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Book Two

Author: Christopher Paolini   Series: The Inheritance Cycle

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The fantastic sequel to the UK and US number one bestseller and publishing phenomenon, ERAGON.

The second book in The Inheritance Series Darkness falls . And while he’s off on his own journey, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle back home in Carvahall - one that puts Eragon in even graver danger.Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life .

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The fantastic sequel to the UK and US number one bestseller and publishing phenomenon, ERAGON.

The second book in The Inheritance Series Darkness falls . And while he’s off on his own journey, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle back home in Carvahall - one that puts Eragon in even graver danger.Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life .

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The second thrilling book of The Inheritance Cycle.Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon with Murtagh. Murtagh, a stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle, will publish in 2023.The second book in The Inheritance CycleDarkness falls . . . Despair abounds . . . Evil reigns . . .Fresh from their battle for the rebel state against King Galbatorix, Eragon has no time to rest.He and his dragon, Saphira, must travel to Ellesmera, the land of the elves for more training in magic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of a Dragon Rider.Even though he's heading off on the journey of a lifetime, chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and Eragon doesn't know who to trust.And while he's off on his own journey, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle back home in Carvahall - one that puts Eragon in even graver danger.Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life . . .

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Awards

Short-listed for Independent Booksellers' Week Book of the Year Award: Children's Book of the Year 2007
Short-listed for British Book Awards: Children's Book of the Year 2006

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Critic Reviews

“A compelling and action-filled adventure . . . A galloping good example of its genre”

Daily Telegraph
This book is an achievement. Readers will be transported The Sunday Times
A portrayal of true affection between boy and dragon . . . Paolini writes like someone gripped by his own story Guardian
A stirring fantasy of epic proportions The Bookseller
Bound for the bestsellers Publishing News

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About the Author

Christopher Paolini is the creator of the World of Eragon and the Fractalverse. His blockbuster The Inheritance Cycle (Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, Inheritance) has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. First published at nineteen, he is the holder of the Guinness World Record for youngest author of a bestselling series. Christopher makes his home in Paradise Valley, Montana, where he continues to write stories and ask questions. Find out more about Christopher and all things Inheritance Cycle on social media and at paolini.net.

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Back Cover

Darkness falls . . . Despair abounds . . . Evil reigns. Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in magic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of the Dragon Rider. It is the journey of a lifetime, each day a fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and Eragon isn't sure whom he can trust. Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new batle back home in Carvahall - one that puts Eragon in even graver danger . . .

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Product Details

Publisher
Penguin Random House Children's UK | Corgi Childrens
Published
7th September 2006
Pages
720
ISBN
9780552552110

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