The Inheritance Cycle Book Series

The Inheritance Cycle Book Series

The Inheritance Cycle Series In Order: How To Read Christopher Paolini’s Books.

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The Inheritance Cycle Series follows the adventures of a young man named Eragon and his Dragon, Saphira, who struggle to overthrow an evil King.

What is The Inheritance Cycle series about? What You Need To Know:

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A fantasy bestselling book about an ordinary farm boy who discovers he has been chosen by fate to become a dragon rider. Eragon has grown into a poor farm boy, who lives a humble life, but his life is going to change when he finds a blue gemstone in a forest. When he gets home, he is surprised to discover the gemstone was a dragon egg, and hatched a blue dragon named Saphira. When Saphira and Eragon meet, they form a special bond, but after the King learns of Saphira, he begins to pursue her relentlessly, wanting to take her for himself. Eragon and Saphiras escape their village with an old man who reveals that he is one of the last of the Dragon riders, once thought extinct in her world, and that Eragon and his dragon were the kingdom’s only hope for survival. Now Eragon and Arya must train hard to master the ancient magic of the elves, join the resistance, fight for the restoration of balance in Alagësia, and defeat Galbatorix once and for all.

The Inheritance Cycle Books in Order: How to read Christopher Paolini ’s Series:


There are five books in The Inheritance Cycle series and this is the correct sequence for reading them.


Eragon: The Inheritance Cycle, Book 1

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When fifteen-year old Eragon discovers a polished blue stone in a forest, he thinks it’s the luckiest discovery of a poor farm kid. When the stone brings a dragon egg, Eragon soon realizes that he has stumbled upon a treasure nearly as old as the empire itself. His simple life was shattered when he received a gift from a stranger—a magical sword, a loyal dragon named Saphira, and some wise words from an old storyteller. He was soon swept into a dangerous world of magic, glory, power, and adventure.


Eldest: The Inheritance Cycle, Book 2

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When fifteen-year old Eragon discovers a polished blue stone in a forest, he thinks it’s the luckiest discovery of a poor farm kid. When the stone brings a dragon egg, Eragon soon realizes that he has stumbled upon a treasure nearly as old as the empire itself. His simple life was shattered when he received a gift from a stranger—a magical sword, a loyal dragon named Saphira, and some wise words from an old storyteller. He was soon swept into a dangerous world of magic, glory, power, and adventure.


Brisingr: The Inheritance Cycle, Book 3

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After the epic battle against the Empire‘s warriors, Eragon has narrowly survived. Despite everything, there is still more adventure ahead for the Rider and his Dragon. They must now face their greatest challenge yet.


Inheritance: The Inheritance Cycle, Book 4

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Months of training and battle have led to victories and hope, but they’ve also brought heartbreak for Eragon and his dragon. And still, the true battle lies ahead: they need to defeat Galbatorix once and for all. There will be no do-overs. They’ve gone farther than anyone thought they could go. Can they topple the evil king? And if so, how much will it cost?


The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm

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Three new stories set in Alagaesia, in the world created by Christopher Paolini for his Inheritance Cycle series. Full of wandering, magic and of course, dragons. A year has passed since Eragon left Alagaësia for the last time in search of a place where he could train a new generation of dragon riders. When unexpected visitors arrive at Eragon’s house, he is faced with a much needed distraction that may lead him to a new perspective.

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