Halo: Ghosts of Onyx

As the Human-Covenant War reaches critical mass, the UNSC's Office of Naval Intelligence devises a desperate gamble: train a new generation of Spartan-IIIs on the mysteriously abandoned planet Onyx, buying humanity vital time for a larger counteroffensive. But when the Master Chief's destruction of Halo triggers something ancient and powerful deep within Onyx, fleets from both sides race to claim technology that could change the entire war. Eric Nylund's fourth Halo novel weaves together multiple storylines across the full scope of the conflict.

Jonathan Davis narrates with the controlled authority that makes him one of the preferred voices in the Halo expanded universe, his delivery handling the novel's military precision and emotional stakes with equal skill. At just over eleven hours, the production moves efficiently through its multiple plot threads, rewarding listeners familiar with both Fall of Reach and First Strike. A strong mid-canon entry.