His four “Inheritance” books - “Eragon,” “Eldest,” “Brisingr” and “Inheritance” - have sold more than 40 million copies, according to his publisher. Paolini, 39, had yet to turn 20 when his debut novel “Eragon” made him one of the world’s most popular fantasy writers. “I’ve had a ridiculous amount of (sometimes devilish) fun writing MURTAGH, and I can’t wait for readers to experience it for themselves. Here you’ll find mystery, magic, and revelations as Murtagh attempts to answer some of the deepest questions in the land, as well as those of his own life,” he said. “It’s a deep dive into the life of our titular character and his dragon, Thorn. After writing the first draft for a year, Paolini spent a second year rewriting and fleshing out the story and characters. Paolini, born in 1983, wrote the novel while still in his teens. “‘Murtagh’ is the novel I’ve been waiting to write for over 13 years,” Paolini said in a statement. Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle 1), Christopher Paolini Eragon is the first book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini. According to Random House, the novel is an “epic journey into lands both familiar and untraveled” as Murtagh and his dragon Thorn confront a “mysterious witch.” Eragon: Book I (The Inheritance Cycle 1) Kindle Edition by Christopher Paolini (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 13,631 ratings Book 1 of 5: The Inheritance Cycle See all formats and editions Kindle 9.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.

7 with an announced first printing of 2 million copies. Random House Children’s Books announced Wednesday that Paolini’s “Murtagh,” a standalone novel that takes place a year after the events of “Inheritance Cycle,” will be published Nov. NEW YORK - Christopher Paolini will have new adventures out this fall from Alagaësia and the world of Eragon, featuring the Dragon Rider Murtagh.

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