"The second book in the series "Lord of the Rings".
Frodo and Sam go alone to the land of Mordor and find
an unexpected guide-Gollum."
Irina, Resident J.R.R. Tolkien Scholar
"Deep in enemy territory the Fellowship that set out
to destroy the Ring is splintered. The most masterly
interweaving of many plots takes place with the quests
of Frodo and Sam, Merry and Pippin, Gandalf, and the
Gang of Three (the dwarf, the elf, and the man) all
going their separate ways: yet all destinies are fated
to re-entwine. And Saruman the rogue White Wizard, a
great foe, but a pale imitation of the dreaded Sauron
has first to be defeated, however great the cost.
Frodo and Sam must penetrate the heart of Sauron's
darkness to succeed."
Michael JR Jose, Resident J.R.R. Tolkien Scholar
"In this second book of the trilogy, Gandalf returns
and kicks Saruman the formerly good wizard in the
butt, with the help of his tough three friends.
Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam pick up a stray hitchhiker,
they continue on their quest to destroy the ring of
power."
Steve, Resident J.R.R. Tolkien Scholar
The second part of the great Odyssee .....