Brisingr

Brisingr, Book Three--------------------------------------------------Oaths sworn . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide. It's been" only months since Eragon first uttered ""brisingr,"" the ancient language"term for fire. Since then, he's not only learned to create magic withwords-he's been challenged to his very core. Following the colossalbattle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragonand his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still,there is more adventure at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragonfinds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep.First is Eragon's oath to his cousin, Roran: to help rescue Roran'sbeloved from King Galbatorix's clutches. But Eragon owes his loyaltyto others, too. The Varden are in desperate need of his talents andstrength-as are the elves and dwarves. When unrest claims the rebelsand danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices-choicesthat will take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may leadto unimagined sacrifice. Eragon is the greatest hope to rid theland of tyranny. Can this once simple farm boy unite the rebel forcesand defeat the king?