"An authentic, work of great talent." - The New York Times

It's been only months since Eragon first uttered "brisingr," an ancient language term for fire.  Since then, he's not only learned to create magic with words - he's been challenged to his very core.  Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives.  Still, there is more adventure at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep.

When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices - choices that will take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice.  Eragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny.  Can this once simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king?

CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI began writing his debut novel, Eragon, when he graduated from high school at fifteen after being homeschooled all his life.  He became a New York Times bestselling author at nineteen.  You can find out more about Christopher, Brisingr, and Inheritance at www.alagaesia.com.  Look for Eragon and Eldest on audio from Listening Library.

GERARD DOYLE's career in British repertory theater includes The Crucible, Playboy of the Western World, and The Tempest, among others.  He has toured internationally with the English Shakespeare Company and performed in London's West End in The Hired Man.  In New York, he has appeared on Broadway in The Weir.