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 Buckfirst seen in HALO ODST and reappearing in 2015s HALO 5 GUARDIANS. While Spartans get all the glory, no soldiernot even the legendary Master Chiefwins a war on his own.. With the Covenant War finally over, is it time for him to retire to the sidelines for a life he could only dream aboutor is he prepared to step up and become part of the militarys new blood.