Murtagh

by Christopher Paolini

Book 5 of the The Inheritance Cycle series

4.6 / 5 (7,600+ reviews)

Publication Details

Number of Pages 704
ISBN-10 0241651409
ISBN-13 978-0241651407
Published Date
Genres Fantasy

Other books in the The Inheritance Cycle series

The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini is a classic epic fantasy saga of dragons, destiny, and rebellion, following a farm boy whose bond with a dragon reshapes a tyrannical empire.

Eragon

Eragon

The Inheritance Cycle (Book 1)

4.6 / 5

Written by Christopher Paolini

Eragon by Christopher Paolini is a classic epic fantasy where a farm boy’s discovery of a dragon egg thrusts him into a rebellion that will decide the fate of an empire.

Eldest

Eldest

The Inheritance Cycle (Book 2)

4.7 / 5

Written by Christopher Paolini

Eldest by Christopher Paolini is a sweeping epic fantasy sequel where war looms, dragons return, and a young Dragon Rider faces brutal training, political intrigue, and the cost of destiny.

Brisingr

Brisingr

The Inheritance Cycle (Book 3)

4.7 / 5

Written by Christopher Paolini

Brisingr by Christopher Paolini is a powerful epic fantasy sequel where dragons rise, oaths bind fate, and a Dragon Rider must choose between duty, loyalty, and sacrifice.

Inheritance

Inheritance

The Inheritance Cycle (Book 4)

4.7 / 5

Written by Christopher Paolini

Inheritance by Christopher Paolini is the epic conclusion to a dragon-rider saga, where war reaches its climax and the fate of Alagaësia is finally decided.

Christopher Paolini

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.

Christopher Paolini Bio

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