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New Blood

Halo • Book 15

by Matt Forbeck

Narrated by Scott Brick

4.23 ABR Score (6.5K ratings)
★ 4.07 Goodreads (3.1K) ★ 4.68 Audible (3.5K)
6h 12m Released 2015 Sci-Fi

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Scott Brick sounds exactly like a soldier who's watched the heroes get the medals while he did the real work — and he's finally getting his moment.

  • Great if you want: gritty military sci-fi that sidelines the usual legends
  • Listening experience: tight and propulsive — 6 hours that don't drag
  • Narration: Brick's gravelly weight suits Buck's weathered pragmatism perfectly
  • Skip if: you need deep Halo lore familiarity to follow along

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About This Audiobook

Gunnery Sergeant Edward Buck faces an impossible choice that could reshape his entire future within the United Nations Space Command. With the Covenant War behind them and the legendary Master Chief missing in action, military leadership approaches Buck with an unprecedented opportunity to join the next generation of enhanced soldiers. The seasoned Orbital Drop Shock Trooper must weigh his dreams of retirement against the call to serve humanity in ways he never imagined possible, as new threats emerge to challenge the fragile peace.

Scott Brick delivers a commanding performance that captures Buck's military bearing and internal struggle with remarkable nuance. His gravelly delivery perfectly embodies the weathered veteran's perspective while maintaining distinct vocal characterizations for supporting cast members. Brick's pacing allows listeners to absorb the tactical complexity of military operations while building emotional tension around Buck's pivotal decision. The narrator's familiarity with science fiction enhances the technical aspects of the Halo universe, making complex military terminology and futuristic concepts accessible without sacrificing authenticity.