A New Halo Novel That Ties Into The Events Of Halo: Infinite Releases This Month

Believe it or not, a staggering 32 Halo novels have been published over the past several decades, and that list will grow even longer on February 18 with the release of Halo: Empty Throne. The novel will cover events set before the most recent game in the franchise, Halo Infinite, as the UNSC military prepares to attack Zeta Halo. Preorders for Halo: Empty Throne are now available for $20 at Amazon, and it's worth picking up if you’re interested in learning more about this chapter of the Halo universe.

Halo: Empty Throne (Paperback)

$20 | Releases February 18

Written by Jeremy Patenaude, Halo: Empty Throne is a 512-page novel set before the events of Halo: Infinite that picks up as the UNSC flagship Infinity is prepping to attack Zeta Halo, which is now under the control of the rogue AI--and Master Chief's previous partner--Cortana. She has amassed an arsenal of Forerunner weapons to assist with her authoritarian takeover, and the UNSC is determined to stop her from deploying them. Unfortunately--and unsurprisingly--the Banished show up, adding a third faction to the conflict and complicating both the UNSC’s and Cortana’s plans.

The book is available in paperback for $20 or on Kindle for $15. Additionally, you can snag it on audible for one Credit. There’s also an audio CD for $50, though that price is a bit steep and we’d recommend sticking with one of the other formats.

Preorder at Amazon

Patenaude has contributed to other Halo books, including the official Halo Encyclopedia that released in 2022. The 488-page hardcover volume covers the "many characters, worlds, and technologies" of the Halo series, along with hundreds of illustrations, including never-before-seen artwork from throughout the series. If you're interested in checking it out, you can grab the standard edition for $28 (was $50), or the Deluxe Edition with special Forerunner-spired packaging, a unique cover, and exclusive lithograph print for $49.12 (was $100).

As for those who want to read more stories set within the universe, you'll want to check out the many official Halo novels that are available. As mentioned above, there are now 33 entries in the Halo book series. Some are part of larger subseries or trilogies like Halo: The Original Series or the Forerunner Saga, while others are standalone novels that can be enjoyed on their own, such as Contact Harvest and Outcasts. Best of all, many are on sale at Amazon, making this an excellent time to fill up your bookcase with a few Halo stories.

Halo Book Deals

Halo: The Original Series

1. Halo: The Fall of Reach -- $13 ($19)
2. Halo: The Flood -- $15 ($19)
3. Halo: First Strike -- $14 ($18)
4. Halo: Ghosts of Onyx -- $14.49 ($19)

Halo: Gray Team

1. Halo: The Cole Protocol -- $12 ($19)
2. Halo: Envoy -- $15 ($18)

Halo: Forerunner Saga

1. Halo: Cryptum -- $14 ($18)
2. Halo: Primordium -- $14 ($19)
3. Halo: Silentium -- $13 ($19)

Halo: Kilo-Five

1. Halo: Glasslands -- $13 ($19)
2. Halo: The Thursday War -- $14.15 ($19)
3. Halo: Mortal Dictata -- $14.18 ($19)

Halo: Alpha-Nine

1. Halo: New Blood -- $9.49 ($19)
2. Halo: Bad Blood -- $12.79 ($19)

Halo: Battle Born (YA Novels)

1. Halo: Battle Born -- $9.39 ($13)
2. Halo: Meridian Divide -- $9.30 ($14)

Halo: Ferrets

1. Halo: Last Light -- $11 ($17)
2. Halo: Retribution -- $7.74 ($17) | Preowned
3. Halo: Divine Wind -- $10.49 ($18)

Halo: Rion Forge

1. Halo: Smoke and Shadow -- $6 ($13)
2. Halo: Renegades -- $12 ($18)
3. Halo: Point of Light -- $11 ($19)

Halo: Master Chief

1. Halo: Silent Storm -- $13 ($19)
2. Halo: Oblivion -- $13 ($17)
3. Halo: Shadows of Reach -- $11.69 ($19)

Halo: Standalone Books

• Halo: Broken Circle -- $16 ($19)
• Halo: Contact Harvest -- $14 ($17)
• Halo: Epitaph -- $15.49 ($19)
• Halo: Fractures -- $12 ($18)
• Halo: Legacy of Onyx -- $11.79 ($19)
• Halo: Outcasts -- $14 ($19)
• Halo: The Rubicon Protocol -- $11.89 ($19)

Halo Encyclopedia

• Halo Encyclopedia Deluxe Edition -- $49.12 ($100)
• Halo Encyclopedia Standard Edition -- $28 ($50)