These official novels based on the Xbox video game make up an action-packed trilogy that are packaged together in this box set. Includes "The Fall of the Reach, The Flood", and "First Strike". Original.
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The official novels of the award-winning Xbox game! This set contains The Fall of Reach, First Strike, and The Flood -- the complete chronicles of the bloody Human-Covenant War on Halo. The Fall of Reach As the bloody Human-Covenant War rages on Halo, the fate of humankind may rest with one warrior, the lone SPARTAN survivor of another legendary battle . . . the desperate, take-no-prisoners struggle that led humanity to Halo--the fall of the planet Reach. Now, brought to life for the first time, here is the full story of that glorious, doomed conflict. First Strike The Human-Covenant war rages on as the alien juggernaut sweeps inexorably toward its final goal: destruction of all human life! The Flood 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. "Bungie, Halo, Xbox, and the Xbox Logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Used under license. (c) 2001-2003 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved"
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– Customer review on 12/06/2007
These books are a brillliant addition to the Halo franchise and shed some light on the events that transpired around the Spartan program before the discovery of the Covenant, the events leading up to the destruction of the first halo, and then how the Master Chief made his way back to earth after it's destruction. All three are written by well-known science fiction authors, but the second book is debatably weaker than the others, whether this is because the reader already knows what will happen or because it was written by William C. Dietz instead of Eric Nylund is debateable however.
If you've played the games Halo I & II, you're gooing to enjoy these novels based in the same universe. This is a three part series, available now in a nice little case of its own. The books themselves are entertaining, though a little military focused, but you can hardly blame that aspect as the game is based squarely in that fashion.
A must read for any Halo fan! Read about the history of Master Chief & the spartan program in these three exciting novels based before, during & after the Halo 1 game.
Halo Book One - The Fall of Reach: is set before the game & has the history of the Spartan program, this was my favourite book.
Halo Book Two - The Flood: is the Halo game, wriiten by a different authour. I found this one a little boring because if you've played the game you know whats going to happen. However their was an awesome side story following one of the Covenant Grunts that was very funny & entertaining. This book gives better insight into the covenant than the first book.
Halo Book Three - First Strike. This book is a bridge between the the Halo 1 & 2 games. Written by the author of the first book.
This box set is written by 3 different authors, each box has a different feel.
"The Fall of Reach" Is well written book, it gives the details of the "Spartan 2" project, AI production and the great war before "halo 1"(PC game). This book contains all new stories and a wealth of information. 4.5 stars
"The Flood" I found this book was poorly written, it every boarder lined on pedantic. The reproduction of the dialog for the game is word of word. The introduction of other characters was this books only saving grace, saying that the book swapped back and forth between characters out warning. The description of the battle scenes lead me to believe the author only played the game on easy. 2.5 stars
"First Strike" is given a freedom to become a real book again, revealing to truth about the missing "Spartan 2" solders and the counter attack of the human forces. Character story swap are marked and are easy to follow, all in all good read well worth the time. 4.5 stars
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