Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher series is a global phenomenon with over thirty million copies sold and translated into over forty languages worldwide. Crossroads of Ravens is the instant New York Times bestselling novel that every Witcher fan has been waiting for. Follow fantasy's most beloved monster hunter, Geralt of Rivia, on his first steps towards becoming a legend.  ★  “A wonderful insight into the beginnings of one of fantasy's most beloved and iconic characters, Geralt of Rivia. Immersive, exciting, and emotional. Crossroads of Ravens is not to be missed.” – John Gwynne,  New York Times  bestselling author 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. ★  “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 ★  “Sapkowski is a true master of fantasy literature, and Crossroads of Ravens is his latest example of his writing prowess." –  Popverse Witcher Story Collections The Last Wish Sword of Destiny The Witcher Saga Blood of Elves The Time of Contempt Baptism of Fire  The Tower of Swallows Lady of the Lake Standalone Witcher Novels Season of Storms Crossroads of Ravens The Hussite Trilogy The Tower of Fools Warriors of God Light Perpetual Translated from original Polish by David French   “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. Crossroads of Ravens 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 "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 "Even if you're only curious about The Witcher from the Netflix show or video games, Crossroads of Ravens 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 Crossroads of Ravens is his latest example of his writing prowess." ― Popverse "This is not only a good book, but arguably one of the strongest and most focused in the entire Witcher series. If you enjoy The Witcher, then Crossroads of Ravens is an essential read." ― Winter is Coming "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 "Crossroads of Ravens is an ideal starter novel for anyone wondering what the fuss is about... Crossroads of Ravens is a great book to start your Witcher journey. It is well written, fast-paced and accessible... Old-school fantasy done right." ― SFF World "I loved this book so much. It is definitely going to be one of my top 10 reads for the year 2025... And whatever one’s level of exposure to The Witcher franchise: only the TV show, games (all/only Witcher3,) all the books, or only some of the books, or any combination of the above or even none of the above – this is a perfect point to jump straight in. It is a proper standalone tale." ― FanFi Addict   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. Recognized as one of the most influential voices in modern fantasy, he received the David Gemmell Legend Award in 2009. In 2024, Forbes named  The Witcher