Operation Bounce House

Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman is a fast, sharp-edged slice of science fiction that blends military sci-fi stakes with gamer culture and a darkly playful sense of fun. Standalone and self-contained, it drops you into a near-future colony world that feels lived-in, weird, and worryingly plausible.

Oliver Lewis just wants to keep the family ranch running on New Sonora and patch up the ageing fleet of smart agriculture bots that make survival possible. But when a long-awaited transfer gate reopens and reconnects the planet to Earth, a corporate “eviction action” follows. Worse: wealthy thrill-seekers can pay to build and remotely pilot custom war machines, turning Oliver’s home into a competitive arena.

Perfect for readers who like dystopian sci-fi, offbeat action, underdog resistance stories, and tech-gone-wrong tension with plenty of momentum.

Step through the gate and see how far Oliver will go to defend New Sonora.