Darkness falls . . . Despair abounds . . . Evil reigns . . . 

The challenges for Eragorn and his dragon Saphira are by no means over. Having proved himself in battle as a Dragon Rider, Eragon must now travel to the land of the elves to be tutored n magic and swordsmanship, the essential skills of a Dragon Rider. But the Empire is in the grip of evil and Eragon is dogged by chaos and betrayal at every turn. Will the wicked king Galbatorix's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragorn may not escape with his life...

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 Ellesmé

"Filled with darkness and evil, excitement and awe, this is a must for lovers of fantasy"Good Book Guide

"Wonderful . . . a real page turner, the best adventure tale you'll ever read"

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