Something evil lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia. The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. Since the fall of Galbatorix, Murtagh and his dragon have been hated and despised by all peoples, even though they did not serve the cruel king of their own free will. As whispers and murmurs spread across the land of crumbling earth and sulfurous breath, Murtagh senses that something evil is lurking in the shadows of Alagaësia. Thus begins an epic journey into the unknown. Murtagh and Thorn must fight with all the weapons at their disposal to find and outsmart a mysterious witch—a witch who is so much more than she initially appears.

Long awaited by millions of fans: With Murtagh, the long-anticipated new novel from master storyteller and bestselling author Christopher Paolini is finally here. Murtagh is the perfect starting point for readers looking to discover a sensational new fantasy world, and the eagerly awaited opportunity for all those who have long been waiting to return to Alagaësia and Eragon's world.

All volumes of the World of Eragon:

• Eragon. The Inheritance of the Dragon Riders (Volume 1)
• Eragon. The Eldest's Quest (Volume 2)
• Eragon. The Wisdom of Fire (Volume 3)
• Eragon. The Legacy of Power (Volume 4)
• The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm. Tales from Alagaësia (Supplementary Volume).