Perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings the New York Times bestselling Inheritance Cycle about the dragon rider Eragon has sold over 35 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation.
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.
'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
