<DIV><DIV>Rounding out Tor's series of reissues of the original three Halo novels, this newly edited and revised edition of <I>First Strike </I>is a must-have for all Halo fans. Featuring author Eric Nylund at the helm, this tale bridges the events that take place in the game <I>Halo: Combat Evolved </I>(as novelized in <I>The Flood</I>) and its blockbuster follow-up, <I>Halo 2</I>. <BR><BR>After destroying the first Halo, Master Chief and Cortana attempt to voyage back home among a myriad of deadly Covenant attacks. With a battle weary squad, that includes the last of the Spartan-II survivors and the program's creator, Dr. Catherine Halsey, <I>First Strike </I>delivers an action-packed space opera told against the backdrop of one of the richest and most complex Science Fiction franchises of our time. </DIV></DIV>