Halo: Last Light

Troy Denning

Sep 2015 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

An original novel set in the Halo Universe and based on the New York Times bestselling video game series!

It is 2553, and the three-decade long Covenant War that defined a generation has suddenly drawn to a close. Yet, in the remotest parts of human space, tensions remain that threaten to overflow into another full-scale conflict. Beneath the surface of the planet Gao lies a vast cavern system renowned for its therapeutic effects and rumored miraculous cures. But now Gao natives are turning up brutally murdered down there—violent acts that happen to coincide with the recent arrival of a UNSC research battalion protected by Spartan Blue Team, led by the renowned Spartan-II Fred-104.

Maverick detective Veta Lopis of the Gao Ministry of Protection is only trying to do her job as the Special Inspector assigned to catch a serial killer—one who is possibly hiding within the Spartan ranks—but she never anticipates the situation spiraling out of control into an all-out crisis. When Gao is revealed to harbor ancient Forerunner technology that could solidify the UNSC’s military supremacy for centuries to come, Insurrection loyalists within the planetary government will do anything—even align with a vicious faction of what remains of the Covenant—to ensure that never happens…

Ratings and reviews

5 chapters in. I'm enjoying it so far. A police procedural is an interesting choice for this universe. Detective Veta is introduced as a fully fleshed-out character with surprising efficiency and grace, while watching Fred interact with non-Spartans is something that we don't get to see often. My only problem is that the investigation and the killings seem like they're being told side-by-side. I'm disappointed that I don't get the chance to solve the mystery based on what I know about the Halo Universe. Having it spelled out for me upfront makes it a bit less engaging, or at least it does up to what I read so far.

Read the sample a week ago, bought it today and also finished it today. Interesting seeing Spartans interact with a civilian (on UNSC standards) in a common basis, as well as cracking jokes😊

I picked this up with the intent to read a few chapters before sleeping. Next thing I knew, it was dawn and the story was over. It's been a long time since I've found a book that could do that.

About the author

Troy Denning is the New York Times bestselling author of more than forty novels, including Halo: Divine Wind, Halo: Shadows of Reach, Halo: Oblivion, Halo: Silent Storm, Halo: Retribution, Halo: Last Light, a dozen Star Wars novels, the Dark Sun: Prism Pentad series, and many bestselling Forgotten Realms novels. A former game designer and editor, he lives in western Wisconsin.