{"product_id":"halo-new-blood-9781501128080","title":"Halo: New Blood","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling series based on the blockbuster Xbox(R) games continues with the acclaimed story (originally published as a digital-first edition) of Spartan Edward Buck--first seen in HALO: ODST and reappearing in 2015's HALO 5: GUARDIANS!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile Spartans get all the glory, no soldier―not even the legendary Master Chief―wins a war on his own. Gunnery Sergeant Edward Buck and his team of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (ODSTs) played a major role in saving Earth from all-out invasion at the end of the Covenant War―acts of bravery and ingenuity that did not go unnoticed by the United Nations Space Command. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow, after many Spartans have been killed in battle and the Master Chief is listed as MIA, the UNSC decides to create a new generation of Spartans to defend humanity from threats both outside―and within. When they come to Buck with an extraordinary proposition, he is forced to make a life-altering decision. With the Covenant War finally over, is it time for him to retire to the sidelines for a life he could only dream about...or is he prepared to step up and become part of the military's new blood? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCopyright (c) 2015 by Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Microsoft, Halo, the Halo logo, Xbox, and the Xbox logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eForbeck, Matt:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Matt Forbeck is an award-winning and\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and game designer. He has more than thirty novels and countless games published to date. His latest work includes \u003ci\u003eDungeonlogy\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eStar Wars: Rogue One\u003c\/i\u003e junior novel, the last two editions of \u003ci\u003eThe Marvel Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e, his Monster Academy YA fantasy novels, and the upcoming \u003ci\u003eShotguns \u0026amp; Sorcery \u003c\/i\u003eroleplaying 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.","brand":"Gallery Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50608246784274,"sku":"9781501128080","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_399ea438-c616-4928-b4ac-f092fdf785f3.jpg?v=1732319048","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/halo-new-blood-9781501128080","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}