This book is the 3rd in the series and should be an enjoyable read for any Halo fan. First Strike tells the story that leads up the action experienced while playing the video game Halo 2.

Master Chief is the main character as you might expect, but there are other Spartans as well as Cortana and a few others from the first two books. While reading, you’ll learn some important pieces to the overall Halo story. The authoer, Eric Nylund, does a good job of weaving action with some of the backround info that is essential to the story.

If you enjoyed playing Halo and Halo 2, the book series is a great supplement. I give First Strike a B+.