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The Inheritance Cycle books in order
There are 5 books in The Inheritance Cycle. The latest, Murtagh, came out in 2023, and Christopher Paolini hasn't announced another one yet.
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Release information last checked 26 October 2026.
The Inheritance Cycle books in order
2002Book 1Eragon
2005Book 2Eldest
2008Book 3Brisingr
2011Book 4Inheritance
2023Book 5Murtagh
Companion stories
2009CompanionEragon's Guide to Alagaësia
2018CompanionThe Fork, the Witch, and the Worm
What The Inheritance Cycle is about
From the description of Eragon, the first book.
When fifteen-year-old Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and, 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.
The Inheritance Cycle at a glance
- Author
- Christopher Paolini
- Books published
- 5
- Companion stories
- 2
- Still to come
- None announced yet
- First book published
- 2002
Questions readers ask
Is there going to be another Inheritance Cycle book?
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How many books are in The Inheritance Cycle?
5 books have been published in The Inheritance Cycle so far, plus 2 companion stories.
What order should I read The Inheritance Cycle in?
Read the main books in order: 1. Eragon, 2. Eldest, 3. Brisingr, 4. Inheritance, 5. Murtagh. The 2 companions can be read alongside them.
Is The Inheritance Cycle finished?
Christopher Paolini hasn't announced another Inheritance Cycle book, so it may be finished. Series do come back, though, and AuthorPing will let you know if a new one is announced.
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