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Description edit
The Human-Covenant War, a desperate struggle for humankind’s very survival, has reached its boiling point on the mysterious, ring world called Halo. But the fierce Covenant warriors, the mightiest alien military force known, are not the only peril lying in wait. As the fortress world of... read more
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Summary edit
Really good book accurate to the game.
Characters/People edit
- Cortana: An AI that assists Master Chief during the course of the series.
- Captain Keyes: Add a description of this character.
- William C. Dietz
- Silva
- Jenkins
- Lister
- Yayap: A member of the covenant onslaught, called a Grunt by human forces.
- Zamamee
- Hunter
- Tulsamee
- Foehammer
- Fitzgerald
- Parker
- Roger
- Charlie
- Jacob
- Dowski
- Mckay
- Johnson
- Wellsley
- Master Chief: The last remaining spartan, a super soldier used by humans.
- Mendoza
- Thom
- Kappus
- Peterson
- Singh
Setting & Locations edit
- Spirit of Autumn: The main ship the human forces landed on halo with. This is also where Master Chief was stored, and ensured his survival.
First Sentence edit
Tech Officer (3rd Class) Sam Marcus swore as the intercom roused him from fitful sleep.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 2 of 7 in Halo. (standard series)
Preceded by The Fall of Reach, and followed by First Strike.
Authors & Contributors edit
- William C. Dietz (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: The Random House Ballantine Publishing Group
Country: United States
Publication Date: April 2003
ISBN: 0-345-45921-0
Page Count: 341
Publisher: The Random House Ballantine Publishing Group
Country: United States
Publication Date: April 2003
ISBN: 0-345-45921-0
Page Count: 341
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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