The Icarus Hunt by Timothy Zahn Hardcover Book - Very Good "The Icarus Hunt" by Timothy Zahn is a thrilling science fiction adventure centered around: Jordan McKell: A down-on-his-luck smuggler who takes on a mysterious job. The Icarus: A strange ship carrying a sealed and highly valuable cargo. A complex conspiracy: McKell and his alien partner, Ixil, find themselves caught in a web of deceit, with various factions pursuing the cargo. High stakes: The cargo has the potential to drastically alter galactic history. A web of mystery: the story is filled with twists, turns, and a search to find a saboteur within the crew. The Patth: A powerful alien race that monopolizes space travel, and are very interested in the Icarus's cargo. In essence, it's a fast-paced, suspenseful story filled with intrigue, action, and unexpected revelations.