The Fall of Reach

Eric Nylund's 2001 prequel novel, the first Halo book.

Halo: The Fall of Reach is the prequel novel to Halo: Combat Evolved, written by Eric Nylund in seven weeks and published in October 2001, a few weeks before the game. It launched the Halo book line alongside the first game.

Quick Facts

Author: Eric Nylund
Country: United States
Language: English
Series: Halo
Genre: Military science fiction
Publisher: Del Rey
Released: October 30, 2001, December 7, 2010 (reprint)
Format: Print (Hardcover, Paperback)

Lore & Background

The novel covers the Spartan-II program and the fall of the colony Reach, the events during which the game Halo: Reach is set. Marvel released a three-part comic adaptation in 2011, and an animated version was included in the Halo 5: Guardians Limited and Collector's Editions.

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