Christopher Paolini, firstborn of Kenneth and Talita. Creator of the World of Eragon and the Fractalverse. Holder of the Guinness World Record for youngest author of a bestselling series. Qualified for marksman in the Australian army. Scottish Laird. Dodged gunfire . . . more than once. As a child, was chased by a moose in Alaska. Has his name inscribed on Mars. Husband. Father. Asker of questions and teller of stories.
Instant New York Times bestseller "Breathes new life into the
classic first encounter narrative. . . . Paolini makes the
experiences of his well-shaded explorers vivid and gripping through
smart worldbuilding and believable stakes. James S.A. Corey fans
will be especially riveted."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"This pulse-pounding science-fiction novel pits human curiosity and
technology against alien tech deep in the cosmos. . . . An
excellent starting point for the series as a whole."--Library
Journal "Paolini understands that in the best character-driven
science-fiction stories, the alien tech is never as interesting as
the human relationships. Tense and gripping."--Kirkus Reviews
"Mounting tension, danger, and uncertainty. . . . Shows Paolini's
range as a storyteller."--Booklist Praise for Christopher Paolini
and the Fractalverse series: "Vibrant world building.... A large
cast of interesting and relatable characters.... Sincere emotional
depth. Highly recommended for fans of James A. Corey's The Expanse
series and for fantasy fans willing to try space opera."--Booklist,
starred review "A powerful piece of SF, with intelligent writing
and big ideas."--Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of Time
"Fans of all kinds, one can be sure, will come to question, and
stay to explore."--The Wall Street Journal "Dazzles with
otherworldly delights--and unearthly nightmares."--Newsweek "An
authentic work of great talent."--New York Times Book Review
"Paolini is a spellbinding fantasy writer."--The Boston Globe "A
breathtaking and unheard of success."--USA Today
"Christopher Paolini is a true rarity."--The Washington Post
"Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic."--People
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