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Inheritance is a fantasy/fiction book cycle written by a former home schooler, Christopher Paolini. Christopher Paolini wrote this book shortly after graduating at age fifteen after home schooling all his life! Originally started as a trilogy, the books were changed to a cycle when there was two much information to pack into only three books.

Titled after the main character, Eragon is the story of a poor farm boy, whose life changes drastically over a blue stone he found while hunting in the woods. Unknowingly he brings home a dragon. The dragon, befriends Eragon, and he becomes a dragon rider, a protector of the magical world of Alagaesia. He embarks on a journey that will change his life and the future of Alagaesia forever. This book is well written, with humor, battles, suspense, adventure, and memorable characters. This is one of the best fantasies I have ever read. Eragon is on the best sellers list.

The second book, Eldest starts right where Eragon left off. At the end of the first one, Eragon is asked to come to train to be a better Rider with an old Elvin dragon rider. During his travels to the Elvin kingdom, he encounters many dangers as Galbatorix, the evil king of Alagaesia, tries to kill him. During the last three chapters, Eragon finds out that one of his own family members, (prophesized in Eragon) betrayed him. This part made me drop the book!

When Paolini writes, he incorporates suspense and mystery into his stories. Both Eragon and Eldest hit the best sellers’ list. Paolini's new book, Brisingr, came out at the end of last year- I am 1/2 way through reading it! These books are great. I would definitely recommend this Cycle for all young fans of the fantasy genre!