Crossroads of Ravens - Andrzej Sapkowski

Written by Andrzej Sapkowski
Read by Peter Kenny, Sam Stafford, Richard Armitage, Clare Corbett, Tom Alexander
Format: M4B
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Unabridged

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.

Crossroads of Ravens is the seventh novel and ninth overall book in the Witcher series. It is a prequel to both the Witcher Saga (Blood of Elves, Time of Contempt, Baptism of Fire, The Tower of the Swallow and The Lady of the Lake) and the short story collections (Sword of Destiny and The Last Wish).

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

A book brimming with energy and bleak humour — SFX

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

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

I had an enjoyable experience with Crossroads of Ravens, returning to this exquisite dark fantasy world. It was a good standalone reading experience and I enjoyed reading about a young and flawed Geralt in these early adventures. 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

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

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 — FanFiAddict

By: Andrzej Sapkowski … Narrated by: Peter Kenny … Length: 7 hours and 9 minutes