<p>　　Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors,
Eragon and Saphira narrowly escaped with their lives. But more
awaits the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by
promises he may not be able to keep, including his oath to cousin
Roran to help rescue his beloved Katrina. When unrest claims the
rebels and danger strikes, Eragon must make choices that take him
across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined
sacrifice. Conflict, action, adventure and one devastating death
await readers as Eragon battles on behalf of the Varden while
Galbatorix ruthlessly attempts to crush and twist him to his own
purposes. Can he become a leader who can unite the rebel forces and
defeat the King? --This text refers to the Perfect Paperback
edition.</p>

　　Christopher Paolini was educated at home by his parents. Hisabiding love of fantasy and science fiction inspired him to beginwriting his debut novel, Eragon, when he graduated from high schoolat fifteen. He became a New York Times bestselling author atnineteen. Christopher lives in Montana, USA, where the dramaticlandscape fed his vision of Alagaesia. He is at work on the finalvolume in the Inheritance cycle. --This text refers to the PerfectPaperback edition.