Halo: The Master Chief Omnibus

An omnibus edition containing three classic novels (The Fall of Reach, The Flood, and First Strike) set in the Halo universe—based on the New York Times bestselling video game series!

For twenty-five years, Halo has been the gold standard for exemplary storytelling—an epic ongoing tale set in the 26th century, one of combat evolved, supreme sacrifice, and humanity’s will to survive against overwhelming odds. At its center stands the ultimate symbol of heroism and endurance when all hope is lost: the super-soldier Spartan John-117—the Master Chief.

Now, collected for the first time in this single definitive omnibus edition, here are the three New York Times bestselling canonical and universally acclaimed novels—The Fall of Reach and First Strike by Eric Nylund, and The Flood by William C. Dietz—that define and expand upon this legendary character and humanity’s decades-spanning war against the alien theocratic empire known as the Covenant and an even far more terrifying enemy unleashed, with all life in the galaxy threatened.

This special collection also features a new foreword and additional material, making it the ultimate edition for longtime fans and the perfect entry point for an entire new generation.

Eric Nylund is the author of many novels, including the New York Times bestselling works Halo: The Fall of Reach, Halo: First Strike, and Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, and the World Fantasy nominated Dry Water. As a writer for Microsoft Game Studios, Nylund helped develop such game franchises as Halo and Gears of War. He has also helped shape the intellectual property for some of the world’s best videogame developers, including Bioware and Epic Games, and also worked with Amazon’s game studios. Nylund lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife, award-winning science fiction/fantasy writer Syne Mitchell, and their son.

William C. Dietz is the New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty novels, including Halo: The Flood, StarCraft: Heaven’s Devils, and the Legion of the Damned series. He grew up in the Seattle area, served as a medic with the Navy and the Marines, and graduated from the University of Washington. Dietz worked as a surgical technician, a news writer, a college instructor, a television producer, and a director of public relations for an international telephone company prior to embarking on a full-time writing career. Visit his website at WilliamCDietz.com.