Crossroads of Ravens - Witcher by Andrzej Sapkowski Hardcover

About the Book

"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 naèive 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."--

Book Synopsis

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 standalone novel following 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

Review Quotes

"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

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

"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

"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

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

"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

"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

"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

About the Author

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 one of the 30 greatest book series of all time.