Full praise to "Eragon," and I want more! A winner . . . tip of the hat to young master Paolini. Anne McCaffrey, author of "The Dragonriders of Pern" series An authentic work of great talent . . . I found myself dreaming about it at night, and reaching for it as soon as I woke. Liz Rosenberg, "The New York Times Book Review" The Inheritance Cycle has been well-received by readers and critics alike, with praise for its richly imagined world and compelling story. The series has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 50 languages.

No details have been announced, but Christopher has confirmed that he’ll be touring in-person to promote the scifi prequel Full praise to Eragon, and I want more! A winner . . . tip of the hat to young master Paolini."--Anne McCaffrey, author of The Dragonriders of Pern series Prepare for the flight of a lifetime with Eragon as you've never seen him before in this dazzling oversized edition with brand-new full-colour illustrations throughout. Slightly redesigned covers using lettering by Jason Carne, matching the design of the Murtagh cover. ( Same with the spines.) And the world....few authors have captured by heart and dreams the way Paolini has with Alagaesia. The lore and history and magic and landscapes and just all of it is stunning and has had my mind in a chokehold for over a decade. I find something new every time I read Eragon which is a testament to the quality of the writing, in my opinion.

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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. In this extraordinary work of art, Paolini's fantasy masterpiece Eragon is brought to life in an entirely new way through Sidharth Chaturvedi's brilliant illustrations that accompany the complete original text. This is the ideal book to return to the World of Eragon - experience the thrill and exhilaration of becoming a Dragon Rider all over again! Will appeal to legions of readers who have been captivated by the Lord of the Rings trilogy."-- School Library Journal Prepare for the flight of a lifetime with Eragon as you’ve never seen him before in this dazzling oversized edition with brand-new full-color illustrations throughout. This is the perfect must-have gift for both new and longtime Inheritance fans. If you missed out, we’ll be running another rep search in a couple of months’ time! A big fairy thank you also to our amazing reps from our previous search and all of our long-term reps too. You are incredible! 🧚🏼 An authentic work of great talent . . . I found myself dreaming about it at night, and reaching for it as soon as I woke." ─Liz Rosenberg, The New York Times Book Review

I really enjoyed having the chance to write a book as if I were Eragon; to draw glyphs from the elves’ writing system, the Liduen Kvaedhí (including the glyph for Brisingr!)". Paolini is a master of his craft, creating such a beautiful world and intricate characters. I know a lot of people find Eragon annoying and immature....he's 15 and 16 in this book, it's expected for him to be so! It makes him realistic in circumstances that are so fantastical, which I really appreciate in a good character. But we also see him grow a lot in his maturity, not just in the series but just in this first book. I love how Paolini develops his characters, including Eragon.

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Is it a perfect book? No. Is it wonderful all the same? Yes. The storytelling is masterful, the characters real, and the world building/lore/magic intricate, the plot captivating.

There are twists and turns, and sometimes you feel you might be one step ahead of the characters, but not often. The epic struggle between good and evil is played out, but there are shades of grey in some of the characters that make them somewhere in the middle, which is refreshing. In this thread, (and in this thread only), you can discuss these books and details from the Murtagh sneak peek. I find the world created is so real that I use it as an escape. Somewhere I immerse myself in when I need to go and be somewhere else. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. This is a lifelong favorite for me - adventure, politics, battle, slight romance, vast world building....DRAGONS. No matter how many times I reread it, it remains a comfort and I love it more every time.The stone is in fact a dragon's egg and it hatches in Eragon's company--making him the first new Dragon Rider for many years. Suddenly, the fate of the Empire rests in his hands and he must navigate a dark and dangerous terrain, and some formidable enemies, to challenge the might of a king whose evil is limitless. The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror.