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Paolini, Christopher

Paolini, Christopher

Author Biography & Works

Christopher James Paolini is an American and Italian author. He is best known for The Inheritance Cycle, which consists of the books Eragon (2002), Eldest (2005), Brisingr (2008), Inheritance (2011), the follow-up short story collection The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm (2018), and Murtagh (2023), the first in a follow-up duology. His first science fiction novel, To Sleep in a Sea of Stars, was published on September 15, 2020. He lives in Paradise Valley, Montana, where he wrote his first book.

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Books by Paolini, Christopher

Eragon

Eragon

(The Inheritance) Start here

"Terribly Written Books" and "Books That Were Good When You Were Young /New to Fantasy: and "Overrated Books With Undeserved Hype" categories fit this series nicely.What do you get when...

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Eldest

Eldest

(The Inheritance)

New magic and new threats take flight in Book Two of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! This New York Times bestselling series has sold...

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Brisingr

Brisingr

(The Inheritance)

Don’t miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini—Murtagh! The Empire is at war and the stakes have never been higher in Book Three of the Inheritance Cycle,...

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Inheritance

Inheritance

(The Inheritance)

Don’t miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini—Murtagh! The astonishing, masterful conclusion to the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! The New York...

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