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?‎