Murtagh
By Christopher Paolini
- Release Date: 2023-11-07
- Genre: Fantasy for Young Adults
Description
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 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
Reviews
Very good, but not quite a page turner.
4By LionelJChristopher Paoloni has certainly grown in his story telling the descriptions and subplots are rich in detail. The world that he created in the first of the inheritance series remains unique and worthy, although he does tip his cap to Tolkien in several places. I went back and reread the first three books, which helped in understanding Murtaugh’s current plight. A reread the first three books, which was fun. A very good book, but not quite a page-turner.On the edge of my seat the whole time!
5By Tempest LoveGreat read and very hard to put it down!Excellent
5By HmoodsI love this story about Murtagh. Though, I will say I don't think it is a true stand alone novel. A lot of the plot is left unresolved. Also be prepared for a slow pace. This isn't something you should try to finish in a few days.I’m Not Sure…
4By not plain jayne1I’m not exactly sure why I did not find this book as riveting as the others. There seemed to be an excess of unnecessary verbiage (to me). Thorn’s backstory was heartbreaking - and maybe all their extra side hustles (adventures) will make sense in the next book & come together. Loved where they ended up though, back where they belonged :)Beautiful Experience
5By Chrisj654321I was bathed in nostalgia within minutes of picking up this book. Murtagh has such incredible depth, both the book and character. Learning more of his story was a delight and my heart ached for him and Thorn. The ending of Eragons story left him basically a God walking on earth. Murtagh the exact opposite, uneducated in magic, broken, and uncertain of his place in the world. How will he fare? It was a welcome experience diving into this story as it tied in well and tied up his arc with a satisfying ending.A welcome return
5By ryro2724It was wonderful diving back into the world of Alegasia! Seeing Murtagh and Thorn traverse the world and getting their viewpoint has been thrilling! I couldn’t stop reading, even while eating. I hope there is more to tell!The best in the Series
5By AbraxxionI’ve read the Inheritance Cycle multiple times, starting as a teenager when they first came out to an adult now years later. Murtagh is by far and away the best book in the series. You can see clearly how Paolini has grown as an author, and it reflects in this book. I would say it’s darker than the Inheritance Cycle, but it is fantastic nonetheless. I absolutely pray Paolini continues the story past Murtagh.Fantastic
5By SludacrisssExcellent return to the lands of Alagaesia, was hard to put this book down. Cant wait for more to come!Returning to the World of Eragon!
5By KB3POAReturning to the World of Eragon! I can’t tell you how happy my 19 year old inner child is right now. My favorite young adult fantasy series is all grown up, but it was such a joy to return to Alagaësia after so many years. The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm was the appetizer for this gut punch of a book. Maybe it's just the fact that the author was a decade older and more mature writing this book, but Murtagh is a much more complex, interesting, and nuanced character than Eragon, and thus more fun to read about and root for. Any book where a dragon has PTSD is gonna get wild. Trigger Warnings • Child death • Death of a parent (past) • Kidnapping • Torture Paolini's characters will always have a special place in my heart, and I'll always be hungry for whatever may come next! Atra esrerní ono thelduinFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you Christopher.
5By anynicknamenottakengodYou helped shape my childhood for the better after I read Eragon. After I finished it, I made sure to save up enough money to buy the rest of the series. And now as an adult, I felt the same excitement upon discovering that you were continuing a story that I have wanted since the beginning. Murtagh’s story is tragic, raw, and relatable to those who grew up with domestic violence in their lives (not me). You could write ten massive installments in his series of all his adventures across Alagaesia and beyond, and still be able to write additional series about Arya and HER dragon, the Grey folk arriving and leaving, as well as Eragon’s next adventure. You have everyone hooked, keep it going for as long as you want, for no one will complain.
