Halo: Primordium Volume 8

By: Greg Bear

Narrated by: Timothy Dadabo

The second novel of the Forerunner Saga trilogy by science fiction legend Greg Bear—set in the Halo universe and based on the New York Times bestselling video game series!

One hundred thousand years ago. In the wake of the apparent self-destruction of the alien Forerunner empire, two humans—Chakas and Riser—are like flotsam washed up on very strange shores indeed. Captured by the Forerunner known as the Master Builder and then misplaced during a furious battle in space, Chakas and Riser now find themselves on an inverted world, where horizons rise into the sky and humans of all kinds are trapped in a perilous cycle of horror and neglect. They have become both research animals and strategic pawns in a cosmic game whose madness knows no end—a game of ancient vengeance between the powers who seeded the galaxy with life, and the Forerunners who expect to inherit their sacred Mantle of Responsibility to all living things.

In the company of a young girl and an old man, Chakas begins an epic journey across a lost and damaged Halo ringworld in search of a way home, an explanation for the warrior spirits rising up within, and the reason for the Forerunner Librarian’s tampering with human destiny. Their travels will take them into the domain of a powerful and monstrous intelligence—known as “the Captive” by Forerunners, and “the Primordial” by ancient human warriors, this being may not only control the fate of Chakas, Riser, and the rest of humanity, but of all sentient life across the galaxy…

Not as good as the first book

The first book was better imo. This book has too much going on while our characters walk in circles. The first half + is just way too boring

Best original story 2 of 3

If you love Halo you gotta Hear this story. It answers so many questions And lays the foundation for a new story

Installation 07 and side character details

this is the 2nd book in the trilogy. this book is easy to glaze over. isnt bad book but it is really easy to lose what's going on or whats happening.

amazing narration

the narration was absolutely amazing. it was the original voice actor for 343 guilty spark

Amazing Story packed into a stroll around a ring

The forerunner saga is the best series in the halo story, but this book is the least exciting of the 3 saga books, still a 10/10 read and full of juicy halo lore.

reviews were not lying

books starts off very slow and boring the end is great but the other 6+ hours a bit boring. very glad I read it though.

Love this trilogy

This was a great book. Absolutely loved hearing about Installation07. Did not want to put this one down either. Great read/listen! Highly recommend.

Amazing Narration

I’ve listened to this book many times and it is a favorite of mine. As a fan of halo all throughout my life, it’s amazing to have that world evolved and deepened by such a story and with such a good voice actor. Can’t wait to finish the 3rd book.

Hard to get though but picked up last quarter.

This has been on my too read list for a while but finally got to it. Really liked it.

Advances the story

At times it felt like the we weren't getting any new information that advanced the plot of the story, but then there would be a rush of information to digest which was much appreciated.