Eragon, Saphira, and Nasuada will not return as main characters. The author hasn’t definitively stated that Book 5 will be the next project after the sci-fi novel’s completion, but has repeatedly expressed interest in returning to the world of Alagaësia.īook 5 will be a standalone novel set in Alagaësia. Looking to immediately jump to the topic that interests you the most?īefore Christopher tackles Book 5, he’s working on finishing his sci-fi novel, code-named “TSiaSoS”. Familiar faces, such as Eragon, Saphira, and Murtagh will make a return! This new book is a standalone story narrated by Eragon and featuring three original short stories. “The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm” – Tales from Alagaësia (Volume 1: Eragon) is notBook 5.
The author sees the book as a continuation of the same story, heavily influenced by the events of the Cycle, but featuring new main characters. Shortly after completing the Inheritance Cycle in 2011, the author announced that a fifth book, referred to by fans as “Book 5,” will someday be written. Christopher won’t be abandoning the world of Alagaësia!Ĭhristopher Paolini has consistently kept fans up to date on his current and future projects.
