Christopher Paolini

5 summariesFantasy, Children's, Young Adult

Christopher Paolini is the bestselling author of The Inheritance Cycle, a fantasy series that began with Eragon. Published when he was just 19, the series has sold over 40 million copies worldwide and was adapted into a major motion picture. Paolini's intricate world-building and epic storytelling have captivated millions of readers globally.

Books by Christopher Paolini

5 books available

Eragon
Christopher Paolini
3.9 (1.4M) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A farm boy's life is shattered when a mysterious blue stone hatches a dragon, thrusting him into a perilous destiny as a Dragon Rider to challenge an evil Empire.
Eldest
Christopher Paolini
4.0 (355k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
As war rages and shadows deepen, Eragon journeys to the elven lands for intense training, only to discover that the greatest threats may come not from the enemy, but from within his own alliances and the desperate fight for his cousin's life.
Brisingr
Christopher Paolini
4.0 (299k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Eragon and Saphira must navigate complex loyalties and make tough sacrifices to rescue his love, unite a fractured rebellion, and spark freedom against a tyrannical king.
The Inheritance Cycle
Christopher Paolini
4.5 (9k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A farm boy finds a dragon egg, leading him on a dangerous quest to become a Dragon Rider and overthrow a king, uncovering Alagaësia's old secrets.
Inheritance
Christopher Paolini
3.7 (806) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
A farm boy and his dragon, once nobodies, must risk everything to confront an evil king, for the fate of an entire civilization hinges on their final, no-second-chance battle.