Eldest (Inheritance Cycle, Book 2) (The Inheritance Cycle)

Darkness fallsdespair aboundsevil reigns Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesnt know whom he can trust. Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battleone that might put Eragon in even graver danger. Will the kings dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . . . Praise for Eragon: Unusual, powerful . . . fresh and fluid. An impressive start to a writing career thats sure to flourish. Booklist, Starred Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic with his precocious debut. People The new It book of childrens lit. U.S. News & World Report An auspicious beginning to both career and series. Publishers Weekly A #1 New York Times Bestseller A #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller A USA Today Bestseller A Wall Street Journal Bestseller A Book Sense Book of the Year A #1 Book Sense Selection