The Halo is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by James Swallow, made up of 14 books published between 2001 and 2024. It begins with The Fall of Reach ( By: Eric Nylund) (2001), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Epitaph ( By: Kelly Gay) (2024), spanning 23 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | |||
| 1 | The Fall of Reach ( By: Eric Nylund) | 2001 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | First Strike ( By: Eric Nylund) | 2003 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2010s | |||
| 3 | The Thursday War ( By: Karen Traviss) | 2012 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | Broken Circle ( By: John Shirley) | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | Hunters in the Dark ( By: Peter David) | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | Halo: Saint's Testimony (Short Story) ( By: Frank O'Connor) | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | Shadow of Intent (Short Story) ( By: Joseph Staten) | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 8 | Halo: Fractures ( With: Christie Golden, Brian Reed, Tobias Buckell, John Jackson Miller, Kelly Gay, Matt Forbeck, Troy Denning, Joseph Staten, Andrew Ceroni, Kevin Grace, Morgan Lockhart, Frank O'Connor) | 2016 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 9 | Legacy of Onyx ( By: Matt Forbeck) | 2017 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 10 | Contact Harvest ( By: Joseph Staten) | 2019 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2020s | |||
| 11 | Shadows of Reach ( By: Troy Denning) | 2020 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 12 | The Rubicon Protocol ( By: Kelly Gay) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 13 | Outcasts ( By: Troy Denning) | 2023 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 14 | Epitaph ( By: Kelly Gay)Latest | 2024 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Halo series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Halo series?
Start with The Fall of Reach ( By: Eric Nylund) (2001), the first book in the Halo series by James Swallow. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Halo series?
There are 14 books in the Halo series by James Swallow, published between 2001 and 2024.
What is the first book in the Halo series?
The first book in the Halo series is The Fall of Reach ( By: Eric Nylund), published in 2001 by James Swallow.
What is the latest book in the Halo series?
The most recent book in the Halo series is Epitaph ( By: Kelly Gay) (2024) by James Swallow.