Spectral Jester Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Tor Books, an imprint of Tom Doherty Associates, LLC–the largest publisher of science fiction in the world–is excited to reveal the title, cover, and release date for the second novel in the Halo Forerunner Saga, HALO: PRIMORDIUM, written by legendary science fiction author Greg Bear. Book One of the Forerunner Saga, Halo: Cryptum, is currently available in hardcover, and will be released in a trade paperback this fall. Book Two, HALO: PRIMORDIUM, will be released January 3, 2012 simultaneously alongside its audio edition. The New York Times bestselling Halo series, based on the hugely successful Halo videogame franchise for the Xbox 360, has sold millions of copies, and is part of a global phenomenon that has dominated the science fiction landscape over the last decade. With Halo: Cryptum, Greg Bear began a three-novel saga set in the era of the Forerunners, the ancient and enigmatic builders of the mysterious Halos, and the story continues in HALO: PRIMORDIUM. In Halo: Cryptum, a young, rebellious Manipular embarks on a dangerous search for artifacts belonging to the Precursors—long-vanished super-beings of unknowable power and intent. This quest sets off a devastating chain of events that nearly ends the Forerunner empire. In HALO: PRIMORDIUM, two humans who were former companions of the Manipular find themselves captives pawns in a cosmic game whose madness knows no end—a game of ancient vengeance between the powers who seeded the galaxy with life, and the Forerunners who expect to take up their sacred Mantle of duty to protect all living things. “I’m having great fun working through the action and growing mysteries in HALO: PRIMORDIUM, as humans engage in an epic odyssey across a damaged, war-torn Halo, facing the Flood, rogue AIs, and the stunning testament of the Last Precursor,” says author Greg Bear. “This is classic SF territory for me, and it’s a terrific opportunity to work with the 343 team, and to contribute through these books to both future games and the Halo universe in general.” “In Cryptum, Greg began an exploration of a vast and imposing part of the Halo universe,” says Frank O’Connor, Franchise Development Director for 343 Industries. “In PRIMORDIUM, he takes that story closer to the ground, exploring characters, motivations and mysteries that began in Cryptum and continuing a journey that’s fascinating, horrifying and inspiring, all at once.” Tor Books has proudly partnered with Microsoft and 343 Industries to publish every book set in this iconic universe. Along with the first two books of the Forerunner Saga, Tor has also announced another all-new Halo trilogy penned by Karen Traviss that will explore the Halo Universe in the wake of the final events of Halo 3. Traviss’s first Halo novel, Halo: Glasslands, will be on shelves October 25, 2011. The Halo franchise is an award-winning collection of properties that have grown into a global entertainment phenomenon. Beginning with the original Halo: Combat Evolved for Xbox in 2001, the rich fiction of the franchise has since inspired a series of blockbuster Xbox and Xbox 360 video games, New York Times best-selling novels, comic books, action figures, apparel and more. To date, sales in the Halo franchise have eclipsed $2.3 billion. Microsoft recently dropped a bombshell on Halo fans at E3 with two big announcements: on Nov. 15 2011, Microsoft will release Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, a spectacularly remastered version of the original Halo campaign bundled with some of the most beloved multiplayer maps in Halo history–all created in celebration of the 10th anniversary of one of the greatest franchises in gaming history. Also announced was Halo 4, the hugely-anticipated next blockbuster installment that will mark the beginning of a new Halo trilogy when it releases in-stores during the 2012 holiday season. About Tor Books Tor Books, an imprint of Tom Doherty Associates, LLC, is a New York-based publisher of hardcover and softcover books. Founded in 1980, Tor annually publishes what is arguably the largest and most diverse line of science fiction and fantasy ever produced by a single English-language publisher. In 2002, Tor launched Starscape, an imprint dedicated to publishing quality science fiction and fantasy for young readers, including books by critically acclaimed and award winning authors such as Cory Doctorow, Orson Scott Card, and David Lubar. Between an extensive hardcover and trade-softcover line, an Orb backlist program, and a stronghold in mass-market paperbacks, books from Tor have won every major award in the SF and fantasy fields, and has been named Best Publisher 24 years in a row in the Locus Poll, the largest consumer poll in SF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-117 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 I'm looking forward to Grasslands, cause it gives us info about Halo 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitamin Pwn Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 more info about the forerunners sweet looking forward to it I'm looking forward to Grasslands, cause it gives us info about Halo 4 i think the book you talking about is called Glasslands, im looking forward to that book also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-117 Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Yea, my iPod auto corrected me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedidact Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I'm looking forward to Grasslands, cause it gives us info about Halo 4 Halo primordium ties in directly with halo 4... so I have heard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt S-501 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 i can't wait for all the new books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Dog Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Look forward to reading this, thanks Jester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choot 'em Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Thanks Jester!! I read Cryptum and it was a very interesting backstory! My opinion on everything I assumed from just playing the games and reading the other books was suddenly changed! Already pre-ordered Primordium and Glasslands! I think the terminals in CEA will give us even more insight to the events that take place in the Forerunner books. Very anxious for H4 too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraverKING514 Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Thanks Jester!! I read Cryptum and it was a very interesting backstory! My opinion on everything I assumed from just playing the games and reading the other books was suddenly changed! Already pre-ordered Primordium and Glasslands! I think the terminals in CEA will give us even more insight to the events that take place in the Forerunner books. Very anxious for H4 too!! Must... Know.... More... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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