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Starship Dorsano Chronicles #2
War & Quel
This is an alternate cover edition - ASIN: B01N75WI6X
After you’ve saved the galaxy, what comes next?
In the second instalment of the award-winning Starship Dorsano Chronicles, Cooper Simpson and his mates return to Earth for a heroes welcome. But reintegration isn’t as simple as they expected. Fame and fortune beyond their wildest dreams start to drive them apart, while global governments want to use their knowledge of the galaxy for purposes best described as sinister. Unfortunately for them, though, there’s bigger issues at hand. With the fallout from the boys’ escapades at the Galactic Council steering the planets towards all-out war, Earth is going to be drawn into the conflict, whether it wants to be or not. But there’s no reason to worry - Cooper has a plan. Get the gang back together, convince the world they’re the right men for the job, train Earth’s best and brightest soldiers for war, and then take on the most dangerous threat the galaxy has ever seen. All the while facing enemies actively hoping – and helping to ensure – they’ll fail. Sounds like a walk in the park.
After you’ve saved the galaxy, what comes next?
In the second instalment of the award-winning Starship Dorsano Chronicles, Cooper Simpson and his mates return to Earth for a heroes welcome. But reintegration isn’t as simple as they expected. Fame and fortune beyond their wildest dreams start to drive them apart, while global governments want to use their knowledge of the galaxy for purposes best described as sinister. Unfortunately for them, though, there’s bigger issues at hand. With the fallout from the boys’ escapades at the Galactic Council steering the planets towards all-out war, Earth is going to be drawn into the conflict, whether it wants to be or not. But there’s no reason to worry - Cooper has a plan. Get the gang back together, convince the world they’re the right men for the job, train Earth’s best and brightest soldiers for war, and then take on the most dangerous threat the galaxy has ever seen. All the while facing enemies actively hoping – and helping to ensure – they’ll fail. Sounds like a walk in the park.
358 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2017
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About the author
Matt J. Pike
26 books54 followers*Matt donates money from each book sold to find a cure for Rett Syndrome, a neurological condition his youngest daughter has*
Like the legendary R M Williams, Matt was born in Jamestown in rural South Australia. But that’s where the remarkable similarities between these two end. While Reginald went from bushman to world renowned millionaire outback clothing designer, Matt is a complete dag who was lured by the city lights of Adelaide. Kindergarten in the big smoke was a culture shock, but it is here he first discovered his love of storytelling.
In high school that love found an outlet in a series of completely unflattering cartoons about fellow students and teachers alike. He survived long enough to further his art into a successful career in multimedia design but, like a zombified leech, the lure of the written word gnawed at him, forcing him to pen his first novel, the award-winning sci-fi comedy epic, Kings of the World. It was followed the next year by Amazon Australia dystopian sci-fi best-seller Apocalypse: Diary of a Survivor.
Matt donates part-proceeds of each book sold to find a cure for Rett Syndrome, a neurological condition the youngest of his three children, Abby, has. As a gorgeous Rett angel, Abby cannot walk, talk or use her hands in a meaningful way. So, not only is each of your book purchases a ticket to fantastically rounded, character driven, hilarious and poignant sci-fi awesomeness, it wraps you in a warm feeling that you’ve made a difference to people who deserve your help the most. Like the zombified leech it’s a no-brainer.
Like the legendary R M Williams, Matt was born in Jamestown in rural South Australia. But that’s where the remarkable similarities between these two end. While Reginald went from bushman to world renowned millionaire outback clothing designer, Matt is a complete dag who was lured by the city lights of Adelaide. Kindergarten in the big smoke was a culture shock, but it is here he first discovered his love of storytelling.
In high school that love found an outlet in a series of completely unflattering cartoons about fellow students and teachers alike. He survived long enough to further his art into a successful career in multimedia design but, like a zombified leech, the lure of the written word gnawed at him, forcing him to pen his first novel, the award-winning sci-fi comedy epic, Kings of the World. It was followed the next year by Amazon Australia dystopian sci-fi best-seller Apocalypse: Diary of a Survivor.
Matt donates part-proceeds of each book sold to find a cure for Rett Syndrome, a neurological condition the youngest of his three children, Abby, has. As a gorgeous Rett angel, Abby cannot walk, talk or use her hands in a meaningful way. So, not only is each of your book purchases a ticket to fantastically rounded, character driven, hilarious and poignant sci-fi awesomeness, it wraps you in a warm feeling that you’ve made a difference to people who deserve your help the most. Like the zombified leech it’s a no-brainer.
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August 4, 2018
This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: War and Quel
Author: Matt J. Pike
Star Rating: 4.5 Stars
Number of Readers: 19
Stats
Editing: 9/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Content: 10/10
Cover: 8/10
Of the 19 readers:
18 would read another book by this author.
14 thought the cover was good or excellent.
18 felt it was easy to follow.
18 would recommend this story to another reader to try.
11 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
8 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
17 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
18 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
‘The cover was a bit young for the book. I thought it might b for younger children. But then I read it and discovered it was perfect for me – boy, aged 15. Funny in parts with plenty of adventure. The characters were cool – they seemed to argue a lot – and the plot was exciting. I liked it.’ boy, aged 15
‘The best character is Cooper. He’s up for anything; sort of battle-hardened with a soft side.’ Girl, aged 14
‘Slow to get going, but most books are. Picked up in the middle and ended strong. I’m up for reading book three. Boy, aged 16
‘Best sci-fi I have read this year. And that’s saying a lot as I read sci-fi all of the time. I liked that it was funny too. I giggled all the way through.’ Boy aged 15
‘Excellent book.’ Girl aged 15
‘Not for me, but I bet my 14 year old brother would love it. Boy’s humour and a stack of sci-fi stuff.’ Girl, aged 16
To Sum It Up:
‘Exciting. Fun. This is a BLAST! A finalist and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Title: War and Quel
Author: Matt J. Pike
Star Rating: 4.5 Stars
Number of Readers: 19
Stats
Editing: 9/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Content: 10/10
Cover: 8/10
Of the 19 readers:
18 would read another book by this author.
14 thought the cover was good or excellent.
18 felt it was easy to follow.
18 would recommend this story to another reader to try.
11 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
8 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
17 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
18 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
‘The cover was a bit young for the book. I thought it might b for younger children. But then I read it and discovered it was perfect for me – boy, aged 15. Funny in parts with plenty of adventure. The characters were cool – they seemed to argue a lot – and the plot was exciting. I liked it.’ boy, aged 15
‘The best character is Cooper. He’s up for anything; sort of battle-hardened with a soft side.’ Girl, aged 14
‘Slow to get going, but most books are. Picked up in the middle and ended strong. I’m up for reading book three. Boy, aged 16
‘Best sci-fi I have read this year. And that’s saying a lot as I read sci-fi all of the time. I liked that it was funny too. I giggled all the way through.’ Boy aged 15
‘Excellent book.’ Girl aged 15
‘Not for me, but I bet my 14 year old brother would love it. Boy’s humour and a stack of sci-fi stuff.’ Girl, aged 16
To Sum It Up:
‘Exciting. Fun. This is a BLAST! A finalist and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
November 10, 2022
I'm not sure what to say except I can't wait for the next book.
I reread both books in the series this week. This is a great sequel to the series.
The boys are back and are doing what the love in a new ship. I won't give away any spoilers but the ending was a little predictable. You can't just make 4 18 year olds rulera of earth without some pushback from world leaders.
Like i said I hope the next book comes out soon!
I reread both books in the series this week. This is a great sequel to the series.
The boys are back and are doing what the love in a new ship. I won't give away any spoilers but the ending was a little predictable. You can't just make 4 18 year olds rulera of earth without some pushback from world leaders.
Like i said I hope the next book comes out soon!
March 24, 2018
It's a fun rear lol
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