Halo Books in Order
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The Halo book series, authored by Greg Bear and spanning from 2001 to 2013, is set in a science fiction universe marked by the Human-Covenant War. It explores themes of survival, conflict, and the struggle for control over key locations and technologies. The series features a range of characters, including Spartans and military personnel, navigating intense battles and complex political and military strategies.
Halo was first published in 2001 by Xbox Game Studios.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Eric S. Nylund
Halo: The Fall of Reach is a military science fiction novel by Eric Nylund set in the Halo universe. It serves as a prelude to Halo: Combat Evolved,…
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2003 · Eric S. Nylund
Halo: First Strike is a military science fiction novel written by Eric Nylund and released in December 2003. It is the third book in the Halo series…
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Buy on Amazon2003 · William C. Dietz
This 2003 novel by William C. Dietz follows the Master Chief and a few human survivors as they flee the destruction of the planet Reach and…
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Buy on Amazon2006 · Tsutomu Nihei
The Halo Graphic Novel is a graphic novel anthology published by Marvel Comics in partnership with Bungie. It is set in the universe of the science…
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Buy on Amazon2007 · Eric S. Nylund
This book is part of the Halo series and focuses on intense emotions such as sadness and rage. It centers on the Covenant War, a major conflict in…
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Buy on Amazon2007 · Joseph Staten
Halo: Contact Harvest is a military science fiction novel written by Joseph Staten, published in October 2007. It is the fifth book in the Halo…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Tobias S. Buckell
In the early days of the Human-Covenant War, the UNSC implemented the Cole Protocol to protect Earth and the Inner Colonies from the Covenant. Navy…
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2009
Halo: Evolutions is a collection of eleven new science fiction short stories set in the world of the Halo video game. It was published on November…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Greg Bear
The galaxy 100,000 years ago was home to many beings, but one species, the Forerunners, rose far above others in technology and knowledge. They ruled…
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2012 · Greg Bear
The Forerunner Saga is a trilogy of military science fiction novels by Greg Bear, based on the Halo video game series. The three books—Halo: Cryptum…
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2013 · Greg Bear
The Forerunner Saga is a trilogy of military science fiction novels by Greg Bear, set within the Halo universe. The series includes Halo: Cryptum…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Halo books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Halo: The Fall of Reach”. Start with “Halo: The Fall of Reach.”
How many books are in the Halo series?
We list 11 books , published between 2001–2013.
Where can I buy the Halo books?
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Sub-series within Halo
Distinct reading paths inside the wider series — each has its own page and order.
- Forerunner Saga · 3 books
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