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Book 5 in The Inheritance Cycle

Murtagh

by Christopher Paolini

704 pages

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The Inheritance Cycle series tropes

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The Inheritance Cycle reading order

Full reading order
  1. 1 Eragon
  2. 2 Eldest
  3. 3 Brisingr
  4. 4 Inheritance
  5. 5 Murtagh You are here

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About Murtagh

Who wrote Murtagh?
Murtagh was written by Christopher Paolini.
Is Murtagh part of a series?
Yes. Murtagh is book 5 in the The Inheritance Cycle series. To read the series in order, start with Eragon.
How many pages is Murtagh?
Murtagh is 704 pages long.
What books are similar to Murtagh?
If you enjoyed Murtagh, readers also recommend Of Blood and Fire, The Black Prism, Ship of Magic and A Game of Thrones.

About Christopher Paolini

Christopher Paolini is a bestselling fantasy author best known for The Inheritance Cycle. His epic dragon-rider saga features magic, political conflict, and classic high-fantasy themes that have captivated readers worldwide.

Books, series and tropes by Christopher Paolini

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