Whether you read eragon as a child and want to reread the series, or are new to the cycle of inheritance, we’re here to help you with a list of eragon books in order.
christopher paolini wrote eragon at the age of 15 and became the youngest best-selling author according to the guinness books of world records.
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eragon was initially self-published in 2002 before alfred a. knopf picked it up and republished it in 2003, and subsequently published the rest of the inheritance cycle.
In 2006, 20th Century Fox produced a film adaptation of Eragon which received horrible reviews. so bad that members of my fantasy-addicted facebook group voted it the worst book-to-movie adaptation of all time.
After Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox, rumors grew that Disney was considering a reboot of the series. That is, until August 2021 when Christopher Paolini announced that Disney was no longer looking to reboot it… at least for now. time will tell if an eragon 2 or a remake of the entire series will appear in the future.
When it comes to books, the eragon reading order is pretty simple, so let’s continue with a list of all the eragon books in order.
eragon books in order
The following is a list of Eragon’s books in order of publication:
- eragon (2002)
- elder (2005)
- brisingr (2008)
- inheritance (2011)
companion books
- eragon’s guide to alagaesia (2009)
- the cycle of inheritance box (2012)
summary of eragon books in order
Below is a brief look at each of the Inheritance Cycle books.
1. eragon (2002)
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When fifteen-year-old Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the woods, he thinks it’s a poor farmer’s lucky find. But when the stone brings forth a young dragon, Eragon soon realizes that he has stumbled upon a legacy almost as old as the empire itself.
Overnight, his simple life is shattered and, armed only with an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and the wise advice of an old storyteller, Eragon soon finds himself drawn into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and magic. And power. now his choices could save, or destroy, the empire.
2. older (2005)
darkness falls… despair abounds… evil reigns…
Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rogue state from destruction at the hands of King Galbatorix’s mighty forces.
Eragon must now travel to Ellésmera, land of the elves, to further train the Dragon Rider’s skills: magic and swordsmanship. But chaos and betrayal beset him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn’t know who he can trust.
will the dark hand of the king strangle all resistance? eragon cannot escape even with his life. . . .
3. brisingr (2008)
oaths taken. . . proven loyalties. . . forces collide.
Eragon is the best hope to rid the land of tyranny. Will this once simple farmer be able to unite the rebel forces and defeat the king? After the colossal battle against the empire’s warriors, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, narrowly escaped with their lives.
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Still, more adventures lie ahead for the rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep.
When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make decisions, decisions that will take him across the empire and beyond, decisions that may lead to unimaginable sacrifice.
4. inheritance (2011)
Not long ago, eragon (shadow slayer, dragon rider) was just a poor farmer and his dragon, saphira, was just a blue stone in the forest. now the fate of an entire civilization rests on his shoulders.
Long months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but also heartbreaking losses. And yet, the real battle lies ahead: they must defeat Galbatorix. there will be no second chances.
The rider and his dragon have come further than anyone dared to hope. But can they overthrow the evil king and restore justice to Alagaësia? and if so, at what cost?
eragon’s guide to alagaësia
alagaësia comes to life in a lush and detailed look at a magical and unforgettable land. From elves, dwarves, Urgals, humans, and dragons, to the natural landscape and the magic it contains, Eragon itself offers the reader a journey like no other.
This oversized, full-color book offers 15 spreads packed with spectacular artwork, compelling novelties, and fascinating insights into the House of Eragon.
With precious jewels adorning the cover and pages filled with envelopes, fold-outs, dragon skin samples and more, Eragon’s Guide to Alagaësia is sure to attract legions of fans of Christopher Paolini’s best-selling Inheritance Cycle.
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