The Complete The Inheritance Cycle Reading Order

Looking for the complete The Inheritance Cycle reading order? This fantasy series by Christopher Paolini spans 5 books. Below is every The Inheritance Cycle book in order, with publication year and buy links.

A farm boy finds a dragon egg and becomes the last hope of the Dragon Riders in this epic fantasy saga.

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Eragon (2002)

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Books in Reading Order

# Title Year Buy
1 Eragon 2002 View on Amazon
2 Eldest 2005 View on Amazon
3 Brisingr 2008 View on Amazon
4 Inheritance 2011 View on Amazon
5 Murtagh 2023 View on Amazon

The Inheritance Cycle — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the first book in the The Inheritance Cycle series?

The first book in the The Inheritance Cycle series is Eragon (2002). Start there — the series is best read in publication order.

How many books are in the The Inheritance Cycle series?

There are 5 books in the The Inheritance Cycle series by Christopher Paolini. The most recent is Murtagh (2023).

What order should I read the The Inheritance Cycle books in?

Read the The Inheritance Cycle books in publication order, beginning with Eragon and ending with Murtagh. The full numbered reading order is listed above.