A galloping good example of its genre' - Daily Telegraph'This book is an achievement. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands.'A compelling and action-filled adventure. Shortly after completing the Inheritance Cycle in 2011, the author announced that a fifth book, referred to by fans as Book 5, will someday be written. The Inheritance Cycle is the unforgettable, worldwide bestselling saga of one boy, one dragon, and a world of adventure.

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. 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 is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic and power. A world of adventure.When Eragon finds a polished 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. The Inheritance cycle is the unforgettable, worldwide bestselling saga of one boy, one dragon, and a world of adventure.

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