Brief Description:The young Dragon Rider Eragon must finally confront the evil king Galbatorix to free Alagaesia from his rule once and for all.Biographical Note:CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI. Author of the Inheritance Cycle ( Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, Inheritance). Creator of the World of Eragon and the Fractalverse. Holder of the Guinness World Record for youngest author of a bestselling series. Qualified for marksman in the Australian army. Scottish laird. Dodged gunfire . . . more than once. As a child was chased by a moose in Alaska. Has his name inscribed on Mars. Firstborn of Kenneth and Talita. Husband. Father. Asker of questions and teller of stories.Marc Notes:Map on front endpapers.;The young Dragon Rider Eragon must finally confront the evil king Galbatorix to free Alagaesia from his rule once and for all.Review Quotes:Praise for The Inheritance Cycle: A #1 New York Times BestsellerA #1 Publishers Weekly BestsellerA #1 USA Today BestsellerA Wall Street Journal Bestseller "An authentic work of great talent." - New York Times Book Review "The new 'It' book of children's lit." - U.S. News & World Report "Paolini is a spellbinding fantasy writer." - The Boston Globe "A breathtaking and unheard of success." - USA Today "Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic." - People "Unusual, powerful, fresh, and fluid." - Booklist, Starred "Will appeal to legions of readers who have been captivated by the Lord of the Rings trilogy." - School Library JournalPublisher Marketing: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 Times bestselling series has sold over 40 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. "Christopher Paolini is a true rarity." --The Washington Post Not so very long ago, Eragon--Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider--was nothing more than a poor farm boy, and his dragon, Saphira, only a blue stone in the forest. Now the fate of an entire civilization rests on their shoulders. Long months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but they have also brought heartbreaking loss. And still, the real battle lies ahead: they must defeat Galbatorix. There will be no second chances. The Rider and his dragon have come further than anyone dared to hope. But can they topple the evil king and restore justice to Alagaësia? And if so, at what cost? This updated edition of Inheritance includes:- A sneak peek of Murtagh- One section of a brand-new Alagaësia map by Christopher, with a unique code that will unlock a different piece of exclusive digital content. Collect all 4 books in the Inheritance Cycle to see the full map and unlock all bonus content!- A redesigned cover using the iconic original art
