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Subject: What Halo novel should i get?

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Hi thar,

Im pretty new to the halo novels so im thinking about buying one. Trouble is i dont know which one to buy first, first strike, fall of reach? Any suggestions would be appreciated thanks.

  • 04.24.2011 3:05 AM PDT

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The Fall of Reach
The Flood
First Strike
Ghosts of Onyx

Contact Harvest
The Cole Protocol

Read them in that order, the last two can be read in whatever order but the first 4 follow on in the order that I have put them in.

  • 04.24.2011 3:08 AM PDT

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I'd start with The Fall of Reach. It is definitly the starting point for anyone who wants to get into the story and lore of the Halo series.

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The Fall of Reach
The Flood
First Strike
Ghosts of Onyx

Contact Harvest
The Cole Protocol

Read them in that order, the last two can be read in whatever order but the first 4 follow on in the order that I have put them in.

I agree with this.

[Edited on 04.24.2011 3:09 AM PDT]

  • 04.24.2011 3:08 AM PDT

The flood isn't essential if you've played CE, but it gives some interesting insight into the ground forces and their operations on alpha Halo

  • 04.24.2011 3:42 AM PDT

Fall of Reach, First Strike, and Ghosts of Onyx are a must.

The Flood, not necessary but unless you want to, go for it.

  • 04.24.2011 4:01 AM PDT

I actually read them in this order:

Ghosts of Onyx
Fall of Reach
First Strike
Contact Harvest
Cole Protocol
(Evolutions)

I didn't read The Flood because it literally just retells Halo CE. You can read Cole Protocol, Contact Harvest, or Ghosts of Onyx in any order, but it should definitely go Fall of Reach -> First Strike since they're kind of in the same direct story arc.
My favorite one though is Fall of Reach, then Ghosts of Onyx.

  • 04.24.2011 8:13 AM PDT