The Icarus Plot

By Timothy Zahn

New from the creator of the Cobra series and Star Wars’ Admiral Thrawn—an explosive sci-fi thriller of espionage, vengeance, and interstellar intrigue. In this first entry of the Icarus Saga, Hugo Award–winning author Timothy Zahn launches a gripping new universe where secrets are currency and survival is never guaranteed.

Book Synopsis

Gregory Roarke thought he’d left danger behind when he traded bounty hunting for Trailblazing—scouting new worlds for colonization. But when two strangers offer him a high-paying job to track a mysterious woman named Tera and uncover a secret project called Icarus, Roarke can’t resist. The mission promises more than money—it offers a shot at long-overdue revenge. With his Kadolian partner Selene and her uncanny olfactory abilities, Roarke dives into a web of deception, shadow ops, and galactic stakes that could change everything.

Perfect For

• Fans of space opera, sci-fi noir, and espionage thrillers
• Readers of John Scalzi, James S.A. Corey, and Kevin J. Anderson
• Longtime Zahn fans and newcomers alike
• Anyone who loves fast-paced action with smart worldbuilding

Praise for The Icarus Plot

“Zahn remains one of the best writers of action I have ever had the pleasure of reading... pure fun in the way that only one of the genre’s greatest yarn-weavers can do.”
—Warped Factor

“Anyone who has ever been interested in noir science fiction and espionage should read this.”
—Upstream Reviews

“Timothy Zahn is a mainstay in the field of science fiction.”
—Seattle Book Review

About the Author

Timothy Zahn is a Hugo Award–winning author of over 50 novels, including the bestselling Star Wars: Thrawn trilogy and the Cobra series. Known for his crisp prose, intricate plotting, and cinematic action, Zahn is a master of science fiction storytelling with a devoted global fanbase.

Other Related Titles

• Thrawn by Timothy Zahn
• Old Man’s War by John Scalzi
• Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey
• The Icarus Twin (Book 2 in the Icarus Saga)

Product Details

• Publisher: Baen
• Publication Date: July 5, 2022
• Format: Hardcover / Paperback / eBook / Audiobook
• ISBN: 9781982191955
• Pages: 352