Rick Badman Releases Futuristic Sci-Fi Novel, “The Madhouse Projects”

Thomasville, NC USA – WEBWIRE – Thursday, February 13, 2025

Veteran science fiction writer Rick Badman proudly announces the launch of his latest novel, “The Madhouse Projects.” The book is set to thrill fans of science fiction and technology enthusiasts with its imaginative dive into futuristic technologies and their impact on society.

Born in Warsaw, Indiana, and a lifelong enthusiast of science fiction, Badman brings over fifty years of passion and insight to the genre. His Christian upbringing imbues his work with a unique optimism. In his work, Badman explores the potential of futuristic technology through the lens of moral and societal improvement.

“The Madhouse Projects” revolves around the adventures of Dick Thurman, an automotive engineer who, after being ousted from a prestigious position at a California University, finds himself at a secretive Arizona research facility dubbed the ‘Madhouse.’ Here, amidst a bustling hub of innovation for the organization known as BOSS—Backers and Organizers for Sensible Solutions—Thurman and his colleagues embark on revolutionary projects.

The narrative follows Thurman as he spearheads the development of fly-wheel-powered electric Indy cars that compete in the 2037 Indianapolis 500. His wife, Kate, also joins the Madhouse, leveraging a virtual reality program to extract crucial information from a South American drug lord and, later, creating a micromachine system for therapeutic ‘mind trips.’

The Thurmans’ journey is not limited to their engineering feats; their vacations in Europe and Russia culminate in their organizing a new branch of the Madhouse with the aid of the Russian President, throughout, the novel touches on global projects aimed at enhancing societal conditions and leveraging technology for global betterment.

Rick Badman’s “The Madhouse Projects” is more than a novel. It is a vision of a future where technology serves humanity, crafted with the profound belief that the boundaries of science are only as limited as our imagination.

Rick Badman’s “The Madhouse Projects” is now available for purchase on Amazon.