Halo: First Strike

Halo: First Strike

<p>Rounding out Tor's series of reissues of the original three Halo novels, this newly edited and revised edition of <i>First Strike </i>is a must-have for all Halo fans. Featuring author Eric Nylund at the helm, this tale bridges the events that take place in the game <i>Halo: Combat Evolved </i>(as novelized in <i>The Flood</i>) and its blockbuster follow-up, <i>Halo 2</i>. </p><p>After destroying the first Halo, Master Chief and Cortana attempt to voyage back home among a myriad of deadly Covenant attacks. With a battle weary squad, that includes the last of the Spartan-II survivors and the program's creator, Dr. Catherine Halsey, <i>First Strike </i>delivers an action-packed space opera told against the backdrop of one of the richest and most complex Science Fiction franchises of our time.</p>