Space Frontiers: The Eye of Icarus

by Michael D'Ambrosio

Will Saris, a recent graduate of the Space Fleet Academy, teams up with the owner of a supply depot and a princess to get revenge on a barbaric alien king and recover the mythical Eye of Icarus, which foretells future events through five Seers. Will's nack for tactical strategies leads his crew on the Luna C and his new friends to a double life as space raiders and Fleet personnel.

Will's life becomes more complicated when he falls in love...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1959314866
• ISBN13: 9781959314868
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Quantum Discovery
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great Ride!

This was a stunning story that had just about everything in it. The theme is a typical good versus evil but in a style that made me want more. Young Will Saris sees an opportunity to seize the moment and turn the tide of the war against the alien alliance. In teenage fashion, what seems like a good idea at the time isn't always a smart move. He has all the attributes of a seasoned gamer as he plays his enemies against each other to weaken them. Shanna, the unpredictable Seer/priestess, proves to be much more than that while anything but a priestess. Will has his hands full with her as their steamy romance and surprising traits lead to some wild and wooly adventures. For the more mature readers, there are jack and Maya. They provide quite a challenge to each other as they try to rekindle an old relationship stemming from their days at the Fleet Academy. There are a number of supporting characters that are both diverse and entertaining. The author has weaved a beautiful web that will obviously stretch into several other novels. I'm very anxious to read book two, Dangerous Liaisons to see what kind of trouble Will and Shanna can get the crews of the Luna C and the Phantom (space ships)into. This is one great ride for readers of all ages. Go for it!

Star Struck

When I first heard about The Eye of Icarus at a convention, it was compared to Star Wars and Indiana Jones. I found it hard to imagine a combination like that so I decided to give it a shot. I have to say that it was very much like the comparison although Indiana would be an 18 year old. The action is impressive and very creative from the initial hovercraft chase to the strategic formations in the space battles. The story adds a touch of horror with some of the alien kings creatures. The slowly evolving romance between Will and Shanna is seductive and sometimes impulsive. I could feel myself wanting to be a teenager in such a relationship. Will comes across as somewhat of a strategist and soon has everyone believing in him as he bends the rules of the Space Fleet to implement his own tactics for fighting the war. There are a number of subplots that kept me wanting to read more. The diverse age group and ethnicity of the crew made for an even better story as the senior characters try to mentor Will and Shanna. The problems Will and Shanna encounter throughout the story make it an ideal read for young adults while the complexity of the plots would entertain someone of a more senior age. Icarus in this decade is truly what Star Wars was in the 70s. I highly recommend this novel and look forward to reading the next book n the series - Dangerous Liaisons.