Andrzej Sapkowski Books
The Witcher Series
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.
THE WITcher 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.
Hussite Trilogy
The Tower of Fools - 2002
In 1425 Silesia amid the Hussite Wars, young physician and magician Reinmar "Reynevan" of Bielawa flees after an affair with a nobleman's wife. Pursued by vengeful brothers and the Inquisition, he escapes captivity, encounters magic and intrigue, and ends up in the Narrenturm asylum.
Warriors of God - 2004
Reynevan joins the radical Hussite "Warriors of God" in Bohemia, undertaking dangerous spy missions for their leaders while accompanied by companions Scharley and Samson. Amid escalating religious wars in 1427-1428, he seeks vengeance for his brother, rescues his beloved, and navigates shifting alliances and perils.
Light Perpetual - 2006
In the trilogy's climax from 1429 to the Battle of Lipany, condemned Reynevan evades the Church's death sentence, searches desperately for his kidnapped love Nicolette, and becomes entangled in the fracturing Hussite movement. Amid betrayal, war, and magic, he confronts the movement's downfall and personal reckonings.
Short Story Collections
The Malady and Other Stories - 2013
This English-language sampler introduces Sapkowski's work with two complete Witcher short stories from The Last Wish, opening chapters from Blood of Elves and Baptism of Fire, plus the standalone non-Witcher tale "The Malady," a poignant retelling of forbidden love inspired by Arthurian legends.