Eragon

The first book in The Inheritance Series

When poor farm boy Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest, he thinks it’s a lucky discovery.

But, when a baby dragon hatches out of the stone, Eragon realises he’s stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself.

A compelling and action-filled adventure . . . A galloping good example of its genre

This book is an achievement. Readers will be transported

A portrayal of true affection between boy and dragon - Paolini writes like someone gripped by his own story

A stirring fantasy of epic proportions

Christopher has created a complex and fascinating world in this first book of his Eragon trilogy . . . Filled with history, ancient tales, magic, magical creatures, and with a superbly crafted story "Eragon" is sure to delight many lovers of fantasy tales

Christopher Paolini is the creator of the World of Eragon and the Fractalverse. His blockbuster The Inheritance Cycle ( Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, Inheritance ) has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. First published at nineteen, he is the holder of the Guinness World Record for youngest author of a bestselling series. Christopher makes his home in Paradise Valley, Montana, where he continues to write stories and ask questions. Find out more about Christopher and all things Inheritance Cycle on social media and at paolini.net.