Armada
A Novel
What's it about
Ever wonder if your video game skills could save the world? For high schooler Zack Lightman, that fantasy becomes a terrifying reality when a spaceship straight out of his favorite game, Armada, appears in the sky. It's not just a game anymore. You'll discover how Zack's years of virtual combat training are put to the ultimate test. Learn how a secret government organization has been using video games to prepare an unsuspecting generation for a real-life alien invasion, and join Zack as he fights to defend Earth.
Meet the author
Ernest Cline is the 1 New York Times bestselling author of Ready Player One, a global phenomenon that cemented his status as a master of pop-culture-infused science fiction. A lifelong gamer and self-proclaimed geek, Cline’s passion for classic video games, 80s movies, and sci-fi lore directly inspired Armada’s story. His unique ability to weave nostalgia and high-stakes adventure creates immersive worlds that feel both fantastical and deeply personal, born from a lifetime of loving the very culture he writes about.
What's it about
Ever wonder if your video game skills could save the world? For high schooler Zack Lightman, that fantasy becomes a terrifying reality when a spaceship straight out of his favorite game, Armada, appears in the sky. It's not just a game anymore. You'll discover how Zack's years of virtual combat training are put to the ultimate test. Learn how a secret government organization has been using video games to prepare an unsuspecting generation for a real-life alien invasion, and join Zack as he fights to defend Earth.
Meet the author
Ernest Cline is the 1 New York Times bestselling author of Ready Player One, a global phenomenon that cemented his status as a master of pop-culture-infused science fiction. A lifelong gamer and self-proclaimed geek, Cline’s passion for classic video games, 80s movies, and sci-fi lore directly inspired Armada’s story. His unique ability to weave nostalgia and high-stakes adventure creates immersive worlds that feel both fantastical and deeply personal, born from a lifetime of loving the very culture he writes about.
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