The Icarus Hunt

A Novel

By: Timothy Zahn

Narrated by: Marc Thompson

From Timothy Zahn, Hugo Award winner and New York Times bestselling author of two landmark Star Wars® series, comes an original new tale featuring a renegade space pilot, his unusual alien partner, and an unknown cargo that can change the course of galactic history.

Jordan McKell has a problem with authority. Unfortunately for him, the iron-fisted authority of the powerful Patthaaunutth controls virtually every aspect of galactic shipping. In order to survive, Jordan ekes out a living dabbling in interstellar smuggling for outlaw concerns that represent the last vestiges of free trade in the galaxy. So when Jordan and his partner, Ixil--an alien with two ferret-like "outhunters" linked to his neural system--are hired by a mysterious gentleman to fly a ship and its special cargo to Earth, they jump at the job.

Caution has never been one of Jordan's strong suits. But this time he may have taken on more than even he can handle. The ship, Icarus, turns out to be a ramshackle hulk, the ragtag crew literally picked up off the street, and the cargo so secret, it's sealed in a special container that takes up most of the cramped and ill-designed ship. As if that weren't bad enough, it looks like the authorities already suspect something is afoot, there's a saboteur aboard, and the Icarus appears to be shaking apart at the seams.

It doesn't seem as if things could get any worse. That is, until a beautiful crew member helps McKell uncover the true nature of the cargo he's carrying. With his enemies closing in on the lumbering Icarus, the unknown saboteur still aboard, and authorities on Earth pressured to turn them in, McKell and Ixil become fugitives. Their only chance is to stay one step ahead of their pursuers as they try to make it home.

A bold and epic novel filled with unrelenting action and a good dose of humor, The Icarus Hunt is a wild hyperspace romp through the galaxy.

I have been waiting for this to make it to Audible

I first read this as a kid maybe 13 years old. I LOVED it, off and on I look for it on Audible and I am so glad they finally added it.
Timothy Zahn is a fantastic author, the original creator of Grand Admiral Thrawn and many other great books. To me the Icarus Hunt is one of the most enjoyable books I have ever read.

enjoyed it.

some was predictable and annoying when the main character didn't get it when I did. still very enjoyable and different ending than I expected.

Narrator needs some practice, but good book

Was pleasantly surprised by book overall. Was a fun listen and I enjoyed the murder mystery angle. The narrator was a bit much… Emphasees were on the wrong things and it was a tad awkward. I’m sure with a bit more practice he will improve. Voice impersonations were good though.

Been there done that

This is a cross between Han Solo and Agatha Christie. Hmm... that makes it sound cool. Its not really.
First, I do like some of Zahn's work. He wrote a crazy series about an intersteller train that was somehow also unexpectedly captivating.
second, I really wanted to like Icarus Hunt. I think what threw me off was lack of character development (the characters are really very flat and all but the main protagonist are not explored at all). The plot was weird. I guess I could buy into it, but there are too many holes, your left with either fully committing to Zahn's made up science and rules or everything here makes zero sense.

Fantastic

Very enjoyable! Great characters, lots of action, and a few twists to keep you on your toes. Highly recommended.