Christopher Paolini
Christopher Paolini took the fantasy world by storm, making the New York Times bestseller list with his first novel, Eragon, at age 19. While designated as young adult fantasy, Eragon has been enjoyed by readers of all ages.
Inspired by the great epic myths of the British Isles, particularly the Anglo-Saxon masterpiece Beowulf, and the vision of Tolkien, Paolini determined to create his own fantasy world, inventing his own languages as Tolkien did. Begun when he was just 15 years old, Eragon has been an astonishing example of what a brilliant young author can accomplish.
Eragon is the first book in the Inheritance Series. Fans are eagerly snapping up the second Inheritance book, Eldest, published in 2005.
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Eragon
- Inheritance Book 1 by Christopher Paolini When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands... |
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Eldest
- Inheritance Book 2 by Christopher Paolini "Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns… Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn’t know whom he can trust. Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle–one that might put Eragon in even graver danger. Will the king’s dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. ..." from the inside cover. |
