Science Fiction can be some of the poorest written work in the literary world.
The majority of science fiction you can read and then forget, and has objectional content, but once in awhile you come upon a well-written, clean, and enjoyable book, a book you can't put down. The Icarus is an interstellar freighter carrying a cargo that will have a very important affect on the galaxy. Our main charactor, Jordan McKell, takes the job as pilot and captain, whose mission is to transport this ship and its cargo to Earth. Unfortunately he doesn't have a clue what the cargo is, and it seems as if most of the galaxy is after it. McKell has to contend with a murder, mysterious sounds, a crewmember with a drug withdrawal symptoms, and sabotage throughout the journey.