{"product_id":"crossroads-of-ravens-witcher","title":"Crossroads of Ravens (Witcher)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAndrzej Sapkowski \u003c\/b\u003eis the internationally bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Witcher\u003c\/i\u003e series and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Hussite Trilogy\u003c\/i\u003e, known for his multi-layered plots, rich worldbuilding, and morally complex characters. \n\u003ci\u003eThe Witcher \u003c\/i\u003eseries, 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 \n\u003ci\u003eThe Witcher\u003c\/i\u003e one of the 30 greatest book series of all time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Crossroads of Ravens \u003c\/i\u003eis 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSFF World\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFanFi Addict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrimdark Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Islington, author of The Will of the Many\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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. \n\u003ci\u003eCrossroads of Ravens\u003c\/i\u003e is not to be missed.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e -- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Gwynne, New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Even if you're only curious about The Witcher from the Netflix show or video games, \u003ci\u003eCrossroads of Ravens \u003c\/i\u003eoffers 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePopverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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 \u003ci\u003eCrossroads of Ravens \u003c\/i\u003eis an essential read.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinter is Coming\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrossroads of Ravens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is the instant \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ebestselling novel that every\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e Witcher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e fan has been waiting for. Follow fantasy's most beloved monster hunter, Geralt of Rivia, on his first steps towards becoming a legend.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e? \"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 of The Hunter of the Gods series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This is the story of how legends are made--and what they cost. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e? \"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 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Will of the Many\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e? \"Sapkowski is a true master of fantasy literature, and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrossroads of Ravens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is his latest example of his writing prowess.\" --\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePopverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWitcher Story Collections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Last Wish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSword of Destiny\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Witcher Saga\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlood of Elves\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Time of Contempt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBaptism of Fire\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Tower of Swallows\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLady of the Lake\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandalone Witcher Novels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeason of Storms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrossroads of Ravens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Hussite Trilogy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Tower of Fools\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarriors of God\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Perpetual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTranslated from original Polish by David French.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/08\/2025 (EAN 9780316597739, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2025 (EAN 9780316597739, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Orbit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496089059606,"sku":"9780316597739","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9780316597739.jpg?v=1783052962","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/crossroads-of-ravens-witcher","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}