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Andrzej Sapkowski’s New York Times bestselling Witcher series has inspired the hit Netflix show and multiple blockbuster video games, and has transported millions of fans around the globe to an epic, unforgettable world of magic and adventure.
The New York Times bestselling series
Over Fifteen Million Copies Sold Worldwide
World Fantasy Award Winning Author
David Gemmell Legend Award Winning Author
Named One of the Greatest Book Series of All Time by Forbes
Geralt of Rivia, the hunter known as the Witcher, has been waiting for the birth of a prophesied child. The one who has the power to change the world for good—or for evil.
As the threat of war hangs over the land and the child is pursued for her extraordinary powers, it will become Geralt’s responsibility to protect them all. And the Witcher never accepts defeat.
Join Geralt of Rivia; his beloved ward and the child of prophecy, Ciri; and his ally and love, the powerful sorceress Yennefer as they battle monsters, demons, and prejudices alike in Blood of Elves, the first novel of The Witcher Saga.
Witcher story collections
The Last Wish
Sword of Destiny
Witcher novels
Blood of Elves
The Time of Contempt
Baptism of Fire
The Tower of Swallows
Lady of the Lake
Season of Storms (stand alone)
Hussite Trilogy
The Tower of Fools
Warriors of God
Light Perpetual
Translated from original Polish by Danusia Stok
Industry Reviews
"A breath of fresh air in a well-worn genre. Don't miss it!"-- Fantasy Book Review
"The Lady of the Lake is, without any doubt, the best and most profound fantasy novel I have ever read. It is hard to put down, yet also a challenging and deeply rewarding book. And it is genuinely moving. I have never read a fantasy series like this, and suspect I never will again."--Nerds of a Feather on The Lady of the Lake
"The universe of Sapkowski's The Witcher is one of the most detailed and best-explored in modern fantasy, offering endless opportunities for fresh ideas ... Complex character relationships enrich this already complex world; this is the sort of series fantasy fans will cherish."--B&N
"The Witcher delivers one of the most intense and rewarding role-playing experiences this year."--GT Reviews on The Witcher video game
"I really, really enjoyed this book ... None of the characters in Sapkowski's world are black or white; they are all shades of grey, including Geralt and the monsters."--The Deckled Edge
"It is [his] world-weariness combined with his battle-honed powers that make Geralt such an interesting character. Here's hoping The Last Wish is merely the opening chapter in his English language adventures."--Edge
"Like a complicated magic spell, a Sapkowski novel is a hodgepodge of fantasy, intellectual discourse, and dry humor. Recommended."--Time
"Like Mieville and Gaiman, [Sapkowski] takes the old and makes it new ... fresh take on genre fantasy."--Foundation on The Last Wish
"New battle mechanics, a fantastic storyline, and a gritty setting make The Witcher one of the most engrossing, mature RPGs to arrive on the PC in years."--Gamespot.com on The Witcher video game
"One of the best and most interesting fantasy series I've ever read. Though it functions well as adventure fiction, it has added depth and value as satire and commentary on fantasy literature ... Sapkowski is a genuine stylist."--Nerds of a Feather
"Sapkowski has a phenomenal gift for narrative, inventing sensational events, creating a suggestive mood, and building up the suspense along with a dazzling, slightly cynical sense of humor."--Jacek Sieradzki, Polityka on The Last Wish
"Sapkowski is very good at creating interesting, imaginative characters with unusual levels of depth to them ... The Last Wish is an enjoyable book full of stories both melancholy and comic."--The Wertzone
"Sapkowski's The Last Wish is a great collection of short stories centered around a witcher, Geralt - a rare sorcerous breed who hunts down the monstrous but is feared by the innocent. With a wondrous mix of Eastern European folklore and myth, beautiful princesses, mischievous demons and where all is not as it seems, The Last Wish is a great read - perfect for dipping into or just reading cover to cover, as I did."--Waterstones
"This beautifully written character-based story from Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski ... a refreshing champion."--The Specusphere
ISBN: 9780316029193
ISBN-10: 031602919X
Series: Witcher
Published: 1st May 2009
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 416
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: ORBIT
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 17.5 x 10 x 2.5
Weight (kg): 0.2

Andrzej Sapkowski
What genre does Andrzej Sapkowski write and what themes does he explore?
Sapkowski is a Polish fantasy writer. His work draws on folklore and fairy-tale elements (he has said there is a grain of truth in every fairy tale) and often explores moral ambiguity, monsters, and human conflicts within a fantastical setting, most famously in The Witcher cycle.
What is the recommended reading order for The Witcher books?
A common reading approach is to start with the short story collections that introduce Geralt (The Last Wish and Sword of Destiny), then read the five-novel saga: Blood of Elves; Time of Contempt; Baptism of Fire; The Tower of the Swallow; The Lady of the Lake. Season of Storms and newer titles such as Crossroads of Ravens are additional Witcher novels.
Which book should I start with if I'm new to Sapkowski?
The Last Wish is a good starting point: it introduces Geralt and is frequently recommended as the entry to Sapkowski’s world (it also inspired Netflix’s first season).
How many books are in Sapkowski’s Witcher cycle and are there other works by him?
The Witcher cycle comprises three short story collections and five novels. Sapkowski has also written other fantasy works outside the cycle, for example The Tower of Fools and entries in the Hussite-related books listed on the author page.
Have Sapkowski’s books been adapted for screen or other media?
Yes. His Witcher books have been adapted into a major Netflix series (the site notes The Last Wish inspired season 1, Blood of Elves inspired season 2, and Time of Contempt inspired season 3) and the cycle is the basis for multiple tie-in editions.
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