
Titles in This Set
Eragon
Eldest
Brisingr
Inheritance
Murtagh
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9798217116485
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Overview
This five-book paperback boxed set gathers Christopher Paolini's complete World of Eragon saga into one collectible package for fans of epic fantasy. It includes the four original Inheritance Cycle novels—Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, and Inheritance—alongside the standalone follow-up Murtagh, giving readers the full sweep of Alagaësia's dragon-rider epic in one set. From a farm boy's first encounter with a mysterious stone egg to a fractured, war-torn future explored years later, this collection is a great entry point for new readers and a lasting keepsake for longtime fans of Eragon and Saphira's story alike.
About the Books
The Inheritance Cycle begins with Eragon, in which a poor farm boy discovers a stone that turns out to be a dragon egg, thrusting him into a destiny of magic, swordsmanship, and rebellion against a tyrannical king. Eldest sends Eragon and his dragon Saphira to Ellesméra, home of the elves, for advanced training, while political intrigue and shifting loyalties threaten the fragile alliance against the Empire. Brisingr finds Eragon bound by a tangle of promises, including a vow to his cousin Roran, as war accelerates and sacrifices mount on every side. Inheritance brings the original four-book arc to its close, as Eragon and Saphira confront the evil king Galbatorix in a climactic battle for Alagaësia's fate. Rounding out the set, Murtagh shifts focus to the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon Thorn, who must navigate an uneasy peace and dark forces still lurking in Alagaësia's shadows years later. Together, these five paperbacks trace an unbroken arc from humble beginnings to hard-won peace and its complicated aftermath, spanning elven forests, dwarven halls, dragon lore, and the shifting politics of an empire at war. Themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the cost of power run throughout, and this collection offers the complete narrative journey that made the Inheritance Cycle an international fantasy phenomenon and turned Murtagh into an eagerly awaited return to Alagaësia for longtime readers.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
Eragon — A poor farm boy finds a mysterious stone that hatches into a dragon, launching him into a destiny as a Dragon Rider.
Eldest — Eragon travels to the elven land of Ellesméra for advanced training in magic and swordsmanship as the Empire's grip tightens.
Brisingr — Bound by a web of promises, Eragon faces escalating war and difficult choices that test his loyalties.
Inheritance — The original saga reaches its climax as Eragon and Saphira confront King Galbatorix in a final battle for Alagaësia.
Murtagh — Years after the fall of the king, Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon Thorn investigate a dark new threat stirring in Alagaësia.
About the Author
Christopher Paolini began writing Eragon at age fifteen and self-published it before it was picked up and became an international bestseller, making him one of the youngest authors of a bestselling series in publishing history. He is the creator of the World of Eragon and the wider Fractalverse, and his Inheritance Cycle has been translated into dozens of languages and read by millions worldwide. Paolini continues to expand the World of Eragon, most recently with Murtagh, which returns readers to Alagaësia through the eyes of one of the series' most compelling characters.
Why You'll Love This Collection
This five-book set delivers dragons, magic, and epic stakes in one satisfying package—ideal as a birthday gift, holiday season present, or stocking stuffer for the fantasy reader in your life. It's equally at home on a summer reading list, in a classroom library, or on the shelf of any dedicated series collector.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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