The Witcher Books
short stories
Sword of Destiny – 1992
Geralt’s adventures continue, introducing Ciri, a young princess tied to him by destiny. From dragon hunts to emotional farewells, these stories explore love, loyalty, and sacrifice. As political tensions rise, Geralt’s bond with Ciri deepens, foreshadowing her pivotal role in the impending war against the Nilfgaard Empire.
The Last Wish – 1993
Geralt of Rivia, a witcher, hunts monsters across the Continent. Through interconnected tales, he battles a striga, navigates political intrigues, and meets Yennefer and Dandelion. His choices blur good and evil, weaving Slavic mythology, moral dilemmas, and humor into a rich fantasy world, setting the stage for his destiny.
The Witcher Saga
Blood of Elves – 1994
Geralt hides Ciri, a child of prophecy, as Nilfgaard threatens the Northern Kingdoms. Trained at Kaer Morhen, Ciri’s powers emerge, drawing danger. With Triss Merigold’s guidance, Geralt and Yennefer protect her from spies and assassins, setting the stage for a war that tests loyalty, destiny, and Ciri’s hidden strength.
Time of Contempt – 1995
Ciri’s training continues as political schemes unravel the Continent. A coup at Thanedd Island separates her from Geralt and Yennefer. Fleeing Nilfgaard’s pursuit, Ciri joins the Rats, a bandit group, embracing a darker path. Betrayals and war escalate, while her Elder Blood powers hint at a world-altering destiny.
Baptism of Fire – 1996
Geralt, injured, seeks Ciri with Dandelion and new allies: surgeon Regis, archer Milva, and dwarf Zoltan. Facing Nilfgaard’s advance, they navigate war-torn lands. Ciri, now with the Rats, drifts further from safety. Bonds form, but danger looms as Geralt’s quest reveals the cost of loyalty and survival.
The Tower of the Swallow – 1997
Ciri, hunted by Nilfgaard and bounty hunter Bonhart, recounts her survival in war-ravaged lands. Geralt’s company presses on, unaware of her plight. As Ciri’s powers grow, she faces betrayal and despair. A mysterious tower offers refuge, but her destiny ties to ancient prophecies, threatening all she holds dear.
The Lady of the Lake – 1999
Ciri, trapped in an elven world, navigates time and space to escape. Geralt and Yennefer reunite, battling Nilfgaard and the Lodge of Sorceresses. As prophecies converge, Ciri’s choices shape the Continent’s fate. Love, sacrifice, and betrayal culminate in a climactic clash, leaving her future shrouded in mystery.
Prequel novels
Season of Storms – 2013
Set before the saga, Geralt hunts for his stolen swords in Kerack. Entangled with sorceress Lytta Neyd and a conspiracy involving a demon, he faces monsters and political intrigue. His choices ripple through time, blending action, romance, and moral ambiguity, offering a standalone glimpse into the witcher’s world.
Crossroads of Ravens – 2024
In this prequel, young Geralt navigates his early witcher years, facing monsters and human treachery. His path crosses with new allies and foes, shaping his destiny. As he grapples with his role, choices at a mystical crossroads reveal secrets of his past, foreshadowing the saga’s epic struggles and triumphs.
how to read in chronological order
Crossroads of Ravens – 2024
In this prequel, young Geralt navigates his early witcher years, facing monsters and human treachery. His path crosses with new allies and foes, shaping his destiny. As he grapples with his role, choices at a mystical crossroads reveal secrets of his past, foreshadowing the saga’s epic struggles and triumphs.
Season of Storms – 2013
Set before the saga, Geralt hunts for his stolen swords in Kerack. Entangled with sorceress Lytta Neyd and a conspiracy involving a demon, he faces monsters and political intrigue. His choices ripple through time, blending action, romance, and moral ambiguity, offering a standalone glimpse into the witcher’s world.
The Last Wish – 1993
Geralt of Rivia, a witcher, hunts monsters across the Continent. Through interconnected tales, he battles a striga, navigates political intrigues, and meets Yennefer and Dandelion. His choices blur good and evil, weaving Slavic mythology, moral dilemmas, and humor into a rich fantasy world, setting the stage for his destiny.
Sword of Destiny – 1992
Geralt’s adventures continue, introducing Ciri, a young princess tied to him by destiny. From dragon hunts to emotional farewells, these stories explore love, loyalty, and sacrifice. As political tensions rise, Geralt’s bond with Ciri deepens, foreshadowing her pivotal role in the impending war against the Nilfgaard Empire.
Blood of Elves – 1994
Geralt hides Ciri, a child of prophecy, as Nilfgaard threatens the Northern Kingdoms. Trained at Kaer Morhen, Ciri’s powers emerge, drawing danger. With Triss Merigold’s guidance, Geralt and Yennefer protect her from spies and assassins, setting the stage for a war that tests loyalty, destiny, and Ciri’s hidden strength.
Time of Contempt – 1995
Ciri’s training continues as political schemes unravel the Continent. A coup at Thanedd Island separates her from Geralt and Yennefer. Fleeing Nilfgaard’s pursuit, Ciri joins the Rats, a bandit group, embracing a darker path. Betrayals and war escalate, while her Elder Blood powers hint at a world-altering destiny.
Baptism of Fire – 1996
Geralt, injured, seeks Ciri with Dandelion and new allies: surgeon Regis, archer Milva, and dwarf Zoltan. Facing Nilfgaard’s advance, they navigate war-torn lands. Ciri, now with the Rats, drifts further from safety. Bonds form, but danger looms as Geralt’s quest reveals the cost of loyalty and survival.
The Tower of the Swallow – 1997
Ciri, hunted by Nilfgaard and bounty hunter Bonhart, recounts her survival in war-ravaged lands. Geralt’s company presses on, unaware of her plight. As Ciri’s powers grow, she faces betrayal and despair. A mysterious tower offers refuge, but her destiny ties to ancient prophecies, threatening all she holds dear.
The Lady of the Lake – 1999
Ciri, trapped in an elven world, navigates time and space to escape. Geralt and Yennefer reunite, battling Nilfgaard and the Lodge of Sorceresses. As prophecies converge, Ciri’s choices shape the Continent’s fate. Love, sacrifice, and betrayal culminate in a climactic clash, leaving her future shrouded in mystery.
Graphic Novels
Original Tie-In Stories
House of Glass – 2014
Geralt accompanies a haunted fisherman into a cursed mansion deep in the woods, filled with endless rooms and nightmarish creatures drawn from twisted fairy tales. Trapped in illusions, deadly monsters, and shifting realities, he battles for survival while uncovering dark secrets of murder, gore, mystery, and profound moral dilemmas that challenge his code.
Fox Children – 2015
Adapting elements from Season of Storms, Geralt boards a treacherous ship plagued by seductive vixen-like fox children who lure and devour the crew. Amid rampant deception, supernatural temptations, and ancient curses fueled by human greed, he fights to protect an innocent child while navigating stormy seas and moral shades of gray in classic Witcher fashion.
Curse of Crows – 2017
Geralt and Ciri travel to Novigrad to rescue a friend, only to confront vengeance from a vengeful old foe who unleashes engineered crow-like monstrosities. In a prejudiced city steeped in dark magic and betrayal, they battle horrific creatures, societal hatred, and family bonds tested in a thrilling tale of fury and protection.
Of Flesh and Flame – 2019
Geralt journeys to exotic Ofir to aid an old acquaintance amid a plague of dark forces and mythic beasts. Entangled in cultural intrigue, personal debts, and flaming horrors, he navigates stunning landscapes, moral ambiguities, and epic conflicts in a richly detailed adventure blending action, mystery, and Witcher grit.
Fading Memories – 2021
In a declining world with fewer monsters, Geralt nears retirement but takes a contract investigating child abductions by foglets in a cursed village. Confronting erased memories, distorted truths, human desperation, and lingering duty, he explores themes of fragility, loss, and the fading purpose of a witcher in changing times.
Witch's Lament – 2022
Geralt probes the public burning of an alleged witch amid surging superstition and mob injustice in a divided town. Drawn into psychological intrigue, hidden conspiracies, and societal outrage against magic, he uncovers buried truths about prejudice, power abuses, and the real monsters lurking among humans.
The Ballad of Two Wolves – 2023
Geralt and Dandelion investigate werewolf sightings tied to three enigmatic sisters in a remote village. Reworking classic fairy tales with riddles, brutal hunts, and monstrous transformations, the story inspires haunting ballads while delivering Witcher hallmarks of ambiguity, excitement, moral complexity, and unexpected twists.
Wild Animals – 2024
Geralt embarks on a savage, game-inspired hunt through brutal wilderness teeming with ferocious beasts and armored horrors reminiscent of Dark Souls. Packed with relentless visceral combat and human savagery, it emphasizes raw action over subtle lore, pitting the witcher against untamed threats in a blood-drenched survival tale.
Corvo Bianco – 2025
After Blood and Wine, Geralt retires peacefully with Yennefer at his Toussaint vineyard, savoring fine wine and quiet life. But a descendant's rightful claim disrupts his haven, forcing him to choose between the road or wielding his sword once more to defend his hard-earned tranquility amid historical stains.
The Bear and the Butterfly – 2025–2026
Geralt arrives in a remote town plagued by rumored vampire killings, drawing a massive bounty that attracts hunters—including a rugged Bear School witcher as fierce rival. Amid mutant wolves, deadly butterfly swarms, and escalating violence, rivalry uncovers revelations challenging identities, codes, and true monstrosity.
Blood Stone – 2026
Ancient dwarven mines lure greedy treasure hunters, but a legendary horned beast slaughters intruders without trace. Geralt investigates the deadly labyrinths, where mountains hide perils and caves conceal horrors born of unhealed wounds, revealing that human greed often spawns monsters far worse than legends.
Standalone Adaptations
A Grain of Truth – 2022
Faithfully adapting the tale, Geralt discovers cursed beast Nivellen in a secluded manor, entangled in fairy-tale echoes of beauty and monstrosity. Facing a bloodthirsty bruxa vampire, themes of redemption, true love's power, curses, and hidden truths probe deeper grains of humanity beneath monstrous exteriors.
The Lesser Evil – 2023
Geralt reaches Blaviken, trapped between bandit leader Renfri's revenge and scheming wizard Stregobor's manipulations. Amid rising prejudice, vengeance, and impossible choices forcing violence, this visceral adaptation chronicles the tragic events earning him the infamous title "Butcher of Blaviken" in moral grayness.
The Edge of the World – 2025
Geralt and Dandelion encounter escalating elf-human tensions erupting around a mischievous sylvan devil in borderlands. Blending humor, ancient magics, prejudice, and sudden violence, the tale shifts from lighthearted comedy to dark clashes as colliding worlds expose brutality beneath civilized facades.
A Question of Price – 2025
At Cintra's grand banquet for Princess Pavetta, Geralt attends warily and invokes the Law of Surprise amid a disguised hedgehog knight's chaos. Navigating royal politics, hidden identities, destiny's chains, and unforeseen bonds, it foreshadows fateful ties binding futures irrevocably.
The Witcher - 2025
Geralt of Rivia pursues a royal bounty for a bloodthirsty monster plaguing a palace. The king demands the beast be cured, not killed, hiding a dark secret beneath the halls. Amid failed charlatans and conflicting pleas, shocking twists reveal sin's monstrous manifestations.
The Last Wish – 2026
Treating injured Dandelion in a magic-hostile temple, Geralt encounters alluring sorceress Yennefer, unleashing a chaotic djinn through reckless wishes. Amid spiraling power struggles, explosive romance, and unbreakable magical bonds, the story introduces passion, betrayal, and enduring love's complexities.
Other Related Releases
Killing Monsters – 2015
Expanding the iconic cinematic trailer in stark black-and-white, Geralt and Vesemir hunt savage fiends terrorizing a village while shielding innocents from brutality. Capturing the witcher's unyielding code amid gruesome monster slaying, human cruelty, and moral stands against overwhelming darkness.
Ronin – 2022
In a feudal Japan-inspired alternate world, ronin-like Geralt hunts yōkai demons and oni beasts while pursuing elusive snow spirit Yuki-onna for vital clues. Blending Witcher moral trials with rich Eastern folklore, samurai honor, and supernatural horrors in a unique manga-style adventure.
Classic Collection – 2025
Gathering 1993–1995 Polish comics adapting early Sapkowski tales like "The Lesser Evil" and "The Last Wish," plus originals. These nostalgic, raw visualizations offer early gritty depictions of Geralt's world, monster hunts, moral ambiguities, and formative witcher lore in classic style.