Halo: The Flood

Name: Halo: The Flood
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781841494210
Price: 27.99 NZD
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By William C. Dietz

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Halo: The Flood by William C. Dietz unfolds during a war between humans and a powerful alien alliance known as the Covenant. Set on the ringworld Halo, it follows the journey of Master Chief, a super-soldier, and his AI companion, Cortana, as they battle the Covenant forces and confront a dangerous and ancient threat known as the Flood. The narrative builds on the events of the first Halo video game, offering a richly detailed expansion of its story.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of immersive military science fiction, gripping combat sequences, and love diving deeper into the lore of the iconic video game universe. With fast-paced action, intense battles, and strategic warfare, it expands on the game's events to provide a thrilling experience for both fans and newcomers alike.

The official novel of the award-winning Xbox game, one of the bestselling computer games of recent years.

* Review coverage in the genre press.

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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 ever known, are not the only peril.

As the fortress world of Reach and its brave defenders were bombarded to rubble, a single cruiser fled the carnage with the battle's only human survivors - Captain Keyes, his small crew of Marines, and the last SPARTAN super-soldier, the Master Chief.

With the cruiser's artificial intelligence, Cortana, concealed in his battle armour, the Master Chief crash lands on Halo in the midst of a massive Covenant occupation. Curiously, the alien soldiers appear to be searching for something hidden on the ring.

Built by a long-dead race, Halo harbours many deadly secrets, but one overshadows them all. Now the Master Chief must lead the scattered troops in a brutal race to unravel Halo's darkest mystery - and unleash its greatest source of power...

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Halo: The Flood by William C. Dietz offers a fast-paced and gripping narrative continuation of the video game storyline, blending intense action with strategic warfare elements. Reviewers appreciate its faithful adaptation of the game's plot, providing an immersive experience for fans of the franchise, though some critics note that the book occasionally focuses more on action than character development. The novel is praised for capturing the tension and excitement of the Halo universe, making it a captivating read for both series devotees and newcomers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841494210

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 114.0mm

Weight: 184g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

William C. Dietz has written over 20 science fiction novels and has had jobs including: Navy and Marine Corps medic, college instructor, news writer and television producer. He is now Director of PR and Marketing for an international telephone company. He and his wife live near Seattle.

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