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Christopher Paolini books in order

1 series · 4 books listed so far · Young adult

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About: author, novelist (Source: Wikidata) More about Christopher Paolini

Start here: Eragon. Book 1 of The Inheritance Cycle (Eragon), the earliest series listed here.

The Inheritance Cycle (Eragon)

4 books listed so far

Order: from the publisher's numbered list (penguinrandomhouse.com)

  1. 1 Eragon book cover by Christopher Paolini

    Eragon

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    Start hereFirst book in the main order.
  2. 2 Eldest book cover by Christopher Paolini
  3. 3 Brisingr book cover by Christopher Paolini

    Brisingr

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  4. 4 Inheritance book cover by Christopher Paolini

    Inheritance

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Checked facts about Christopher Paolini

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Birth
Born in Los Angeles, United States, in 1983. (Wikidata and the place's own entry; read November 6, 2026)
Prizes
Literaturpreis der Jury der jungen Leser, 2005 (Wikidata, with no reference of its own; read November 6, 2026)

Topics in Christopher Paolini's books

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Places

  • Alagaesia
  • Alagaësia

Last checked: October 24, 2026, against wikidata.org

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