The
Inheritance Cycle is a young adult tetralogy of epic fantasy novels
written by American author Christopher Paolini. Set in the fictional
world of Alagaësia, the novels focus on the adventures of a teenage boy
named Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, as they struggle to overthrow an
evil king named Galbatorix. The series was originally intended to be a
trilogy (named the "Inheritance Trilogy") until Paolini announced, on
October 30, 2007, while working on the third novel, that he believed the
story was too complex to conclude in just three.
The first book in the series, Eragon, was self-published by Paolini's family in 2002 and re-published in 2003 by Knopf; it was followed by Eldest in 2005. Both were New York Times bestsellers. The third book in the series, Brisingr, was published on September 20, 2008, and the fourth and final book, Inheritance, was released on November 8, 2011. The series has sold 33.5 million copies worldwide.
The first book in the series, Eragon, was self-published by Paolini's family in 2002 and re-published in 2003 by Knopf; it was followed by Eldest in 2005. Both were New York Times bestsellers. The third book in the series, Brisingr, was published on September 20, 2008, and the fourth and final book, Inheritance, was released on November 8, 2011. The series has sold 33.5 million copies worldwide.
