Murtagh

The World of Eragon

By: Christopher Paolini

Narrated by: Gerard Doyle, Christopher Paolini

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


* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF that contains images from the book and Addendum material.

Critic reviews

"A much-needed follow-up centering a beloved character." —Kirkus Reviews

"Two decades after the debut of Eragon, Paolini shows that there are still fresh tales to be told in this world." —Booklist

Should have been a short story

The story had good bones and excellent character development; however, it was simply too long. Eragon moved— the plot meaningfully progressed each chapter— Murtagh didn’t.

So slow it starts going backward at times

I really enjoyed getting to know Thorn and Murtagh. I wanted more from Thorn's trauma thread. So many times I wanted Paolini to continue into Murtagh's past but cuts it off at weird points. It is a slow moving plot when which be great with more world building. Instead there are points in the book that move at a snails pace, repeated themes over and over. None of the side characters, sub plots or new lands are fleshed out enough to fill the time gaps. There is plenty of anticipation and tension built up, it does feel like Poalini rides that anticipation harder than Seabiscuit at some points then abruptly you're going nowhere for a long time. Nasuada and Murtagh at the end......felt shoehorned in, We had so much time chapter after chapter then BAM! I will still absolutely read the next book, Poalini has left way too much hanging.

Audiobooks

From someone who just within the past year or two was introduced to audiobooks and Eragon being one of the first series I’ve listened to, I can honestly say that this book is living up to every expectation that I have had of this series! There are very few writers that I feel keep my full attention to a book and Christopher Paolini is most indeed one of them!

Excellent Book - Fantastic Reader

The author has grown and so too has the storyline. The world of Murtagh is not for the faint of heart, but well worth the journey for those who love Alagaësia. Gerard Doyle once again gives voice to the story in an unparalleled fashion. 10/10

character growth

even for it being a high adventure fantasy, Murtagh and Thorn felt like two very relatable characters. who I have always loved.