Dragon!

All Gareth must do is steal a dragon's egg and live to tell about it. He is warned by night whispers to flee from his tiny mountain village of Dun Mare. The stolen egg of a dragon will pay his way, if he manages to live long enough to sell it. However, there are forces against him far beyond his understanding. All he believes he knows about his life and home is false, but the egg of the black dragon is the key.

Book two of the "Dragon" Series. After 30 years of peaceful living on Bitters Island Gareth is struck down, his mind attacked, and he is nearly killed. His father is also attacked and found dead but he managed to send Gareth one last message of warning. Gareth and his black dragon sail to the mainland and find what has happened. There they discover a warped mind every bit as powerful as Gareth and the foe who is after Gareth - and everyone else. He must go after the very source of all mental powers, to the head of the Brotherhood.