Don't miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini--Murtagh A new adventure hatches in Book One of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 40 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation.
"Christopher Paolini is a true rarity." --The Washington Post
When fifteen-year-old Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself.
Overnight his simple life is shattered, and, 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 save--or destroy--the Empire.
This updated edition of Eragon includes:
- A sneak peek of Murtagh
- One section of a brand-new Alaga sia map by Christopher, with a unique code that will unlock a different piece of exclusive digital content. Collect all 4 books in the Inheritance Cycle to see the full map and unlock all bonus content
- A redesigned cover using the iconic original art
Industry Reviews
A #1 New York Times Bestseller 2004 Book Sense Book of the Year
A USA Today Bestseller
A #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller
A Wall Street Journal Bestseller
A Book Sense Bestseller
"Full praise to Eragon, and I want more! A winner . . . tip of the hat to young master Paolini."--Anne McCaffrey, author of The Dragonriders of Pern series
"Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic with his precocious debut."--People
"An authentic work of great talent . . . I found myself dreaming about it at night, and reaching for it as soon as I woke." â Liz Rosenberg, The New York Times Book Review
"Unusual, powerful . . . fresh and fluid. An impressive start to a writing career that's sure to flourish." --Booklist, Starred
"An auspicious beginning to both career and series."--Publishers Weekly
"Will appeal to legions of readers who have been captivated by the Lord of the Rings trilogy."--School Library Journal