Eldest: Book Two

Christopher Paolini

Apr 2009 · The Inheritance Cycle Book 2 · RHCP Digital · Narrated by Gerard Doyle

About this audiobook

Brought to you by Penguin.


The second book in The Inheritance Series

Darkness falls . . . Despair abounds . . . Evil reigns . . .

Fresh from their battle for the rebel state against King Galbatorix, Eragon has no time to rest.

He and his dragon, Saphira, must travel to Ellesméra, the land of the elves for more training in magic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of a Dragon Rider.

Even though he's heading off on the journey of a lifetime, chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and Eragon doesn't know who to trust.

And while he's off on his own journey, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle back home in Carvahall - one that puts Eragon in even graver danger.

Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life . . .


© Christopher Paolini 2005 (P) Penguin Audio 2009

Ratings and reviews

What a find! My eleven and nine year old boys have loved every second of this book and I have to admit that I've been just as enthralled. Our regular four hour drive to see the grandparents has been welcomed just so we can listen on the way. We're looking forward to the next book!

Terrible narration. i purchased the other one by Kerry Shale and much more pleasant listening.

Just such a good listen. I really liked all the narration and creativity of the narrator.

About the author

Christopher Paolini was educated at home by his parents. His abiding love of fantasy and science fiction inspired him to begin writing his debut novel, Eragon, when he graduated from high school at fifteen. Now twenty-one, he lives with his family in Montana, USA.