The first novel in the Forerunner Saga trilogy by science fiction legend Greg Bear-set in the Halo universe and based on the New York Times bestselling video game series! One hundred thousand years ago, the galaxy was populated by a great variety of beings. But one species-eons beyond all others in both technology and knowledge-achieved dominance. They ruled in peace, but met opposition with quick and brutal effectiveness. They were the Forerunners-the keepers of the Mantle of Responsibility, the next stage of life in the Universe's Living Time. And then they vanished. This is their story.
| ISBN: | 9781835416945 |
| Publication date: | 20th January 2026 |
| Author: | Greg Bear |
| Publisher: | Titan Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 352 pages |
| Series: | The Forerunner Saga |
| Genres: |
Science fiction: military Science fiction: aliens / UFOs Fiction: special features: game-related |
The first novel in the Forerunner Saga trilogy by science fiction legend Greg Bear-set in the Halo universe and based on the New York Times bestselling video game series! One hundred thousand years ago, the galaxy was populated by a great variety of beings. But one species-eons beyond all others in both technology and knowledge-achieved dominance. They ruled in peace, but met opposition with quick and brutal effectiveness. They were the Forerunners-the keepers of the Mantle of Responsibility, the next stage of life in the Universe's Living Time. And then they vanished. This is their story.
Cryptum features in the following genres: Science fiction: military, Science fiction: aliens / UFOs, Fiction: special features: game-related
Cryptum is available in Paperback
Cryptum was written by Greg Bear and published by Titan Books
Cryptum has 352 pages
Yes it is part of The Forerunner Saga series