Halo: The Fall of Reach

About “Halo: The Fall of Reach”

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, the first game in the series. Published in October 2001, it is the first Halo novel. The story takes place in the 26th century and spans multiple planets. It covers the events leading up to the game and explores the origins of the SPARTAN-II supersoldiers. The novel follows the Master Chief, the series' main character, and provides background on his early experiences. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)