Kings of the World by Matt J Pike Paperback Book 9781684190188

The galaxy is on the brink of war and only four dysfunctional hormonedriven teenagers from Earth stand in its way God help us all Cooper Simpson canamprsquot believe his luck when an otherwise crappy day ends with an invitation to join the International Galactic Council As Earthamprsquos first leader on the interstellar body he figures itamprsquos got to be better than theampnbsppressures of home and troubles at schoolampnbsp Unfortunately it doesnamprsquot him take long to realise space can also suck theampnbspbig one The other races look down on humanity danger and death lurk around every moon and then thereamprsquos Earthamprsquos other councillors best mate The Ginge who has a tenuous grip on reality plus the last two people he would ever voluntarily spend time with cowardly Pete and school thug Knuckles who prefers to punch first and ask questions laterampnbsp The lads might have the fate of the world in their hands but at first theyamprsquore more interested in cute alien girls and a machine that can literally create anything they want ampndash including limitless free pizzaampnbsp It sounds perfect But as they delve deeper into council politics theyampnbspdiscover a...