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.
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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