BookBingeThe Inheritance Cycle Books in Order
A farm boy finds a dragon egg and ignites a rebellion against an immortal king.
Here is the complete The Inheritance Cycle reading order — all 4 books by Christopher Paolini, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Eragon(2002)
- Eldest(2005)
- Brisingr(2008)
- Inheritance(2011)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the The Inheritance Cycle series?
There are 4 books in the The Inheritance Cycle series by Christopher Paolini, beginning with Eragon (2002) and most recently Inheritance (2011).
What is the first The Inheritance Cycle book?
The first book is Eragon, published in 2002. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Inheritance Cycle in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.