Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy - until 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 save - or destroy - the 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
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A "New York Times" Bestseller
A "USA Today" Bestseller
A Book Sense Bestseller

Author Biography

Christopher Paolini's 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 cycle, became instant "New York Times" bestsellers. Christopher is currently at work on "Brisingr," the third volume in the cycle. He lives in Montana, where the dramatic landscape feeds his visions of Alagaesia.
You can find out more about Christopher and Inheritance at www.alagaesia.com.

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