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Eragon

The Inheritance Cycle, Book 1

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Eragon

By: Christopher Paolini
Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
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Gerrard Shale's reading turns this magnificent adventure into a thrilling audiobook for fans of all ages.

When Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself.
Overnight his simple life is shattered and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands...

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Critic Reviews

A compelling and action-filled adventure . . . A galloping good example of its genre
This book is an achievement. Readers will be transported
A portrayal of true affection between boy and dragon - Paolini writes like someone gripped by his own story
A stirring fantasy of epic proportions
Christopher has created a complex and fascinating world in this first book of his Eragon trilogy . . . Filled with history, ancient tales, magic, magical creatures, and with a superbly crafted story "Eragon" is sure to delight many lovers of fantasy tales
It's a story of mystery, excitement and magic . . . A riproaring story (also featured in Haverhill Echo)
This is an action-packed fantasy adventure that will appeal to both adults and younger readers
My 12-year-old son loves fantasy and adventure novels, and after reading Eragon on his suggestion, I now understand why: this book creates an alternate world... Emerging out of it to face ordinary life in 2006 London is a startling wrench
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A fantastic read or rather 'listen' although the dragon voice was a little unsettling. All together both the Author and Gerrard Doyle did a great job.

Great Book

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An easy book to get lost in. The series has shaped even my view on our world

Has been a favourite for years

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Awesome!!! l loved it
listening to it held a different magic to reading
it. Well read well listened

brilliant

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This is a great story but the voice of the dragon is pretty bad. I imagine sophiras voice to be intelligent and soft but strong not the voice of a troll or the cookie monester haha. Apart from that voice of give it. 5 out of 5! Love the story so far and look forward to listening to the next book. Hopefully he’s adjusted the voice for sophira.

Great story

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Needs a new narrator. The Cookie Monster voice is horrible. And the voice for Eragon is too young sounding. The overall narration isn’t good.

Please re record

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