The complete Inheritance cycle, available for the first time in a paperback boxed set!
Eragon, Eldest, and Brisingr each include a special full-color foldout poster!
The Inheritance cycle is the unforgettable, worldwide bestselling saga of one boy, one dragon, and a world of adventure. When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and he and his dragon, Saphira, are thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power. 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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The much-anticipated, thrilling conclusion of the worldwide bestselling Inheritance cycle.
About the Author
Christopher Paolini is the author of three other bestselling novels about Alagaësia: Inheritance is the fourth and final volume in the cycle. Christopher lives in Montana, where the natural landscape has been a major inspiration in the creation of his stories.
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Christopher Paolini was born on November 17, 1983 in Southern California. He has lived most of his life in Paradise Valley, Montana with his parents and younger sister, Angela. As a child, he often wrote short stories and poems, made frequent trips to the library, and read widely. The idea of Eragon began as the daydreams of a teen. Christopher's love for the magic of stories led him to craft a novel that he would enjoy reading. The project began as a hobby, a personal challenge; he never intended it to be published. All the characters in Eragon are from Christopher's imagination except Angela the herbalist, who is loosely based on his sister. Christopher was fifteen when he wrote the first draft of Eragon. He took a second year to revise the book and then gave it to his parents to read. The family decided to self-publish the book and spent a third year preparing the manuscript for publication: copyediting, proofreading, designing a cover, typesetting the manuscript, and creating marketing materials. During this time Christopher drew the map for Eragon, as well as the dragon eye for the book cover (that now appears inside the Knopf hardcover edition). The manuscript was sent to press and the first books arrived in November 2001. The Paolini family spent the next year promoting the book at libraries, bookstores, and schools in 2002 and early 2003. In summer 2002, author Carl Hiaasen, whose stepson read a copy of the self-published book while on vacation in Montana, brought Eragon to the attention of his publisher, Alfred A. Knopf, which is part of Random House. Knopf published Eragon in August 2003. Eldest, which continues the adventures of Eragon and the dragon Saphira was published in August 2005, and in December 2006, Fox 2000 released their movie adaptation of Eragon in theaters around the world.
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30 of 36 people found the following review helpful
By Mdi
Format:Hardcover
I've happily read through this saga as the books came out and I've spent the past 40 some odd hours reading the final book in the series. I read the last pages through tears.
I am aware, as I read these books, that the imagination it takes to create a new world, dozens of characters including creatures, must emerge from a wonderfully furtile mind. That as I read,I forget the author is not much older than my own children and that he wrote the first book while he was a high school student is a testament to the natural talent Paolini possesses. His story is rich and full and we have a chance to spend more time with some of the more important characters in this fourth book.
Some reviewers say he didn't expand enough on the characters. I would challenge them to re-read their personal favorite sagas that they feel developed the characters better than Paolini did. Lord of The Rings or the original Dune books perhaps? Re-read those book sometime. You might be surprised to discover that neither Tolkien nor Herbert actually give us all that much character back story, but after reading and re-reading the tales and watching the film versions over and over, we "think" we know a lot more about the characters than we actually do because they are now familiar to us.
Paolini gives us just enough information about his characters and lets us use own imagination to fill out the possible outcomes or even origins of their stories. He also leaves a clean path ahead for himself to write another, or several other sagas, where he can dive into specific characters the same way McCafferey did with her many, many Pern and dragons books that weave generations of characters throughout. "Always leave the reader wanting more" is the mantra of good storytelling. He has.
This young man has a rare and beautiful gift for writing and these stories will stand the test of time- hopefully, luring a great director to put them on film properly so we can enjoy them again in a new way. I can't to see what he writes next.........
I am aware, as I read these books, that the imagination it takes to create a new world, dozens of characters including creatures, must emerge from a wonderfully furtile mind. That as I read,I forget the author is not much older than my own children and that he wrote the first book while he was a high school student is a testament to the natural talent Paolini possesses. His story is rich and full and we have a chance to spend more time with some of the more important characters in this fourth book.
Some reviewers say he didn't expand enough on the characters. I would challenge them to re-read their personal favorite sagas that they feel developed the characters better than Paolini did. Lord of The Rings or the original Dune books perhaps? Re-read those book sometime. You might be surprised to discover that neither Tolkien nor Herbert actually give us all that much character back story, but after reading and re-reading the tales and watching the film versions over and over, we "think" we know a lot more about the characters than we actually do because they are now familiar to us.
Paolini gives us just enough information about his characters and lets us use own imagination to fill out the possible outcomes or even origins of their stories. He also leaves a clean path ahead for himself to write another, or several other sagas, where he can dive into specific characters the same way McCafferey did with her many, many Pern and dragons books that weave generations of characters throughout. "Always leave the reader wanting more" is the mantra of good storytelling. He has.
This young man has a rare and beautiful gift for writing and these stories will stand the test of time- hopefully, luring a great director to put them on film properly so we can enjoy them again in a new way. I can't to see what he writes next.........
18 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Gamer525
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a very good set. Well worth the money I paid for, especially since I got it on discount for 53 dollars. Christopher is the master!!! He knows how to write books that entertain as well as teach important values. To anyone who buys this set and complains about it, why are you buying it in the first place? Go rent it at a library first if you want. But true fans will want this set for their collection of The Greatest Books written in the 21st Century!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By choco_twist
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is not a review. I need help.
I am far from finishing the book. And unfortunately, my copy has missing words in it. I am hoping someone out there can help me fill the words. Missing words are in page 146. It is the part where Brom utter ancient words..
I am far from finishing the book. And unfortunately, my copy has missing words in it. I am hoping someone out there can help me fill the words. Missing words are in page 146. It is the part where Brom utter ancient words..
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Inheritance Cycle
What a fun series. I listen to it on CD, but gave it to a friend with all four books. He was excited, but promised not to tell me anything about "Inheritance" until I can... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Mary Lamb
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Great Books
I bought this for my son and he loves these books. I can not say much more, cause I know only what he told me about them.
Sorry for being of little help .
Sorry for being of little help .
Published 9 days ago by Sashazulu
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Huge hit
This collection was a huge hit not only with my 12 year old but also my 19 year old nephew. I've flicked through it myself and think it looks great.
Published 14 days ago by lukasmember
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really enjoy the books
you guys deal with companies that are great, fast and pleasant to deal with. I purchased these for my Grandson and me to read. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Ed Campbell
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Loved it!!
A young boy growing up to be a dragon rider! Eragon and Saphira are awesome along with Arya and her dragon. Read more
Published 21 days ago by AwesomeMom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Son greatly enjoyed these books
For a year or two, my 10-year-old son was engrossed in fantasy and sci-fi books. He had read all of Potter, the Rick Riordan Percy jackson series, the Star Catcher series. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Summerroll
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Grandson's Treasure
My grandson loves and treasures them. I couldn't be happier. Always happy when they ask for books as birthday gifts...
Published 23 days ago by lmattix
4.0 out of 5 stars
A very worthy effort, though by no means perfect
Originally posted 4/27/12 at Melissa's Bookshelf.
I have been keeping up with Paolini's Inheritance cycle ever since Eragon was published. Read more
I have been keeping up with Paolini's Inheritance cycle ever since Eragon was published. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Melissa Owens
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Good Books!
Overall I find these books to be great for the people ranging from 10-19 years of age. They're rather simple to read(hardly any difficult vocabulary). Read more
Published 29 days ago by Manuel Coba
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Rollicking Good Adventure!
Strap in and brace yourself. This is a fantastic story which never flags. Enthralling from start to finish. One is left totally spent and deeply satisfied. And yet, and yet... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gary Beuschel
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