The Inheritance Cycle books in order A series by Christopher Paolini
The Inheritance Cycle series by Christopher Paolini has 5 books, from Eragon (Aug 2003) to Murtagh (Nov 2023). Read it in order, starting with Eragon.
Reading order: 1 Eragon (2003) · 2 Eldest (2005) · 3 Brisingr (2008) · 4 Inhiritance (2011) · 5 Murtagh (2023)
Updated September 2026
All 5 The Inheritance Cycle books in order
- 1.
Eragon (Aug 2003)
- 2.
Eldest (Aug 2005)
- 3.
Brisingr (Sep 2008)
- 4.
Inhiritance (Nov 2011), also published as Inheritance
- 5.
Murtagh (Nov 2023)
The Inheritance Cycle on screen
- Eragon (2006)Film · from Eragon
The Inheritance Cycle FAQ
- How many The Inheritance Cycle books are there?
- There are 5 The Inheritance Cycle books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the The Inheritance Cycle books in?
- In publication order, starting with Eragon (Aug 2003): 1 Eragon (2003) · 2 Eldest (2005) · 3 Brisingr (2008) · 4 Inhiritance (2011) · 5 Murtagh (2023).
- What is the first The Inheritance Cycle book?
- Eragon (Aug 2003).
- What is the latest The Inheritance Cycle book?
- Murtagh (Nov 2023).
- Is the Inheritance Cycle series finished?
- No, Christopher Paolini is still adding to it.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.