Eragon travels to the land of the elves for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, surrounded by darkness, despair, and evil, Eragon doesn't know whom to trust. "Another satisfying Tolkienesque tale... Doyle magnificently delivers the rich characters."—AudioFile, naming this audiobook one of the best of 2005
When Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands
CRADLE AND ALL is megabestselling author James Patterson at the height of his creative power. A breathtaking combination of suspense, love and apocalyptic nightmare, it will keep his millions of fans on the edge of their seats.
