Eldest
By Christopher Paolini
The highly anticipated second book in Christopher Paolini's critically acclaimed Inheritance Trilogy, Eldest lives up to all expectations. More danger, dragons, magic and myth await the readers of this novel.
The first chapter is a shocker, so be ready. After dwelling in Farthen Dur a little longer, Eragon departs with Arya to train in Du Weldenvarden with the elves. Plagued by his injury, Eragon finds it dificult to learn much from the elves, but he manages. But when war south of the forest beckons Eragon and Saphira back to the defence of the Varden, he is in for the fight of his life. Along with all of his other troubles, the second dragon egg in Galbatorix's possesion has hatched, and a mysterious new rider has emerged...
Meanwhile, we return to the story of Roran and the villagers of Carvahall. When the Raz'zac come to take Roran away for questioning, the villagers of Carvahall resist and the town is threatened in the ensuigng seige. Only Roran's leadership can save the village now, but is he up to it?
If you havn't read Eldest, you havn't read fantasy. Paolini's masterful wordcraft nad cliff-hanger ending ensures an even better Book 3.