The Inheritance Cycle Books in Order
Christopher Paolini's high-fantasy saga follows farm boy Eragon and his dragon Saphira as they join the rebellion against the tyrant king Galbatorix in the land of Alagaesia. Originally planned as a trilogy, it grew into four main novels plus later companion works set in the same world.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Christopher Paolini
When a poor farm boy named Eragon discovers a mysterious blue stone in the mountains, it hatches into a dragon and binds his fate to a vanished order…
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Buy on Amazon2005 · Christopher Paolini
In the aftermath of a costly battle, Eragon travels to the realm of the elves to train as a true Dragon Rider, mastering magic, swordcraft, and…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Christopher Paolini
Bound by promises he must keep, Eragon races to rescue captives and aid the rebel Varden while wrestling with hard truths about his own family and…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Christopher Paolini
The rebellion's long struggle reaches its climax as Eragon and his dragon Saphira lead the Varden toward the heart of the empire and a final…
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Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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Buy on Amazon2005 · Christopher Paolini
This volume collects the first two installments of the Inheritance Cycle, following farm boy Eragon from the day a dragon hatches for him through his…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Inheritance Cycle books in?
Publication order — Christopher Paolini and publisher Alfred A. Knopf / Penguin Random House present and number the books in publication order, which readers widely follow Start with “Eragon.”
How many books are in the The Inheritance Cycle series?
We list 4 books by Christopher Paolini , published between 2002–2011.
Where can I buy the The Inheritance Cycle books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.