Halo Outcasts, Troy Denning
Halo Outcasts, Troy Denning
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Halo: Outcasts

Author: Troy Denning

Series: Halo

Narrator: Scott Brick

Unabridged: 12 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/08/2023


Synopsis

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

2559. Formerly one of the Covenant’s greatest and most fearsome warriors, Arbiter Thel ‘Vadam is now allied with his former human enemies while deeply entrenched in leading the Sangheili people to a new era of unification. But his aspirations are under constant threat, whether by the dangerous, warring factions of rival Sangheili keeps, or the relentless shadow of oppression spread by the renegade artificial intelligence Cortana​​.

An opportunity to break Cortana’s chains has suddenly presented itself through the rumored existence of an ancient artifact located on the hostile world of Netherop. Spartan Olympia Vale, trained with the skills to live and thrive among the Sangheili, also recognizes this alien prize as an essential means to aid humanity in reaching the same goal of freedom. But behind the scenes, both ‘Vadam and Vale are being manipulated by a mysterious figure with their own agenda. And to make matters worse, all involved are unknowingly placing themselves at perilous odds with forces beyond their comprehension…

About Troy Denning

Troy Denning is the New York Times bestselling author of more than forty novels, including Halo: Divine WindHalo: Shadows of ReachHalo: Oblivion, Halo: Silent StormHalo: RetributionHalo: 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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by T.R. on September 01, 2023

I read the paperback of this, but cannot find that version on Goodreads for some reason. This was great. It's very disappointing that 343 does not make better use of Arbiter. The fact that he hasn't had his own spinoff game yet should be considered a crime......more

Goodreads review by Louis on November 03, 2023

So disappointing that Halo fiction has reached this state of stagnation. Denning and Kelly Gay, while talented writers, have such a similar writing style that every book that comes out lately feels like the same exposition-heavy and stale story dressed up in a different skin. I used to come to Halo......more

Goodreads review by Chris on August 24, 2023

Halo: Outcasts By Troy Denning, is a media tie-in novel based on the Halo video game franchise. Set in 2559, a year after the rouge AI Cortana betrayed the Master Chief and the UNSC, and used the Forerunner constructs known as Guardians to impose marital law on key interstellar civilizations across t......more

Goodreads review by Joni on September 10, 2023

Some really fun stuff in here, great exploration of pre-forerunner civilisation with some genuinely spooky and existential concepts. Also great to be back with The Arbiter. But a little too reliant on Dennin’s other Halo books and lots of time spent arguing over in tunnels. Vale is a bit of a bland......more

Goodreads review by Heidi on September 16, 2023

Really struggled to connect with anyone here. Not sure if I wasn't in the mood for it or if it simply wasn't the best of the Halosphere.......more