Perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings the <i>New York Times </i>bestselling Inheritance Cycle about the dragon rider Eragon has sold over 35 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation.<br><br><br>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.<br><br>'An authentic work of great talent.'-<i>The New York Times Book Review</i><br><br>'Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic with his precocious debut.'-<i>People</i> <br><br>'Unusual powerful fresh and fluid.'-<i>Booklist</i> Starred<br><br>'An auspicious beginning to both career and series.' -<i>Publishers Weekly</i><br><br>A New York Times Bestseller<br><br>A USA Today Bestseller<br><br>A Wall Street Journal Bestseller<br><br>A Book Sense Bestseller