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Brisingr (Deluxe Edition) by Christopher Paolini

Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors, Eragon and Saphira narrowly escaped with their lives. But more awaits the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by promises he may not be able to keep, including his oath to cousin Roran to help rescue his beloved Katrina. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes, Eragon must make choices that take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice. Conflict, action, adventure and one devastating death await readers as Eragon battles on behalf of the Varden while Galbatorix ruthlessly attempts to crush and twist him to his own purposes. Can he become a leader who can unite the rebel forces and defeat the King?

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Reviews

PRAISE FOR ERAGON: 'A winner ... tip of the hat to young master Paolini
Anne McCaffrey, author of The Dragonriders of Pern series
'A compelling and action-filled adventure ... a galloping good example of its genre'
Daily Telegraph
'This book is an achievement. Readers ... will be transported'
Sunday Times
'A portrayal of true affection between boy and dragon ... Paolini writes like someone gripped by his own story'
Guardian
'A stirring fantasy of epic proportions'
The Bookseller Short review slipperyfish
.org.uk 20050628 Named by the Bag of Books bookshop as a strong summer title The Bookseller 20050715 Article about Christopher Paolini calling him the 'heir apparent
to JK Rowling The Times 20050716
'Bound for the bestsellers.'
Publishing News 20050722 Short review The Children
's Bookseller 20050819 Article about how Eldest made an impression ahead of publication date and sales were 80% higher then Eragon in the first week. The Bookseller 20050826 Included in Kid's File: Things You Can't Do Without Scottish Sunday Post 20050821 Interview with Christopher Paolini The Epoch Times 20050829 Exciting and full of adventure. The Daily Ireland 20050902 Filled with darkness and evil, excitment and awe, this is a must for lovers of fantasy. The Good Book Guide 20050901 Eldest is absolutely stunning and proves Paolini is still burning bright. He has a real talent for brining his imaginary world to life and creating the most wonderful characters that walk out of the pages and into your mind. Wandsworth Guardian 20050901 Back page article about Paolini's success Publishing News 20050916 Paolini's dragon epic shows he's a breath of hot air. Daily Echo 20050910 Mentions promotional event at the Cheltenham Festival Publishing News 20050916 Article about the success of the book which is number 1 in the US charts The Bookseller 20050909 Short review South Wales Evening Post 20050921 Included in Cheltenham Festival round-up of the first week: author of the much-loved fantasy adventure Eragon The Times 20051001 Eragon dabbles in magic - as does the author, as this book is wonderful...a real page-turner, the best adventure tale you'll ever read. Scottish Sunday Herald 20051002 Interview with Christopher Paolini The Times 20051012 Sophisticated...a plot following Eragon's cousin is compelling. Dreamwatch 20051101 Paolini writes beautifully of another world full of magic. This second of a trilogy is a must for fantasy fans. Aberdeen Evening Express 20051024 With Eldest [Paolini's] writing is far more assured...there's no denying Paolini knows how to tell a story. Manx Independent 20051028 If you want a book filled to the brim with adventures, magic, fighting and a fiendishly twisty story, pick Eragon and Eldest and I guarantee it will be hard to resist the lure of these titles. Books for Keeps 20051101 Puts its teenage author firmly on the best-seller lists. Lowestoft Journal 20051104 The scenes and characters were described so well I could create a picture in my head of everything - reader review (aged 12). Irish Examiner 20051129 A most stunning piece of literature. Inis 20051201 Fluent and action-filled. Telegraph 20051210 Paolini has matured as a writer, but lost none of the imagination that makes this series such compulsive reading. Cambridge Evening News 20051207 Better than the Harry Potter books... I can't wait for the next one. Carlisle News & Star 20060110 Older neophytes of the genre will devour this with relish Inis magazine An impressive achivement by such a young writer. School Librarian I strongly recommend this book to anyone, young or old, who appreciates loyalty, love, friendship and bravery. Uncommonly brilliant. Cork Evening Echo 20060527 Packed with action, adventure and conflict. Batley News 20080828 Conflict, action, adventure Lincolnshire Life 20080901 This is a great novel for young people and parents alike - a page-turner packed with action, yet without in-depth mental images of gore or bloodshed. Sunderland Echo 20081016 This is a great novel for young people and parents alike - a page-turner - packed with action. Brighton Argus 20081018 Many children (expecially boys) of 11+ will love them, and certainly the idea of having a dragon as your best friend in a battle is appealing. Times 20081018 This is a great novel for young people and parents alike - a page-turner packed with action. Edinburgh Evening News 20081022 The fast-paced tale bears some resemblance to The Lord of The Rings trilogy, but is much easier to read. Blackpool Gazette 20081025 Five out of five stars Flipside 20081201 This is the most intricate world created in the fantasy genre in a long time. The Daily Telegraph 20081206 If you thought Eragon was good, and Eldest better, then get ready for Brisingr - it's the best of the lot. Liverpool Echo 20081208 Fans of this outstanding fantasy will not be disappointed. Good Book Guide 20081101 A winner for all concerned. Irish Tatler 20081201 This must be one of the best 'fantasy'
books ever written. Teen Titles 20081201

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About The Author

Christopher Paolini was born in 1983 in California where he still lives.  Home schooled for the duration of his education, Paolini graduated from high school at the age of 15 through a set of accredited correspondence courses from the American School in Chicago, Illinois. Following graduation, he started his work on what would become the novel Eragon and its sequel Eldest, both set in the kingdom of Alagaësia.

In 2002, Eragon was published in a small way by Paolini International LLC, Paolini's parents' company. However, his big break was to come in Summer 2002, when the stepson of author Carl Hiaasen found Eragon in a bookstore and loved it, and Hiaasen brought it to the attention of his publisher, who subsequently made an offer to publish Eragon and the rest of the Inheritance Cycle. The second edition of Eragon was published in August 2003. At the age of nineteen, Paolini became a New York Times bestselling author. Eragon has since been adapted into a film of the same name.

Eldest, the sequel to Eragon, was published in 2005. The third book in the cycle, Brisingr, was released in autumn 2008.  The fourth and final title in the series will be released before Christmas 2011.

Paolini's literary inspirations include the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, E. R. Eddison and the epic poem Beowulf.  Other literary influences include David Eddings, Brian Jacques, Anne McCaffrey, Raymond E. Feist, Ursula K. Le Guin. Other favourite authors include Philip Pullman and Garth Nix. Paolini notes that in his writing he ‘strives for a lyrical beauty somewhere between Tolkien at his best and Seamus Heaney's translation of Beowulf.’

In this video, Christopher delivers the manuscript for the very last book in the Inheritance sequence to his publisher. Press play to watch:

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