Perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings, the New York Times best-selling Inheritance Cycle about the dragon rider Eragon has sold more than 35 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation.
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes 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)
A New York Times best seller.
A USA Today best seller.
