Murtagh
The World of Eragon
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4.6 • 622 Ratings
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- $14.99
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle. Join Dragon Rider—and fan favorite—Murtagh and his dragon as they confront a perilous new enemy!
“Christopher Paolini is a true rarity.” —The Washington Post
The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror. Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society.
Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air—and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untraveled, where Murtagh and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch. A witch who is much more than she seems.
In this gripping novel starring one of the most popular characters from Christopher Paolini’s blockbuster Inheritance Cycle, a Dragon Rider must discover what he stands for in a world that has abandoned him. Murtagh is the perfect book to enter the World of Eragon for the first time . . . or to joyfully return.
Praise for Christopher Paolini:
“A spellbinding fantasy writer.” —The Boston Globe
“A breathtaking and unheard-of success.” —USA Today
“Make[s] literary magic.” —People
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Journey across dark, distant lands in this immersive read from fantasy superstar Christopher Paolini. Stoic dragon rider Murtagh and his fearsome red-scaled companion, Thorn, share a dark past. Enslaved by magic to do an evil king’s bidding, the pair broke free to help topple the king and his oppressive forces. But the people of Alagaësia remember Murtagh as a terrifying foe rather than a valiant fighter. Now, living in secrecy, he discovers that an evil witch may have the power to turn the land back to darkness. For Murtagh, the hunt is on—and we’re along for the incredibly thrilling ride. Murtagh is a brilliant entry to Paolini’s fantastical world of Eragon and a superb standalone fantasy adventure in its own right.
Customer Reviews
Murtagh
I’ve read many of Paolini’s books and I couldn’t put this new novel down. The development of Murtagh and Thorn is fantastic. I look forward to the continuation of this new series.
On the edge of my seat the whole time!
Great read and very hard to put it down!
Very good, but not quite a page turner.
Christopher Paoloni has certainly grown in his story telling the descriptions and subplots are rich in detail. The world that he created in the first of the inheritance series remains unique and worthy, although he does tip his cap to Tolkien in several places. I went back and reread the first three books, which helped in understanding Murtaugh’s current plight. A reread the first three books, which was fun. A very good book, but not quite a page-turner.