Fiction Stories and Books Portfolio
Collection of Fiction and Non-Fiction books and contributions by Rizky Bayuputra / Rick Windson.
Operation Syahdan Spear
COMING SOON – MILITARY FICTION NOVEL. Syahdan is set in a fictional conflict in a rich Southeast Asian oil kingdom, torn apart by civil war between Royalists, Islamists, and Socialists. Follows the perspective of US and allied personnel as they are caught in the first major international conflict the region has seen in decades.Syahdan attempts to depict this fictional conflict both as a strategic/tactical projection as well as a realistic depiction of the personal experiences of service members.Reflecting on interviews and other secondary sources given by current and former service members in areas of conflict such as Iraq (2003-2011; 2014-today), Afghanistan (2001-2021), Vietnam (tropic area of interest, 1965-1972), Aceh (Indonesian military, 2002-2006), and eastern Indonesia (2004-present)
Let This Be My Honor.
(Jadikan Ini Harga Diriku)
OUT NOW – HISTORICAL SHORT FICTION. Awarded for Best Short Fiction in the 6th University of Indonesia Art War (2019).
Java, the East Indies, 19th century. A family in the Central Javanese frontier is changed forever by a roving group of bandits; years later, Hussars Cornet Robert van Holt's carries out a quest for revenge in one of the most controversial and bloodiest war Java had ever seen.A realistic depiction of the controversial Java /Diponegoro War based on historical and contextual research.Both English and Indonesian versions are available to read! READ THE FULL STORY HERE.
Last Flight of the Buffaloes
COMING SOON – NOVELLA. Java, 1942. In the desperate defense of the last allied stronghold against the undefeated Imperial Japanese Army in the East Indies (modern Indonesia), a group of brave Dutch pilots and soldiers from a Texas Army National Guard unit hold the last line of defense as the island chaotically evacuates.
Arbor Bay Anthology
COMING SOON – SEASONAL RELEASE. Ezekiel the Scribe takes you through stories from the post-apocalyptic wasteland of Arbor Bay. From prospectors, scavengers, bounty hunters, soldiers, raiders, and rangers - the Bay is filled with untold human stories and adventures... Until today.To be released on Karyakarsa, Google Books, Kindle, and other platforms!
Enemy of Mankind
SCI-FI NOVEL - READ FOR FREE (LIMITED TIME). Heroes, Heroines, and Machines - follow the story of an American warship as they go through the tantalizing reality of warfare in deep space.In the age of mega-structures, space colonies, and humanoid fighting platforms (a.k.a. Mecha), American warship USS John Paul Jones, and its unique cast of officers and crew, encounter an unexpected threat while patrolling the asteorid belt on an anti-piracy mission. On full alert and charging ahead, little did they know that their actions would lead to the largest and deadliest war in human history...
OTHER WORKS
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Have some questions? Feel free to hit me up on my socials. Also totally open to collab opportunities from around the world.These days, I'm working with Shawn Corrigan and the team at In-Depth Creative a US podcast company specializing in content for and from Indonesia.