Halo: New Blood Volume 14

By: Matt Forbeck

Narrated by: Scott Brick

The New York Times bestselling series based on the blockbuster Xbox® games continues with the acclaimed story (originally published as a digital-first edition) of Spartan Edward Buck—first seen in HALO: ODST and reappearing in 2015’s HALO 5: GUARDIANS!

While Spartans get all the glory, no soldier―not even the legendary Master Chief―wins a war on his own. Gunnery Sergeant Edward Buck and his team of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (ODSTs) played a major role in saving Earth from all-out invasion at the end of the Covenant War―acts of bravery and ingenuity that did not go unnoticed by the United Nations Space Command.

Now, after many Spartans have been killed in battle and the Master Chief is listed as MIA, the UNSC decides to create a new generation of Spartans to defend humanity from threats both outside―and within. When they come to Buck with an extraordinary proposition, he is forced to make a life-altering decision. With the Covenant War finally over, is it time for him to retire to the sidelines for a life he could only dream about…or is he prepared to step up and become part of the military’s new blood?

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Great bridge between Halo ODST and Halo 5

Explains how Buck joined the Spartans in Halo 5. Jumps around a bit much but gives just enough plot in each arc to keep things interesting.

I could only improve on it by adding sound effects and background music a La the Star Wars Audiobooks.

A Great Tale from Start to Finish

Humorous, action packed and suspenseful, this novel is a great addition to the Halo series. As a long time Halo novel reader and original Halo: Combat Evolved veteran, i have to say that this was as much fun to listen to as playing the games.

Romeo is my favorite character by far, his sarcastic nature and foolhardiness speaks to me and what i think a Spartan, even a Spartan4, should be.

Although, no one does, or ever will for that matter, compare to the amazingness that is Jon-Spartan-117

Perfection

it was a great emotional story and the readers performance kept me deeply invested in the story

The halo series has yet to disappoint me

And i'm not easy to impress
But this series has continued to be a great investment time and again...
This book in particular follows ODST- the hell jumpers, and even does some detail from the Halo: ODST game. Loved the refresher, and extra perspective.
A quick read, but overly satisfying...

Where's Nathan Fillion?

This was good book that would have been made much better with Nathan Fillion narrating (since he is the voice of Buck).