Operation Bounce House

Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman Pre-Order February 10th 2026

From Matt Dinniman comes Operation Bounce House, a thrilling, inventive sci-fi adventure where colonists, ruthless corporations, and gamer-controlled war machines collide in a high-stakes fight for survival.

On the planet New Sonora, Oliver Lewis dreams of running his family ranch, playing music, and maintaining his aging fleet of intelligent agricultural bots. But when Earth’s government refuses to honor the settlers’ promise of peace, Apex Industries rolls out a deadly plan: an eviction operation disguised as a live-action game called Operation Bounce House, where paying gamers remotely pilot war machines to attack the colonists.

With his home and family at risk, Oliver must rely on his wits, a mysterious book from his grandfather, and a bucket of rusty parts to fight back. Fast-paced, inventive, and full of clever tech, Operation Bounce House is perfect for fans of Ender’s Game, Ready Player One, and sci-fi thrillers with heart—an epic tale of courage, ingenuity, and defending what matters most.