New and dark: this new Witcher novel gives Geralt a whole new facet

A witcher who can hardly be New and dark: This new Witcher novel gives Geralt a whole new facet

A witcher that hardly anyone knows

Before Netflix turnedGeralt into a TV phenomenon andCD Projekt REDbuilt a gaming empireon it, the“Witcher” myth lived between book covers In September, this literary journey continues – but not forwards, but backwards.Author Andrzej Sapkowskiopens a new chapter in his world with aprequel novel that sheds light on the Witcher’s backstory:Crossroads of the Raven

Thecover of the English edition (Crossroads of Ravens) is already causing a stir: a young Geralt takes center stage, flanked by two mysterious figures – a woman with dreadlocks and an older man. Black ravens circle above them like a sinister omen. The graphic design, in deep red and black, hits the nerve of the darkfantasy aestheticand reveals: This story will be different.

Witcher prequel novel causes a stir with a new look and explosive book content

“Young Geralt looks sick” – this comment from the fan community sums it up perfectly. The redesign of theiconic witcher polarizes:Away from the taciturn monster hunter, towards the inexperienced student who still has to learn how to deal with his power.Crossroads of the Ravenpromises not a simple hero’s journey, but acoming-of-age storyin a world full of blood, intrigue and moral gray areas.

Crossroads of Ravens US Cover & Synopsis (Release Date: September 30, 2025)
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The new novel takes place well before the well-known adventures – a rareinsight into Geralt’s youthand the hard lessons that shaped him. US publishers are already talking about a“decisive turning point for Sapkowski’s universe”.The German version is expected to be released in the fall, just in time for the darker season – and possibly before Netflix’s next installment in the series.

For those who want to get ready forThe Witcherstart withThe Last Wish– a collection of short stories that lays many of the foundations of the universe.And: Rumors suggest thatCrossroads of the Ravencontains loose allusions to upcoming series content.So if you want to stay up to date, you should reach for book instead of console now.

anyone knows

Before Netflix turnedGeralt into a TV phenomenon andCD Projekt REDbuilt a gaming empireon it, the“Witcher” myth lived between book covers
In September, this literary journey continues – but not forwards, but backwards.Author Andrzej Sapkowskiopens a new chapter in his world with aprequel novel that sheds light on the Witcher’s backstory:Crossroads of the Raven

Thecover of the English edition (Crossroads of Ravens) is already causing a stir: a young Geralt takes center stage, flanked by two mysterious figures – a woman with dreadlocks and an older man. Black ravens circle above them like a sinister omen. The graphic design, in deep red and black, hits the nerve of the darkfantasy aestheticand reveals: This story will be different.

Witcher prequel novel causes a stir with a new look and explosive book content

“Young Geralt looks sick” – this comment from the fan community sums it up perfectly. The redesign of theiconic witcher polarizes:Away from the taciturn monster hunter, towards the inexperienced student who still has to learn how to deal with his power.Crossroads of the Ravenpromises not a simple hero’s journey, but acoming-of-age storyin a world full of blood, intrigue and moral gray areas.

Crossroads of Ravens US Cover & Synopsis (Release Date: September 30, 2025)
byu/4iamnotaredditor inwitcher

☻

The new novel takes place well before the well-known adventures – a rareinsight into Geralt’s youthand the hard lessons that shaped him. US publishers are already talking about a“decisive turning point for Sapkowski’s universe”.The German version is expected to be released in the fall, just in time for the dark season – and possibly before Netflix’s next installment in the series.

For those who want to get ready forThe Witcherstart withThe Last Wish– a collection of short stories that lays many of the foundations of the universe.And: Rumors suggest thatCrossroads of the Ravencontains loose allusions to upcoming series content.So if you want to stay up to date, you should reach for book instead of console now.