A wonderful insight into the beginnings of one of fantasy's most beloved and iconic characters, Geralt of Rivia. This is a great read. Immersive, exciting, and emotional. <i>Crossroads of Ravens</i> is not to be missed

John Gwynne, New York Times bestselling author

Geralt is one of the great characters in all of fantasy. Whether you're coming from the games, TV show, or are simply new to the Witcher universe - these books are absolutely worth the read

James Islington, author of The Will of the Many

Anyone wishing to learn more about Geralt's early years will be pleased to see the Witcher in action again . . . This is a gift for series fans

Publishers Weekly

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A book brimming with energy and bleak humour

SFX

Fans of the Witcher series (as well as the Netflix adaptation) will enjoy the opportunity to experience Geralt's earlier days, and the stand-alone story will welcome new readers

Booklist

<i>Crossroads of Ravens</i> offers an engaging story that hits hard thematically and explores how 'monstrosity' is a socially-constructed category. Sapkowski is a true master of fantasy literature, and <i>Crossroads of Ravens</i> is his latest example of his writing prowess

Popverse

I had an enjoyable experience with <i>Crossroads of Ravens</i>, returning to this exquisite dark fantasy world. It was a good standalone reading experience and I enjoyed reading about a young and flawed Geralt in these early adventures. For potential readers who are already familiar with Geralt, either through the TV series or video games, this is a great place to start your reading adventure

Grimdark Magazine

Introducing the instant Sunday Times bestselling Crossroads of Ravens, a brand-new Witcher novel in groundbreaking epic fantasy series that inspired the blockbuster video games and hit Witcher Netflix show.

Witchers are not born. They are made.

Before he was the White Wolf or the Butcher of Blaviken, Geralt of Rivia was simply a fresh graduate of Kaer Morhen, stepping into a world that neither understands nor welcomes his kind.

And when an act of naïve heroism goes gravely wrong, Geralt is only saved from the noose by Preston Holt, a grizzled witcher with a buried past and an agenda of his own.

Under Holt's guiding hand, Geralt begins to learn what it truly means to walk the Path - to protect a world that fears him, and to survive in it on his own terms. But as the line between right and wrong begins to blur, Geralt must decide to become the monster everyone expects, or something else entirely.

This is the story of how legends are made - and what they cost.

Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher series is a global phenomenon with over thirty million copies sold, translated into over forty languages worldwide. Crossroads of Ravens is a new standalone novel following fantasy's most beloved monster hunter, Geralt of Rivia, on his first steps towards becoming a legend.

Translated from original Polish by David French

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THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON RETURNS . . .
One of the best and most interesting fantasy series I've ever read - Nerds of a Feather

Sapkowski's series has the potential to develop a new audience and appreciation of fantasy and like Mieville, take the old and make it new - Foundation

It's refreshing to see another take on familiar elements. There's a fairy-tale quality to much of [The Witcher] - SFX

Delightful, intense, irreverent, and compelling ... you have to read The Witcher books because they are rife with all of the elements that make you love fiction, and especially fantasy, in the first place... In a word, The Witcher delivers - Hypable

This is a series you can sink your teeth into - Buzzfeed
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Product details

ISBN
9781399633451
Published
2025
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co; Gollancz
Weight
620 gr
Height
238 mm
Width
152 mm
Thickness
38 mm
Age
00, G, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Number of pages
400

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Biographical note

Andrzej Sapkowski is the internationally bestselling author of The Witcher series and The Hussite Trilogy, known for his multi-layered plots, rich worldbuilding, and morally complex characters. The Witcher series, which has been translated into over 40 languages and has sold over 30 million copies, also inspired a hit Netflix series and landmark video games from CD Projekt Red. Recognized as one of the most influential voices in modern fantasy, he received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement (2016). In 2024, Forbes named The Witcher one of the 30 greatest book series of all time.