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Halo: Fractures
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A sensational short story collection in the HALO universe. Launch again into galaxy-spanning conflict and legendary heroism.
Best-selling games: The HALO games have sold over 60 million units worldwide, grossing almost $3.4 billion. Massive franchise: The HALO novels are part of a far-reaching global consumer products line, including bestselling comic books, toys and apparel. All-star collection of writers: the line-up includes writers who are deeply involved in the construction of the Halo inverse and also includes New York Times bestselling authors. New game: Halo Wars 2 is set to be released in 2016, with more information being announced at E3 in June.
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Halo: Fractures is a sensational short story collection set in the HALO universe. Experience the excitement once again as you delve into galaxy-spanning conflict and legendary heroism.
The stories in this collection span untold millennia, from the age of the Forerunners to the aftermath of the Covenant's bloody war against humanity, and the shocking events surrounding the resurrection of the mysterious Guardians.
These are tales of bravery and sacrifice that blaze brightly at the very heart of the Halo universe.
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Halo: Fractures is a collection of stories that expands the universe of the beloved video game series, offering fresh insights into its lore. Reviewers appreciate how the book delves into new and compelling narratives while maintaining the engaging action and depth fans expect. However, some mention that certain stories might resonate more strongly with avid followers of the game.
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ISBN: 9781785654602
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 September 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Titan Books Ltd
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Tobias S. Buckell is the New York Times bestselling author of HALO: The Cole Protocol. Troy Denning is the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Tatooine Ghost. Christie Golden is the award-winning author of over thirty-five novels and has over a million books in print.
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