The first part of J.R.R. Tolkiens epic adventure THE LORD OF THE RINGS In a sleepy village in the Shire, a young hobbit is entrusted with an immense task. He must make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ruling Ring of Power - the only thing that prevents the Dark Lords evil dominion. Thus begins J.R.R. Tolkiens classic tale, The first part of J.R.R. Tolkiens epic adventure THE LORD OF THE RINGS In a sleepy village in the Shire, a young hobbit is entrusted with an immense task. He must make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ruling Ring of Power - the only thing that prevents the Dark Lords evil dominion. Thus begins J.R.R. Tolkiens classic tale, which continues in The Two Towers and The Return of the King .