The release date for the English version of 'Eldest' by
Christopher Paolini is Mar 2007. If you enjoy this novel, it is available for buy as a paperback from Barnes & Noble or Indigo, as an ebook on the Amazon Kindle store, or as an audiobook on Audible.
Darkness descends, hopelessness looms, evil rules...The powerful armies of the ruthless Emperor Galbatorix had just prevented the insurgent state from being destroyed, thanks to Eragon and his dragon, Saphira. Eragon is now required to go to Ellesmera, the elves' homeland, in order to get more instruction in the Dragon Rider arts. 12 years and older.
Darkness descends.Sadness reigns...Malice prevails.
The powerful armies of the ruthless Emperor Galbatorix had just prevented the insurgent state from being destroyed, thanks to Eragon and his dragon, Saphira. Eragon must now go to Ellesmera, the home of the elves, to get more instruction in the magic and swordplay of the Dragon Rider. He will soon go on a once-in-a-lifetime voyage, opening his eyes to breathtaking new sights and people and living a life full of exciting new experiences. But nothing is as it appears, and he is constantly beset by turmoil and treachery. Eragon soon finds himself unsure of whom to trust.
Eragon may be in even more danger while his cousin Roran fights a fresh struggle in the meantime.
Will all opposition be strangled by the evil hand of the king? Perhaps Eragon won't even be able to leave alive....