The Inheritance CycleEragon
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy -- until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could save -- or destroy -- the Empire. Eldest In Eldest, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspiring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayler plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn't know whom he can trust. Brisingr Oaths sworn . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide. It's been only months since Eragon first uttered "brisingr," the ancient language term for fire. Since then, he's not only learned to create magic with words -- he's been challenged to his very core. Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still, there is more adventure at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep. First is Eragon's oath to his cousin, Roran: to help rescue Roran's beloved from King Galbatorix's clutches. But Eragon owes his loyalty to others, too. The Varden are in desperate need of his talents and strength -- as are the elves and dwarves. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices -- choices that will take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice. Eragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. Can this once simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king? Inheritance Not so very long ago, Eragon -- Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider -- was nothing more than a poor 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 confront Galbatorix. When they do, they will have to be strong enough to defeat him. And if they cannot, no one can. 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 Alagaesia? And if so, at what cost? The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm A wanderer and a cursed child. Spells and magic. And dragons, of course. Welcome back to the world of Alagaesia. It's been a year since Eragon departed Alagaesia in search of the perfect home to train a new generation of Dragon Riders. Now he is struggling with an endless sea of tasks: constructing a vast dragonhold, wrangling with suppliers, guarding dragon eggs, and dealing with belligerent Urgals and haughty elves. Then a vision from the Eldunari, unexpected visitors, and an exciting Urgal legend offer a much-needed distraction and a new perspective. This volume features three original stories set in Alagaesia, interspersed with scenes from Eragon's own unfolding adventure. Included is an excerpt from the memoir of the unforgettable witch and fortune-teller Angela the herbalist . . . penned by Angela Paolini, the inspiration for the character, herself! Relish the incomparable imagination of Christopher Paolini in this thrilling new collection of stories based in the world of the Inheritance Cycle. Murtagh Murtagh is set roughly one year after the events of Inheritance and is a direct sequel to the original four books (and The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm). The book will also come with seven original pieces of black and white artwork created by the author himself. "MURTAGH transports readers into an electrifying adventure, with danger and intrigue around every corner. The world in no longer safe for Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror. Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. But when Murtagh discovers something wicked lurking in the shadows of Alagaesia, so begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untraveled, where he and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch. A witch who is much more than she seems . . ." Penguin Random Hosue |
FractalverseTo Sleep in a Sea of Stars
You flew on the wings of dragons, now soar into a sea of stars. . . . To Sleep in a Sea of Stars is a story of enormous intergalactic weight and consequence, but also of deeply personal human strength, compassion, and awe. During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, xenobiologist Kira Navarez finds an alien relic that thrusts her into the wonders and nightmares of first contact. Epic space battles for the fate of humanity take her to the farthest reaches of the galaxy and, in the process, transform not only her -- but the entire course of history. Unity: An Interactive Fractalverse Story Unity, an advanced space station which stands as a beacon of life and hope in the Fractalverse. Home to humans and Jellies alike, no weapons are allowed on the unique station. It's the last place anyone expected to be investigating a murder. Now it's up to you to find the killer in this interactive mystery. Click the link below to start reading. The fate of Unity rests in your hands. . . Choose wisely. Begin Adventure Fractal Noise Set twenty-three years before the events in To Sleep in a Sea of Stars, Fractal Noise is a sci-fi thriller that tells the story of humanity's first discovery of alien intelligence. A stellar survey team in the mid-2030s discovers an anomaly on a seemingly uninhabited planet. A pit 50 kilometers wide and most certainly not of natural origin. How did it get there? And who, or what, built it? A small team must land and journey on foot across alien terrain to find out. Each step they take toward the mysterious abyss is more punishing than the last. And the ghosts of their past follow. |
ExtrasEragon's Guide to Alagaesia
From the creators of the bestselling books Dragonology, Egyptology, Piratelogy, and others, this is a never-before-seen glimpse into the world of Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle. Alagaesia comes alive in a lush and detailed look at an unforgettable magical land. From elves, dwarves, Urgals, humans, and dragons, to the natural landscape and the magic it contains, Eragon himself offers the reader an unsurpassed tour. This oversized, full-color book provides 15 spreads chock full of spectacular artwork, engaging novelty elements, and fascinating insights into Eragon's home. With gorgeous jewels adorning the cover and pages filled with envelopes, gatefolds, samples of dragon skin, and more, Eragon's Guide to Alagaesia is sure to appeal to the legions of fans of Christopher Paolini's bestselling Inheritance Cycle. // out of print // Eragon Collector's Edition In honor of the 10th Anniversary of Eragon, a special edition of the runaway bestseller with a blue faux leather cover, six pieces of exclusive artwork from award-winning artists John Jude Palencer (original artist of the Inheritance Cycle book covers), Michael Hague, Donato Giancola, Ciruelo Cabral, and Raoul Vitale, as well as Christopher Paolini. The book also includes a new essay from Christopher about how art has inspired his work. Ten years ago, fans first met Eragon -- Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider. A decade and four books later, readers are as enthusiastic as ever. This 10th-anniversary edition celebrates the journey that Eragon, Christopher Paolini, and his millions of fans have all made together. // out of print // The Inheritance Almanac Christopher Paolini's world of Alagaesia is a magical land, full of mysterious people, objects, and places -- one that has captivated millions of fans across the globe. Now, with The Inheritance Almanac, those fans have a resource in the form of an A-to-Z almanac, where they can find everything they ever wanted to know about this fascinating world. From Arya to Zar'roc, this is an exhaustive encyclopedia about the land of the Inheritance Cycle that also offers little-known facts gleaned from dozens of interviews with Christopher Paolini. Did you know . . .
A must-have book for every Inheritance fan! The Official Eragon Coloring Book Filled with nearly fifty beautiful images of the world of Alagaesia and its residents, The Official Eragon Coloring Book is illustrated by Christopher's friend and one of his favorite dragon artists, Ciruelo Cabral. Dive into the Inheritance Cycle and color between the lines in some of the most iconic moments from the series (SPOILER ALERT!): Saphira and Eragon swimming in Leona Lake, Angela the herbalist casting Eragon's fortune, Murtagh healing Nasuada, Eragon and Saphira discovering the world is round, Arya killing Shruikan, and many more. Mas alla de los dragones This Spanish language companion guide was written by the webmaster of EragonS.com, the Spanish Inheritance fan website. The author interviewed Christopher Paolini in his home in Montana. Here he reveals the keys, readings and drams that led the young author to write Eragon. Paolini traveled throughout the U.S. from library to library to promote and sell Eragon before being discovered by Random House. Why he decided to write. How his first book led to a trilogy and how they got to Hollywood. Eragon: The Illustarted Edition Return to the World of Eragon with this stunning illustrated edition packed with brand-new, full-color paintings by the talented artist Sidharth Chaturvedi, with world rights held by Knopf. Celebrate 20 years of the worldwide fantasy phenomenon Eragon, the first book in the Inheritance Cycle, which has sold more than 40 million copies across the series! Prepare for the flight of a lifetime with Eragon as you've never seen him before in this dazzling oversized edition. This is the perfect must-have gift for both new and longtime Inheritance fans. |