A sensational short story collection in the HALO universe. Launch again into galaxy-spanning conflict and legendary heroism. These stories span untold millennia, from the age of the Forerunners to the aftermath of the Covenant's bloody war against humanity and the shocking events surrounding the resurrection of the mysterious Guardians. These are tales of bravery and sacrifice that blaze brightly at the very heart of the Halo universe.

Christie Golden is the award-winning author of over thirty-five novels and has over a million books in print. She has written several novels in the Star Wars and StarCraft universes, as well as the New York Times Bestseller Arthas: Rise of the Lich King, a World of Warcraft tie-in.