Perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings, theNew York Timesbestselling Inheritance Cycle about the dragon rider Eragonhas sold over 35 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation.Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boyuntil 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 saveor destroythe Empire.';An authentic work of great talent.'The New York Times Book Review';Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic with his precocious debut.'People ';Unusual, powerful, fresh, and fluid.'Booklist, Starred';An auspicious beginning to both career and series.' Publishers WeeklyA New York Times BestsellerA USA Today BestsellerA Wall Street Journal BestsellerA Book Sense BestsellerFrom the Hardcover edition.