Elder

Author: (American) Bao Linini / Yan Weiming et al
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Publishing Date: 2006-02-01
Features: Consistently ranked among the top bestsellers on Amazon, The New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and other major bestseller lists for over a hundred weeks. Over 6 million copies of the English edition have been sold, topping bestseller lists in multiple countries including the UK, France, Germany, Russia, Japan, and South Korea. Published in nearly 40 languages worldwide, with 20th Century Fox acquiring the rights to a major film adaptation set for a grand global release. A brilliant and magnificent epic. – The New York Times Fantasy literature's newest international bestseller. – U.S. News & World Report Since Stephen King, the publishing industry has never seen a young genius like him. – BookPage Bao Linini has risen to prominence at a young age, filling literature with magic. – People Magazine Remarkable, powerful, and fresh yet fluid. A rare beginning in a writing career; the author is destined for great things. – Booklist Will appeal to the large number of readers captivated by The Lord of the Rings. – School Library Journal This is the second book in the Legacy trilogy. After the Battle of Eldertree, the severely wounded Elron lies unconscious on the ground. A wise old man known as the One-Legged Sage contacts him through telepathy, answers all of Elron's questions, and urges him to seek him out in the Elven city of Elesmera. Just as Elron sets off, the kingdom of Varden is struck again by a sudden attack from the Giants, and King Aggar is tragically killed. Elron crowns Aggar's young daughter Nesa as the new queen, avoiding a potential power struggle with severe consequences. Upon arriving in Elesmera, Elron and Lyra immediately begin intense training, as they must master knowledge that would take decades to learn within just a few months. With time running out, the Empire's Dark Lord Galbatorix has already gathered a massive army to crush the rebellion. Meanwhile, in Elron's hometown of Kavohar, his cousin Laron becomes embroiled in a new war. Determined to stand up and face his fearsome enemy—Galbatorix—Elron finds himself entangled in chaos and betrayal, as everything becomes shrouded in mystery. He doesn't know whom to trust. Will Galbatorix's dark hand strangle all rebels? Elron himself may not survive. This book continues the tone of the first Elron, with more complex and thrilling plot twists. Filled with rich imagination and a youthful energy, readers experience tension, sorrow, and also enjoy humor and wit. Published in the U.S. in August 2005 with a first print run of 1.3 million copies, it sold over 4 million copies within its first week. Currently, the book has surpassed the sales of the first Elron, becoming the fastest-selling book in the history of Random House.