Halo novels

The Halo novels are books that have expanded heavily on the Halo universe. Contrary to popular belief, the Halo novelization project was initiated by Microsoft Game Studios Franchise Development Group and not by Bungie Studios (though they were given a degree of creative control). The novelization project was designed for wider audience apart from the general fanbase, and to establish an expanded universe for future content. Following the advent of 343 Industries and their philosophy of expanded connectivity between Halo media, the writing process of the novels has become more extensively intertwined with the planning of the stories of the games and other fiction.

The first three novels were published by Del Rey Books. Microsoft Studios' next publishing partner was Tor Books, which published all Halo novels from 2006 to early 2014. The three initial Halo novels were reissued by Tor in 2010. While mostly unchanged, the new versions feature additional content and several alterations. In 2014, 343 Industries entered a contract with Gallery Books as the publisher of subsequent Halo literature.

Collections and box sets

 * Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, a collection of short stories relating to the Halo universe by several critically acclaimed authors.
 * Halo: Fractures, a collection of short stories.
 * Halo Box Set, the box set featuring the three first Halo novels by Del Rey Books.
 * Halo Boxed Set, featuring the first three novels by Tor Books.