Operation Crimsonfeather

by Saya J.B.

The Chicken Knows Things. Welcome to Veil City—a neon-soaked empire where the elite cheat death by uploading their minds to the digital beyond. For Grael, the cautious planner, and Pylen, the chaos-loving wildcard, life was stay invisible, do their jobs, and avoid trouble.

Then they accidentally send a priceless ceremonial chicken to the butcher.

Now fugitives in a city under lockdown, hunted by Imperial enforcers and the ruthless Black Feather Cartel, the duo must navigate smuggling rings, malfunctioning hoverlanes, and back-alley betrayals to survive. Their only allies? A sarcastic hover rickshaw and...the chicken.

But this is no ordinary bird. It’s smug. It’s sacred. And it’s sitting on a secret so explosive, it could unravel the Empire itself.

Packed with razor-sharp wit, chaotic escapades, and a feathered sidekick like no other, Operation Crimsonfeather is a must-read for fans of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Red Dwarf.

Buy this 100-page novella now—before the chicken tells all.

120 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2025

About the author

Saya J.B. is a Canadian science fiction author based in rural Saskatchewan. Raised in Indonesia by Canadian parents, he writes with a global perspective and a taste for satire. A former Army Reservist and current educator, Saya blends cyberpunk grit, speculative chaos, humor, and bureaucratic absurdity. When not writing, he enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time outdoors with his wife and their spoiled dog.

Reviews

[David Blaylock · Rating 3 out of 5]

Saya J.B.'s Operation Crimsonfeather was a fun ride, so I was bummed to find out book two in the Pylen and Grael Sci-Fi Caper series isn’t out yet. Guess I’ll go ahead and sign up for the author’s newsletter so I don’t miss it when it finally drops.

[Ben E · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5* - a decent first entry into what could become a super fun series. a fun little plot, an interesting world, and characters with a lot of potential. characters were the weakest element for me, they weren't bad but just felt a little flat. with a bit more personality injected into the leads and maybe a little cheekier comedy, this could become a great series. a little longer may help, give us more time to get to know our characters.

[BiblioBecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐ This was a wild ride from start to finish.

I love space chicken

no notes. absolute comedic gold.