It is 2553, and the three-decade-long Covenant War that defined a generation has suddenly drawn to a close. Yet in the remotest parts of human space, tensions remain that threaten to overflow into another full-scale conflict. Beneath the surface of the planet Gao lies a vast cavern system renowned for its therapeutic effects and rumored miraculous cures. But now Gao natives are turning up brutally murdered down there-violent acts that happen to coincide with the recent arrival of a UNSC research battalion protected by Spartan Blue Team, led by the renowned Spartan-II Fred-104.Maverick detective Veta Lopis of the Gao Ministry of Protection is only trying to do her job as the Special Inspector assigned to catch a serial killer-one who is possibly hiding within the Spartan ranks-but she never anticipates the situation spiraling out of control into an all-out crisis. When Gao is revealed to harbor ancient Forerunner technology that could solidify the UNSC's military supremacy for centuries to come, Insurrection loyalists within the planetary government will do anything-even align with a vicious faction of what remains of the Covenant-to ensure that never happens...
Extracts and reviews on computer game, scifi and books websites. Cross promotion with Microsoft. Promotion on Titanbooks.com and Titanbooks social media channels. HALO 5: Guardians, the sequel to HALO 4, will be released on the Xbox One in Fall 2015. The HALO games have sold over 60 million units worldwide, grossing almost $3.4 billion. The HALO novels are part of a far-reaching global consumer products line, including bestselling comic books, toys and apparel. Steven Spielberg is currently developing HALO as a premium live-action TV series with Microsoft which will premiere in Fall 2015 on Showtime.About the AuthorTroy Denning is the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Tatooine Ghost and Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Star by Star, as well as Waterdeep, Pages of Pain, Beyond the High Road, The Summoning, and many other novels. A former game designer and editor, he lives with his wife in Wisconsin.
Book InformationISBN 9781785650215
Author Troy DenningFormat Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Titan Books LtdPublisher Titan Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 350g