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Length
10 hours 48 minutes
Language
English
Narrators
Travis Baldree & Jeff Hays
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“Clever and insightful. Matt Dinniman blends several timely topics into a fast paced Sci-fi adventure. ”
— Moonstone & Mist • Moonstone & Mist Bookshop
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“On the planet colony of New Sonora, survival is no game—until it is. It’s Red Dawn for a future where humans have colonized new planets, except instead of the Russians invading, it’s teenage streamers piloting battle mechs. The action as we follow the ragtag crew is fun and frenetic, but it’s the cast of characters—including an AI bot named Roger—that make the story. Operation Bounce House is a new, sci-fi twist on familiar themes for fans of Dinniman’s work. Full of explosions, humor, and heart, it will have readers ready to suit up for the fight alongside the New Sonorans. ”
— Matt • Mysterious Galaxy Books
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“Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman is an absolutely bananas ride. It's Ender's Game if it grew up on the wrong side of town and the roles were reversed. It's darkly funny and irreverent. It deals with tough real-world issues without feeling too heavy. I never had any idea what was coming next, but I needed to know. ”
— Anna • Katy Budget Books
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“When they’re trying to bounce you from your home, you gotta fight back. Matt Dinniman creates another harrowing situation with a relatable protagonist, quirky AI, and a cast of characters that doesn’t disappoint. ”
— Nathan • Paragraphs & Pages
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“Matt does it again with an amazing sci-fi novel that makes you laugh, cry, and question humanity. How we treat each others online?”
— Codie • Best of Books
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“One of the most interesting takes on colonized planets. What really makes it work are the characters. They’re the kind of people you could actually meet, even if humanity did start over on another world.”
— Kimberly Marcy • Flirting With Fiction
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“This story has lots of action and plenty of charm, and I love the story. But it also makes me pause and think about how our entertainment culture can be exploited and manipulated, and how abuse of AI can one day make it truly impossible to know what is real and what has been faked. ”
— Natalie • Katy Budget Books
A man must fight for his planet against impossible odds when gamers from Earth attempt to remotely annihilate it in this epic, fast-paced novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the smash-hit Dungeon Crawler Carl.All colonist Oliver Lewis ever wanted to do was run the family ranch with his sister, maybe play a gig or two with his band, and keep his family’s aging fleet of intelligent agriculture bots ticking as long as possible. He figures it will be a good thing when the transfer gate finally opens all the way and restores instant travel and full communication between Earth and his planet, New Sonora. But there’s a complication.Even though the settlers were promised they’d be left in peace, Earth’s government now has other plans. The colossal Apex Industries is hired to commence an “eviction action.” But maximizing profits will always be Apex’s number one priority. Why spend money printing and deploying AI soldiers when they can turn it into a game? Why not charge bored Earthers for the opportunity to design their own war machines and remotely pilot them from the comfort of their homes?The game is called Operation Bounce House.Oliver and his friends soon find themselves fighting for their lives against machines piloted by gamers who’ve paid a premium for the privilege. With the help of an old book from his grandfather and a bucket of rusty parts, Oliver is determined to defend the only home he’s ever known.
Matt Dinniman is a writer, artist, and musician (well, he's a bass player) from Gig Harbor, Washington. He is the author of several books, including the bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl series.
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Audiobook details
Author:
Matt Dinniman
Narrators:
Travis Baldree & Jeff Hays
ISBN:
9798217017270
Length:
10 hours 48 minutes
Language:
English
Publisher:
Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
Publication date:
February 10, 2026
Edition:
Unabridged
Libro.fm rank:
#41 Overall
Genre rank:
#3 in Science Fiction
Reviews
“Irreverent yet heartfelt, nostalgic yet wholly original, with Operation Bounce House, Dinniman delivers another anarchic adventure rich with riotous characters and a plot that crackles towards chaos with all the alacrity of a dynamite fuse." – Pierce Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Rising Saga"What if the toxic corporate interests of Earth tasked its most toxic gamers with doing their colonialist bidding? What if their insignificant incel reign of terror reached beyond the borders of their parents' basements and bedrooms, and they were all given remote command of real weapons of war on another world? Matt Dinniman has cooked us all up a deliciously terrifying gamer geek stew, mixing up Avatar and Ender's Game, with a dash of The Last Starfighter and Independence Day thrown in." – Ernest Cline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ready Player One
"Dinniman skillfully cloaks several current-day issues, such as swatting, genocide, othering, and concerns about AI, in this captivating futuristic read."– Booklist (starred review)
“Fast-paced, clever, and with plenty of heart—the rare book that's both thoughtful and tremendously entertaining.” – James Islington, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Will of the Many
"SF readers will have a ball.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Matt Dinniman is an incredible writer. Now enjoy his 100% accurate prophecy of the coming war between interstellar farmers and Call of Duty mech pilots.” – Will Wight, New York Times bestselling author of the Cradle series
"Addictive... The stakes are sky-high, and the Ender's Game-esque plot moves at a rapid clip. ... Fans will not be disappointed." – Library Journal
"Dungeon Crawler Carl author Matt Dinniman’s Operation Bounce House is a hair-raising intergalactic invasion that never forgets the humans at its core.” – BookPage
“Strap in and grab your pitchfork because Matt Dinniman is back again with a fast-paced stand-alone novel that’s sure to leave you itching for more.” – SFF Insider
Praise for Dungeon Crawler Carl:
"Dungeon Crawler Carl is legit awesome."– #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson
“Fresh. Creative. Hilarious. I'm obsessed…Princess Donut is my queen.” – Actor, producer and New York Times bestselling author Felicia Day
"This series has no goddamn business burying so much depth and emotion and complexity under its bawdy, gory surface, but it does so anyway. What a wild-ass and unexpected delight." – New York Times bestselling author Scott Lynch Expand reviews
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