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Murtagh

By: Christopher Paolini
Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
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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.

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 untravelled, 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.

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©2023 Christopher Paolini (P)2023 Penguin Audio

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May the stars watch over you

I have lost count how many times I have read the original works of the Eragon series, but it was re added to my reading list during the first covid lockdown and didn't disapoiny my nostalgia. the series has had a much bigger impact on my life than I had at first realised even choosing my online I'd as Ebrithil based on these books. Murtag is an amazing addition to this universe and I enjoyed listening to the story greatly. I'm looking forward to what this universe brings next with eager anticipation.

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Took me back

I have loved the inheritance cycle since first reading them as a teen. Murtagh took me right back to Alagaesia once again! Left me wanting more after it finished! Fingers crossed for more tales from CP and the world of Dragons and riders!

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Immersion into Dragon Rider life

I was very excited by this story and it did not disappoint! I feel like I learned a lot more about the world as a whole and I was pleasantly surprised by how much depth Paolini has given this character.

Selfishly, I would like to have seen the main characters travel the world a little bit more in this book but hopefully the story will continue.

Can't wait for the next one!

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The best

So good to get back to alegaesia it's worth every penny and I just love the story.

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Great Return to Alagaesia.

This was a darker side. I see Murtagh as the secret service to the Dragon Riders. Thank Christopher Paolini.

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Excited for what’s next

Exceeded all expectations. It feels to be on a smaller scale for the most part when compared to the first 4 books but wow does it help to flesh out the world of Alagasia. The first chapter had me a little skeptical as to where the story would go and if it would add or subtract from the original series but wow it definitely adds. The Lovecraftian elements were an unexpected addition and reminded me of The call of Cthulhu and were very well done and had me absolutely hooked. Loved it and can’t wait to see where the story goes next 10/10.

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Amazing book

Looking forward to more to come there is so many in answered questions I have about this world and now with this book I have more questions 😆

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Back again

this is the book I didn't know I needed in my life. Murtagh is one of my favourite characters and to have him and Thorn in a book with just them was just amazing. I was on the edge of my seat and cannot wait to return again. I will be waiting in anticipation

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Love diving back into Alagaesia!

Amazing story, as they all are. Even though I have my original physical copies from reading as a teenager I really want to listen to them all on Audiobook now too

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Stunning

This book starts off as a light hearted hero’s journey into so much more ! Loved every minute

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