Eldest

Darkness falls...Despair abounds...Evil reigns...Eragon and his dragon , Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mig hty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire Now Eragon mu st travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in mag ic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of the Dragon Rider. It is the journey of a lifetime, filled with awe-inspiring new places and people , each day a fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at eve ry turn. Eragon isn't sure whom he can trust. Meanwhile, his cousin Ro ran must fight a new battle back home in Carvahall - one that puts Era gon in even graver danger. Will the king's dark hand strangle all resi stance? Eragon may not escape with even his life...