When we were self-publishing, we were seeing the excitement building among the people, but of course I was pretty much meeting every single person who bought the book," says Paolini. His parents self-published the novel in 2002, and after generating mainstream interest, the novel took off, making Paolini a New York Times bestselling author at 19. Paolini began penning "Eragon" when he was just 15. "I thought at the most, maybe my parents were going to read "Eragon" – or if I was very lucky, maybe my sister." "Overall, I'm just very grateful that people have enjoyed reading the series and that they've enjoyed reading it enough that I've been able to do what I love to do, which is telling stories," says Paolini. While the book needs no promotion – it's already topped 's best seller list as of Thursday afternoon – Paolini is embarking on a cross-country book tour to meet fans, discuss the cycle's final installment and bid farewell to a series that's defined his young career. Rowling with his "Inheritance Cycle," a four-book series of young adult fantasy novels that includes the aforementioned "Eragon," "Eldest," "Brisingr" and "Inheritance," the cycle's final book, which released this Tuesday. Today, Paolini, 27, has joined the ranks of noted fantasy authors like Philip Pullman, J.R.R. 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.It's been eight years since fantasy author Christopher Paolini wrote the New York Times bestselling novel "Eragon." 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.
Can this once simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king? Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Eragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny.
"Christopher Paolini is a true rarity." - The Washington Post The Empire is at war and the stakes have never been higher in Book Three of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 40 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. Don’t miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini- Murtagh, coming 11.7.23!
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