually a secret global recruitment tool. When an actual alien invasion begins, Zack must use his virtual combat skills to pilot real ships and defend the planet. The story examines the convergence of gaming, military preparation, and pop-culture mythology.

Genres

Science & TechnologyFiction & Literature

Topics

Decision MakingMotivationResilienceStorytellingSystems Thinking

Book Details

Published

2015

Pages

368

Language

en

ISBN

9780804137256

Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Science Fiction (2015)

Audiobook Available

11h 50m
Narrated by Wil Wheaton

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