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Halo: New Blood

By Matt Forbeck
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Halo: New Blood by Matt Forbeck delves into the evolving life of Edward Buck, a battle-hardened soldier from the acclaimed Halo universe. As new threats emerge in a post-Covenant War galaxy, Buck reflects on his past missions and faces new challenges with the reformed Spartan-IV program. This story adds depth to the Halo lore by exploring themes of duty, camaraderie, and the personal costs of war.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of intense military sci-fi and are interested in the rich universe of Spartan soldiers. It may appeal to you if you appreciate stories that delve deep into character backstories and explore the challenges faced by heroic figures in their fight against formidable alien threats.

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When the United Nations Space Command decide to create a new generation of Spartans to defend humanity from threats both outside and within, they come to Gunnery Sergeant Edward Buck with an extraordinary proposition.

HALO: New Blood is the acclaimed story (originally published as a digital-first edition) of Spartan Edward Buck - first seen in HALO: ODST and reappearing in 2015's HALO 5: Guardians! HALO 5: Guardians, the sequel to HALO 4, will be released for the Xbox One on 27 October 2015; Steven Spielberg is currently developing HALO as a premium live-action TV series with Microsoft which premiere in Fall 2015 on Showtime; The New York Times bestselling HALO novels are part of a far-reaching global consumer products line, including bestselling comic books, toys and apparel.

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When the United Nations Space Command decides to create a new generation of Spartans to defend humanity from threats both outside and within, they come to Gunnery Sergeant Edward Buck with an extraordinary proposition.

With the Covenant War finally over, is it time for him to retire to the sidelines for a life he could only dream about...or is he prepared to step up and become part of the military's new blood?

Halo: New Blood explores this pivotal moment in Buck's life, offering fans of the series a captivating narrative filled with action, moral dilemmas, and the lure of a hero's journey.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785652042

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Matt Forbeck has been a full-time creator of award-winning games and fiction since 1989. He has sixteen novels published to date, including the award-nominated Guild Wars: Ghosts of Ascalon and the critically acclaimed Amortals and Vegas Knights. His latest work includes the Magic: The Gathering comic book and the historical horror novel Carpathia.

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