Annabel loves the way Brandon shows her the forest. Brandons friends don't really like Annabel slowing them down but they start to get use to her. One afternoon while Annabel and Brandon are in the forest alone she starts to mention a myth she heard about werewolfs living in this forest and some special tree called Wolf Bark. When Annabel decides to go into the forest without Brandon she finds the tree she thought was a myth. But finding that tree unraveals secrets and puts Annabel in danger.

*SPOILERS* It has been two months since Eragon & Saphira left Alagaesia. Finally, they have found a sanctuary for the Eldunari & a new generation of Riders - the ancient home of an ancient race. Back home, something has riled King Orrin in Surda to the south, & the seat beside Queen Nasuada's throne has been filled by a werecat with his own agenda. Arya is once more egg-bearer: from the new Urgal city to Tronjheim. She & Fírnen are followed in their quest by a shadowy creature, impossible to shake & known only by its green cloak & strange weapon. While Nasuada attempts to reunite Alagaesia & fend off dangers in her own castle, while Arya & Fírnen seek the next Rider, while Eragon & Saphira begin the task of taming the wild Mor'rangrind, Murtagh & Thorn journey north for adventure & redemption. In an encounter with a nameless foe, they find a purpose in defending everything the Riders hope to build. Inspired by & based on Christopher Paolini's series 'The Inheritance Cycle.'