The bestselling adaptation of the iconic video game Halo: Combat Evolved featuring the Master Chief—part of the expanded universe based on the award-winning video game series!
2552. Having barely escaped the final battle for Reach against the vast alien alliance known as the Covenant, the crew of the Pillar of Autumn, including Spartan John-117—the Master Chief—and his AI companion Cortana, is forced to make a desperate escape into slipspace. But their destination brings them to an ancient mystery and an even greater struggle. In this far-flung corner of the universe floats a magnificently massive, artificial ringworld. The crew’s only hope of survival is to crash-land on its surface and take the battle opposing the Covenant to the ground.
But they soon discover that this enigmatic ringworld is much more than it seems. Built one hundred thousand years ago by a long-lost civilization known as the Forerunners, this “Halo” is worshipped by the Covenant—a sacred artifact they hope will complete their religious quest for supposed transcendence, and they will stop at nothing to control it. Engaging in fierce combat, Master Chief and Cortana will go deep into the Halo construct and uncover its dark secret and true purpose—even as a monstrous and far more vicious enemy than the Covenant emerges to threaten all sentient life on Halo and the galaxy beyond…
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"This is the second book in the series (The Fall Of Reach was the first one) and it is stuffed to the top with action. It and the other books in this series are full of heroes and destruction. The main character is the Master Chief who is a genetically engineered human made only for war with the Covenant (A group of alien alliances). These books are great for reading when you are stuck at home and board out of your mind. Or when you have a strong craving to play the game but can't."
— Aaron (5 out of 5 stars)
“When it comes to military science fiction, William Dietz can run with the best.”
— Steve Perry, author of The Tejano Conflict, praise for the author" I THINK THAT THIS BOOK IS A SUPERB ADAPTATION OF THE GAME. WORTH READING! "
— Antonio, 1/25/2014" I couldn't even finish this. The first book in the series was amazing but this was just so incredibly boring. I was also bothered by the fact that it was written to follow EXACTLY like the game. I know that sounds kind of stupid but for example there are parts mentioning Master Chief's health bar, the ammo he has left on his HUD, and the zoom on his pistol. I don't need to spend this much time being bored to recap what happens in the game; I'll just play it. "
— Paul, 1/24/2014" Excellent book. This manages to seemlessly marry the game, game play and game narration into a gripping action packed book. It adds extra story behind the game and the chiefs missions. I enjoyed reading this book and was amazed at how good it was. "
— Grimnir, 1/18/2014" I think master chief needs more stuff to win "
— Michael, 1/12/2014" supposedly this is the second book in the series. (The Fall Of Reach was the first one). It and the other books in this series are full of action and don't have a dull sentance in them. Ok maby one or two dull sentances but they are exciting books. These books are great for reading when you are stuck at home and board out of your mind. Or when you have a strong craving to play the game but can't. "
— Nathen, 1/9/2014" A lot more action than the first novel. However, it lacks the proper military edicate. "
— Chris, 1/8/2014" This is one of the most epic Halo adventures ever to be written in a novel form other than a video game form!! "
— Scott, 1/3/2014" Another brilliant halo book read and enjoyed. This book portrays the Master Chief's (The Main Character) stuggle agains't the infectious disease known as the flood. Great Book and I do Recommend to any halo follower "
— Sebastion, 12/22/2013" A well done book cant beet a good book based of the game. "
— Stephen, 12/20/2013" Other books bring something new and good, this is simply the script of a playthough of the first game. "
— Martin, 12/18/2013" Yikes!!! This book is intense, and a bit scary. But I like it. "
— Mark, 12/17/2013William C. Dietz is the New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty novels, including Halo: The Flood and the Legion of the Damned series. He grew up in the Seattle area, served as a medic with the navy and marines, and graduated from the University of Washington. He worked as a surgical technician, a news writer, a college instructor, a television producer, and a director of public relations for an international telephone company prior to embarking on a full-time writing career.
Todd McLaren, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, was involved in radio for more than twenty years in cities on both coasts, including Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. He left broadcasting for a full-time career in voice acting, where he has been heard on more than five thousand television and radio commercials, as well as television promos; narrations for documentaries on such networks as A&E, Discovery, and the History Channel; and films, including Who Framed Roger Rabbit?