Author(s): J R R Tolkien

Fantasy Science Fiction Horror

This is the second volume in Tolkien's epic adventure in a lavish hardcover edition illustrated in full color by Alan Lee. Frodo and his Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord. Now they continue the journey alone down the great River Anduin--alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.