Synopses & Reviews
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boyuntil his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could saveor destroythe Empire.
“An authentic work of great talent.”The New York Times Book Review
“Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic with his precocious debut.”People
“Unusual, powerful, fresh, and fluid.”Booklist, Starred
“An auspicious beginning to both career and series.”Publishers Weekly
A New York Times Bestseller
A USA Today Bestseller
A Wall Street Journal Bestseller
A Book Sense Bestseller
From the Hardcover edition.
Synopsis
THE MASS MARKET editions of Eragon and Eldest will now be available in a brand-new boxed set!
About the Author
Christopher Paolinis abiding love of fantasy and science fiction inspired him to begin writing his debut novel,
Eragon, when he graduated from high school at fifteen after being homeschooled all his life. Both
Eragon and
Eldest, the second book in the Inheritance trilogy, became instant
New York Times bestsellers. Christopher is currently at work on the final volume in the trilogy. He lives in Montana, where the dramatic landscape feeds his visions of Alagaësia.
You can find out more about Christopher and Inheritance at www.alagaesia.com.
From the Hardcover edition.