Book Series · 5 Books

The Inheritance Cycle Books

In order from Eragon to Murtagh.

Eragon
Eldest
Brisingr
Inheritance
Murtagh
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Eragon
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2002

Eragon

By Christopher Paolini

A farm boy's discovery of a dragon egg thrusts him into a battle for an empire's fate.

497 pages· 157,220 words· Est. 14.5 hour read
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Summary: Eragon, a humble farm boy, stumbles upon a mysterious blue stone that hatches a dragon, thrusting him into a world of magic and peril. Armed with an ancient sword and guided by a wise storyteller, he must navigate a treacherous path where his decisions could either save or doom the empire. As he uncovers a legacy as old as the empire itself, Eragon faces the ultimate challenge: confronting the dark forces threatening his world. Will he rise to become the hero Alagaësia needs, or will his choices lead to its downfall?
In reading order

The Inheritance Cycle Series

5 books · Published 2002–2023

#1
#1 in Series
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Eragon

Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2002

A farm boy's discovery of a dragon egg thrusts him into a battle for an empire's fate.

#2

Eldest

Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2005

Eragon faces chaos and betrayal as he seeks to master magic and swordsmanship in a land of elves.

#3

Brisingr

Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2008

A young Rider faces impossible choices to unite rebels and defeat tyranny.

#4
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Inheritance

Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2011

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

Murtagh

Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2023

A Dragon Rider faces exile and a mysterious witch in a world that has turned against him.

Companion series

Tales from Alagaësia Series

1 book · Published 2018

#1

The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2018

A wanderer, a cursed child, and dragons. Magic and legends unfold in Alagaësia.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Inheritance Cycle series?

There are 5 books in the Inheritance Cycle series. It began with Eragon in 2002, and the newest book, Murtagh, was published in 2023.

What order should you read the Inheritance Cycle books in?

Start with Eragon and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.

What ages are the Inheritance Cycle books best for?

The series is best for ages 12–15, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Inheritance Cycle book is the longest?

Inheritance is the longest book in the series at 274,261 words (860 pages).

Which Inheritance Cycle book is the shortest?

Eragon is the shortest at 157,220 words (497 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Inheritance Cycle to life.

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Christopher Paolini

Author

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