The Icarus Code

A chamber from an ancient civilization is uncovered deep below the surface of Mars. Science reporter Claire Echols is assigned to cover the story, but someone is determined to stop her. Is it the wealthy entrepreneur leading the ongoing terraforming effort? The mining companies desperate to protect their livelihoods? The cult leader who wants to put a stop to all scientific progress? Or is someone else so threatened by this discovery that they'll kill to keep it hidden?

Decoding an ancient message that survived the destruction of Mars could be the key to avoiding the same fate for Earth in this action-packed sequel to The Cold Light of Stars.

The Flock has unleashed a wave of targeted attacks on research facilities across Earth and the terraformed areas of Mars. But are they the enemy or one of Claire’s few potential allies in saving Earth? Her only clue is the ancient, cryptic journal left behind by alien rebel Eberin Das of the Ufretan Alliance who tried—and failed—to save Mars from his own people. Claire has a partial translation, thanks to Beck, but can she truly trust him now that she knows he’s not only an alien, but a member of that very same Alliance?

In the final book of The Icarus Code, Mars is one giant step closer to life outside the domes, but the fate of both worlds lies in the hands of Tobias Shepherd, a disillusioned cult leader. He thinks Earth is beyond hope, but still believes he can save the chosen few he has brought with him to Mars. Claire knows the truth — the Ufretan Alliance will destroy any world in its path that might one day be competition. But can she reach Shepherd and make him see reason? Or will the Alliance reach him first and send the signal that will annihilate both planets?