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Narrated by:
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Scott Brick
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By:
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Jeremy Patenaude
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An original novel set in the Halo universe—based on the New York Times bestselling video game series!
2559. It has been a year since the rogue artificial intelligence Cortana seized control of the Domain, an otherworldly dimension housing a vast information network. With an array of Forerunner weapons at her disposal, Cortana set out to enforce an authoritarian peace on the civilizations of the galaxy. But as the United Nations Space Command flagship Infinity prepares to strike against Cortana at Zeta Halo, another plan has also been set in motion.
An ancient access point hidden on a seemingly insignificant human colony has become the focus of a parallel effort to claim the Domain and its immeasurable capabilities. The UNSC, however, needs a key: a living, forsaken product of an old war. As a new generation of heroes rise to meet this challenge, and Cortana's pursuit of control reaches a desperate and sudden crescendo, a cunning, ruthless warrior emerges from the shadows of the Banished, who has vowed to fill the new power vacuum by any means necessary…
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The lore!
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ANYONE BUT SCOTT BRICK
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That said, I had a few mixed feelings. Maybe I missed something, but I was really hoping this book would add something new to the bigger Halo story. Something that would deepen our understanding of the broader narrative like finally shedding light on what happened to the Infinity or who the Endless truly are. Instead, it kept those mysteries intact… maybe a little too well.
If the intention was to keep it a standalone series or maintain the mystery for future installments, then it did its job. But as a longtime fan, I wanted more than reinforcement of what we already knew. I wanted a breakthrough.
Still, it’s a beautifully written addition to the Halo canon, and I’d recommend it especially for fans craving more from the universe, even if the answers remain just out of reach.
Book Review: Halo: The Empty Throne the endless series
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good listen, definitely worth the time.
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Another great story
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Hope
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a lot of data, go slow.
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Best halo book in quite some time
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the feels man
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I'm not crying, you're crying.
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