From the New York Times bestselling author of the legendary Witcher series--the books that inspired the Netflix show and the hit video games--comes the first in an epic new trilogy. Reinmar of Bielawa, sometimes known as Reynevan, is a doctor, a magician and, according to some, a charlatan. And when a thoughtless indiscretion finds him caught in the crosshairs of powerful noble family, he is forced to flee his home. But once he passes beyond the city borders, he finds that there are dangers ahead as well as behind. Strange mystical forces are gathering in the shadows. And pursued not only by the affronted Stercza brothers, bent on vengeance, but also by the Holy Inquisition, Reynevan finds himself in the Narrenturm, the Tower of Fools. The Tower is an asylum for the mad, or for those who dare to think differently and challenge the prevailing order. And escaping the Tower, avoiding the conflict around him, and keeping his own sanity might prove a greater challenge than Reynevan ever imagined. Review "Sapkowski's love for the period is clear as he touches on notorious historical events and figures ... The carefully painted landscapes and intricate politics effortlessly draw readers into Reinmar's life and times. This is historical fantasy done right."―Publishers Weekly (starred review)"A ripping yarn delivered with world-weary wit, bursting at the seams with sex, death, magic and madness."―Joe Abercrombie"Sapkowski's energetic and satirical prose as well as the unconventional setting makes this a highly enjoyable historical fantasy. Recommended for Sapkowksi's many existing fans."―Booklist About the Author Andrzej Sapkowski was born in 1948 in Poland. He studied economy and business, but the success of his fantasy cycle about the sorcerer Geralt of Rivia turned him into a bestselling writer. He is now one of Poland's most famous and successful authors.

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Veštac i Ciri u svetu zahvaćenom plamenom… Veliki sabor čarobnjaka okončava se krvavim prevratom, dok carstvo Nilfgarda ratuje sa kraljevstvima Severa. Ratni vihor besni i razmešta Ciri, Geralta i Jenefer na različite strane sveta. Nastupilo je vreme mača i sekire. Vreme prezira. U svetu zahvaćenom ratnim razaranjima i pustošenjem na površinu su izmileli Pacovi – banda otpadnika, životnih brodolomnika koje je iznedrio rat. Snažno povezani osećanjem prezira prema svima koji im ne pripadaju, oni ne prezaju ni pred čim, pa ni pred smrću, jer više nemaju šta da izgube. Vreme prezira je četvrta od sedam knjiga Sage o vešcu, koju sačinjavaju dve zbirke pripovedaka i pet romana. Saga je postala bestseler ne samo u autorovoj rodnoj Poljskoj već i širom sveta. Prevedena je na brojne svetske jezike, po njoj je snimljena TV serija i napravljena čuvena kompjuterska igra The Witcher. Ova saga je unela korenite promene u žanr epske fantastike. U maštovito oživotvorenom svetu čarobnjaka, vilenjaka, patuljaka, i najrazličitijih čudovišta, osebujno se prepliću mitologija i savremena dinamika akcije, egzotični krajolici, mistika, i sve ono što čini standarde ovog žanra. „Četvrta knjiga Sage o vešcu je, izgleda, još bolja od prethodne. Strašnom snagom i vrtoglavom akcijom hrli ka ključnim događajima, koji će vas ostaviti bez daha. Bez razmišljanja možemo da kažemo da je ovo jedna od najboljih knjiga epske fantastike.” Fantasy Fan „Poput dobro uvežbanog mađioničarskog trika, svaka knjiga Andžeja Sapkovskog opčinjava spojem intelektualne oštrine, mašte i lakonskog humora.” Qué leer

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 a new 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 authorWitchers 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...

Geralt was always going to stand out, with his white hair and piercing eyes, his cynicism and lack of respect for authority ...but he is far more than just a striking-looking man. He's a witcher; his sorcerous powers, exhanced by elixers and long training, have made him a brilliant fighter and a merciless assassin. Yet he is no orderinary murderer; his targets are the vile fiends and demons that ravage the land. But first appearance ccan often be deceptive; not everything monstrous-looking is a monster ...and even the fairest can have a bite!About the AuthorSapkowski was born in 1948 in Poland. He studied economy and business, but the success of his fantasy cycle about the sorcerer Geralt de Riv turned him into a bestselling writer and he is now one of Poland's most famous and successful authors, selling more in his own country than Stephen King or Michael Crichton.

Geralt of Riveria. A witcher whose mission is to protect ordinary people from the monsters created with magic. A mutant who has the task of killing unnatural beings. He uses a magical sign, potions and the pride of every witcher — two swords, steel and silver. But what would happen if Geralt lost his weapons? In this standalone novel, Geralt fights, travels and loves again, Dandelion sings and flies from trouble to trouble, sorcerers are scheming ... and across the whole world clouds are gathering - the season of storms is coming...

Geralt de Rivia is a witcher. A cunning sorcerer. A merciless assassin. And a cold-blooded killer. His sole purpose: to destroy the monsters that plague the world. But not everything monstrous-looking is evil and not everything fair is good...and in every fairy tale there is a grain of truth.

The New York Times bestselling series that inspired the international hit video game: The Witcher A sample of offerings from international fantasy superstar Andrzej Sapkowski, and the perfect introduction to his work.Best known for his series of stories and novels about Geralt, the Witcher, Sapkowski is one of the most successful fantasy authors in the world.Contains:2 complete Witcher short stories taken from THE LAST WISH, the first chapter of BLOOD OF ELVES, the first Witcher novel, the first chapter of BAPTISM OF FIRE, the third full-length book in the series, and a non-Witcher short story "The Malady." The Witcher series The Last WishThe Sword of Destiny Blood of ElvesThe Time of ContemptBaptism of Fire

Andrzej Sapkowski's seventh Witcher book,The Lady of the Lake  is perhaps the best book in the series after the two introductory volumes of short stories, The Last Wish andThe Sword of Destiny.  It not only ties together the strands related to Geralt and Yennefer's search for Ciri (and Ciri's fate after her disappearance through the portal at the Swallow's Tower), but also the "background" events (such as the war with Nilfgaard, the guerrilla warfare waged by the Squirrels, the Lodge of the Sorceresses, etc.) are also resolved in neat and yet at times surprising fashions.This has been released as two volumes, Lady of the Lake Volume 1 and Lady of the Lake volume 2 in some countries.