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The Icarus Plot (1) (The Icarus Saga)
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New Science Fiction Series From The Creator Of The Cobra Series And Star Wars' Admiral Thrawnthere Wasnt Much Money To Be Made As A Trailblazer, Searching Out New Worlds For Possible Development. Still, It Was Safer Than The Bounty Hunter Career That Had Cost Gregory Roarke His Left Arm Six Years Ago. And Thanks To His Kadolian Partner Selenes Ultrasensitive Sense Of Smell, They Occasionally Discovered A Medically Promising Seed Or Spore They Could Sell Under The Table. It Was A Quiet Life, Uneventful And Mostly Legal.Until Roarke Was Approached By Two Men With A Proposal: Track Down A Mysterious Woman Named Tera And, Through Her, Locate A Secret Project Called Icarus.The Challenge Was Intriguing. The Unlimited Budget Was Tempting. But Roarke Had A More Personal Reason To Accept The Job.The Chance For Longdelayed Payback.About The Icarus Plot:This Is Zahn At His Bestgreat Characters And Settings, Great Worldbuilding, Great Suspense, And Just A Ton Of Action And Space Opera Fun... It'S Also A Passion Project For The Author, So If You Enjoy Zahn, It'S Not To Be Missed.Analog Sf&FThere Are Plenty Of Little Things To Delight The Longtime Zahn Reader, While Also Bringing New Fans In A Way That Is Perfectly Accessible... Zahn Remains One Of The Best Writers Of Action I Have Ever Had The Pleasure Of Reading...The Icarus Plot Is Pure Fun In The Way That Only One Of The Genres Greatest Yarnweavers Can Do.Warped FactorTimothy Zahn Is A Mainstay In The Field Of Science Fiction.Seattle Book ReviewAnyone Who Has Ever Been Interested In Noir Science Fiction And Espionage Should Read This. Take The Espionage Of John Le Carre, The Deduction Of Sherlock Holmes, The Twisty Nature Of The Sting, And You Have The Icarus Plot.Upstream Reviewsabout Timothy Zahn:Zahn Fans Will Enjoy The Variety Of Smallunit Combat Scenes In The Actionpacked Third And Final Cobra Rebellion Military Sf Adventure . . . [A] Gripping Series.Publishers Weeklyzahn Keeps The Story Moving At A Breakneck Pace, Maintaining Excitement.Publishers Weekly. . . You Can Count On Timothy Zahn For Three Things: Clean, Sparse Prose; Good Pacing; And Great Action Scenes. The First Book In The Cobra War Series Hits All Those Marks In Admirable Style And Makes For A Quick, Entertaining Scifi Novel.Blogcritics[Conquerors Heritage] Is Another Finely Wrought Space Adventure . . . [With] Social, Political, And Emotional Complications, All Of Which Zahn Treats With His Usual Skill.Booklistzahn Paints Every Detail [In Angelmass] With Gleamy Realism . . . Scientific Dialogue That Streams With Starship Hardware And Military Trooper Talk . . . Immensely Appealing.Kirkus Review
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What genre is 'The Icarus Plot'? A: 'The Icarus Plot' is a science fiction novel, specifically categorized under the Adventure genre.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Icarus Plot'? A: The author of 'The Icarus Plot' is Timothy Zahn, known for his work in science fiction and for creating popular characters in the genre.
- Q: When was 'The Icarus Plot' published? A: 'The Icarus Plot' was published on June 27, 2023.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Icarus Plot' have? A: 'The Icarus Plot' contains a total of 464 pages.
- Q: What can readers expect from the storyline of 'The Icarus Plot'? A: Readers can expect an exciting blend of action, suspense, and science fiction elements as the protagonist, Gregory Roarke, embarks on a mission to track down a mysterious woman and a secret project.
- Q: Is 'The Icarus Plot' suitable for new readers of science fiction? A: 'The Icarus Plot' is accessible to new readers, providing an engaging entry point into Timothy Zahn's storytelling without requiring prior knowledge of his other works.
- Q: What are some key themes in 'The Icarus Plot'? A: Key themes in 'The Icarus Plot' include exploration, personal redemption, and the complexities of espionage within a science fiction context.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Icarus Plot' have? A: 'The Icarus Plot' is available in mass market paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews for 'The Icarus Plot'? A: Yes, 'The Icarus Plot' has received praise for its well-developed characters, engaging plot, and action-packed narrative from various reviewers, including Analog SF&F and Seattle Book Review.
- Q: Can I find 'The Icarus Plot' in other formats? A: Currently, 'The Icarus Plot' is listed in mass market paperback format. Availability in other formats may vary by retailer.