"Icarus Effect" is a science fiction novel based on the well-known Deus Ex cyberpunk universe. The authors of the novel, James Swallow and Susan Karnop, have created an exciting world of the future, where humanity is experiencing a technological revolution, combining the world of reality with virtual space. The Icarus Effect mixes a tense detective story, philosophical reflections on the future of humanity, and exciting action scenes. The main characters - the freedom fighter Ben Saxon and the agent of the UN board Anna Keller - are forced to join forces to prevent the threat that comes from a dangerous technological virus that threatens the world order. Exploring the themes of artificial intelligence, moral dilemmas, the threat of cyber-terrorism and the search for personal identity, "The Icarus Effect" leaves the reader enthralled by the intertwining of complex ideas with a series of dangerous adventures. This book will definitely interest fans of cyberpunk and lovers of tense science fiction.