Inheritance

By Christopher Paolini

Book #4 in the The Inheritance Cycle series

A dragon rider must defeat an evil king to save a civilization.

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860 pages· 274,261 words· Est. 30.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Eragon, once a humble farm boy, now stands as a Dragon Rider with the fate of Alagaësia in his hands. Alongside his dragon, Saphira, he faces the ultimate challenge: defeating the tyrant Galbatorix. As battles rage and losses mount, Eragon must decide if he can restore justice and at what cost. Can he and Saphira overcome the darkness threatening their world, or will their journey end in sacrifice? The stakes have never been higher in this epic conclusion to the Inheritance Cycle.

From the publisher

The astonishing, masterful conclusion to the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! The New York Times bestselling series has sold over 35 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. Not so very long ago, Eragon–Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider–was nothing more than a poor farm boy, and his dragon, Saphira, only a blue stone in the forest. Now the fate of an entire civilization rests on their shoulders. Long months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but they have also brought heartbreaking loss. And still, 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 topple the evil king and restore justice to Alagaësia? And if so, at what cost? Features interlocking art that reveals an image across the spines of all four books! And don’t miss the most recent book set in Eragon’s world, The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm: Tales from Alagaësia! Christopher Paolini is a true rarity. –The Washington Post

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