| Halo: Fractures: Extraordinary Tales from the Halo Canon Contributor(s): Denning, Troy (Author), Golden, Christie (Author), Miller, John Jackson (Author) |
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ISBN: 1501140671 ISBN-13: 9781501140679 Publisher: Gallery Books OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Science Fiction - Collections & Anthologies - Fiction | Science Fiction - Military - Fiction | Science Fiction - Action & Adventure |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2016037365 |
| Series: Halo |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 5.3" W x 8.2" (0.80 lbs) 432 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A sensational short story collection in the expansive universe of HALO, the New York Times bestselling series! Launch once more into galaxy-spanning conflict and legendary heroism...shards of an ever-expanding journey where human and alien alike find their finest hours in facing their greatest challenges. These scattered stories span untold millennia, from the age of the ancient custodial race known as the Forerunners...to the aftermath of the Covenant's bloody war against humanity...and even the shocking events surrounding the resurrection of the mysterious Guardians. Halo: Fractures explores mythic tales of bravery and sacrifice that blaze brightly at the very heart of the Halo universe. Featuring electrifying works from such acclaimed authors as: Tobias Buckell - Troy Denning - Matt Forbeck - Kelly Gay - Christie Golden - Kevin Grace - Morgan Lockhart - John Jackson Miller - Frank O'Connor - Brian Reed - Joseph Staten - James Swallow |
Contributor Bio(s): Staten, Joseph: - Joseph Staten is the senior creative director at Microsoft and was the writer and creative lead for Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, and Halo 3, as well as Halo: ODST and Halo: Reach. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Halo: Contact Harvest and the novella Halo: Shadow of Intent. He lives with his family in Washington.Buckell, Tobias S.: - Called "violent, poetic, and compulsively readable" by Maclean's, science fiction author Tobias S. Buckell is a New York Times bestselling writer born in the Caribbean. He grew up in Grenada and spent time in the British and US Virgin Islands, and these places influence much of his work. His Xenowealth series begins with Crystal Rain. Along with other stand-alone novels and his more than fifty stories, Tobias's works have been translated into eighteen different languages. He has been nominated for such awards as the Hugo, Nebula, Prometheus, and John W. Campbell Award for Best New Science Fiction Author. His latest original novels are Hurricane Fever, a follow-up to the successful Arctic Rising, which NPR says will "give you the shivers," and the acclaimed Halo: Envoy. He currently lives in Ohio, with his wife, twin daughters, and a pair of dogs. He can be found online at TobiasBuckell.com.Gay, Kelly: - Kelly Gay is the critically acclaimed author of the Charlie Madigan urban fantasy series. She is a multi-published author with works translated into several different languages. She is a two-time RITA nominee, an ARRA nominee, a Goodreads Choice Award Finalist, and a SIBA Book Award Long List finalist. Kelly is also the recipient of the North Carolina Arts Council Fellowship Grant in Literature. She has authored the short story, "Into the Fire," featured in Halo: Fractures, and the novella, Halo: Smoke and Shadow. She can be found online at KellyGay.com.Denning, Troy: - Troy Denning is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty-five novels, including Halo: Silent Storm, Halo: Retribution, Halo: 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.Miller, John Jackson: - "John Jackson Miller is the New York Times bestselling author of novels including the Star Trek: Prey trilogy; Star Trek: The Next Generation - Takedown; Star Wars: Kenobi; Star Wars: A New Dawn; and Star Wars graphic novels, including the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic series. He has also written the enovella Star Trek: Titan: Absent Enemies. He has written for franchises including Halo, Battlestar Galactica, Conan, Iron Man, Indiana Jones, Mass Effect, Planet of the Apes, and The Simpsons. A comics industry analyst and historian, he is the founder of Comichron, the world's largest public database of comic book circulation data. He lives in Wisconsin with his wife, two children, and far too many comic books."Golden, Christie: - New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Christie Golden has written more than forty novels and several short stories in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Among her many projects are over a dozen Star Trek novels and several original fantasy novels. An avid player of World of Warcraft, she has written two manga short stories and several novels in that world. Golden lives in Tennessee. She welcomes visitors to her website: ChristieGolden.com.Reed, Bob: - Bob Reed is a proud native of Marcus, Iowa, who spent twenty-five years building and managing public television stations and serving as an executive at PBS. He has also served as a publisher and professor and is a speaker at numerous national and international meetings, seminars, and trade shows. He has penned many nonfiction books, as well as The Potluck Dinner That Went Astray, Other Tales of Christian Life, and How to Survive Being a Presbyterian. Bob currently lives in Orlando, Florida, and thinks that his very presence on this earth is proof that God has an unusual sense of humor.O'Connor, Frank: - Frank O'Connor is the Franchise Development Director for the HALO franchise at 343 Industries. He lives in Washington.Forbeck, Matt: - Matt Forbeck is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling author and game designer. He has more than thirty novels and countless games published to date. His latest work includes Dungeonlogy, the Star Wars: Rogue One junior novel, the last two editions of The Marvel Encyclopedia, his Monster Academy YA fantasy novels, and the upcoming Shotguns & Sorcery roleplaying game based on his novels. He lives in Beloit, WI, with his wife and five children, including a set of quadruplets. For more about him and his work, visit Forbeck.com.Swallow, James: - James Swallow is a New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author and BAFTA-nominated screenwriter, the only British writer to have worked on a Star Trek TV series. His Star Trek fiction includes The Latter Fire, Sight Unseen, The Poisoned Chalice, Cast No Shadow, Synthesis, Day of the Vipers, The Stuff of Dreams, Myriad Universes: Seeds of Dissent, and short stories in Seven Deadly Sins, Shards and Shadows, The Sky's The Limit, and Distant Shores. His other work includes the Marc Dane thriller series and tales from the worlds of 24, Doctor Who, Star Wars, Halo, Warhammer 40,000, and more. He lives and works in London. |