The Inheritance Cycle Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Inheritance Cycle books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Eragon
Buy on Amazon2002
Eldest
Buy on Amazon2005
Brisingr
Buy on Amazon2008
Inheritance
Buy on Amazon2011
Murtagh
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The Inheritance Cycle series is publication order: 1. Eragon (2002), 2. Eldest (2005), 3. Brisingr (2008), 4. Inheritance (2011), 5. Murtagh (2023). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The Inheritance Cycle series by Christopher Paolini contains 5 books. The series began in 2002 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The Inheritance Cycle series is written by Christopher Paolini. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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