Not long ago, Dragon Rider Eragon was a poor village boy, and his dragon Saphira was a blue stone lost in the forest, but now the fate of the whole world depends on them. Long months of wandering and battles have brought the heroes victory and hope, though they have also broken their hearts. But the real battle still lies ahead. Eragon and Saphira must face the mighty Galbatorix. Will they have the strength for the decisive battle? Who knows whether they will be able to overthrow the cruel king and restore justice in Alagaësia? And if they can, at what cost? They will have only one chance… A mesmerizing conclusion to Christopher Paolini’s worldwide bestselling Inheritance Cycle tetralogy.