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** spoiler alert ** This is a fairly standard Halo story in my opinion. I've read plenty of the novels and this one definitely didn't stand out in any significant way. That's not to say the book was mediocre, because I think that it was delivered well and told a concise story that was easy to follow with a direct narrative that held your hand the entire time. I don't think it's always a bad thing as sometimes stories with too many diverging paths become convoluted and don't feel finished. Hunters in the Dark definitely told a story that had a clear ending.

The partnership between Elites and Spartans is always interesting to me in these novels. Sometimes there is deadly conflict between the two groups and sometimes there is mutual partnership. Both scenarios invite a host of neat storytelling avenues that I believe are compelling when told well enough since the Elites and the Spartans are such legendary, powerful groups. This novel had some paper thin conflict that I was hoping would have evolved into something bigger but never really panned out and ended up being forgettable.

The main goal in this story was stopping Halo from activating. It's the ultimate doomsday scenario because it generally always means the end of all life in the universe. While a fairly common trope in this series, this novel did a fine job of telling an interesting story of a Monitor who goes crazy and is hellbent on destroying humanity. I definitely enjoyed the parts when the Monitor spoke about it's motivations because they were clear cut and totally believable and I found myself intrigued to see how far it would get before it was thwarted. Certainly an interesting take on the go-to narrative tale in this series.

Being a huge fan of the Halo universe, I thought this book was definitely a welcome addition. It expanded more on the Forerunners and it certainly surprised me because you learned about some characters who's futures are dependent on the actions they take in this book. If you enjoy Halo, give this book a shot because you'll get exactly what you're looking for. If you're new to the series, this book isn't mired in too much of the overarching Halo story so you won't feel confused reading through it.