Season of Storms

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Before he was the guardian of Ciri, the child of destiny, Geralt of Rivia was a legendary swordsman. Join the Witcher as he undertakes a deadly mission in this stand-alone adventure set in the Andrzej Sapkowki’s groundbreaking epic fantasy world that inspired the hit Netflix show and the blockbuster video games. The New York Times bestselling series Over Fifteen Million Copies Sold Worldwide World Fantasy Award Winning Author David Gemmell Legend Award Winning Author Named One of the Greatest Book Series of All Time by Forbes Geralt of Rivia is a Witcher, one of the few capable of hunting the monsters that prey on humanity. He uses magical signs, potions, and the pride of every Witcher—two swords, steel and silver. But a contract has gone wrong, and Geralt finds himself without his signature weapons. Now he needs them back, because sorcerers are scheming, and across the world clouds are gathering. The season of storms is coming. . . Witcher collections The Last Wish Sword of Destiny Witcher novels Blood of Elves The Time of Contempt Baptism of Fire The Tower of Swallows Lady of the Lake Season of Storms Hussite Trilogy The Tower of Fools Warriors of God Translated from original Polish by David French

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Season of Storms by Andrzej Sapkowski invites readers back into the rich, gritty, and morally ambiguous fantasy universe that inspired the hit Netflix show and blockbuster video games. Published in English in 2018 and spanning 373 pages, this standalone adventure focuses on Geralt of Rivia during a time before he became the guardian of Ciri, the child of destiny. As a Witcher, Geralt belongs to an elite, genetically altered class of professional monster hunters who utilize specialized magical signs, enhanced elixirs and potions, and two distinct swords—one of steel for humans and one of silver for beasts—to protect a humanity that often fears and reviles them. The narrative kicks off when a standard contract goes disastrously wrong, leaving the iconic White Wolf stripped of his signature weapons. This sudden vulnerability sets off a tense, unpredictable chain of events that tests Geralt’s limits, forcing him to rely on his wits, survival instincts, and combat prowess without the tools he usually depends on. Set within the acclaimed world crafted by a World Fantasy Award and David Gemmell Legend Award winning author, the novel showcases the signature blend of dark folklore, political intrigue, sharp wit, and cynical charm that has propelled the series to sell over fifteen million copies worldwide and earn a spot as one of the greatest book series of all time according to Forbes. Throughout this perilous standalone journey, Sapkowski explores the burdens of destiny, the harsh realities of a continent plagued by monsters and treacherous men alike, and the unwavering code of a protagonist who walks the line between human and outsider. Fans of the New York Times bestselling series and newcomers looking for an accessible entry point to the Witcher saga will find themselves immersed in a fast-paced, atmospheric tale filled with danger, mystery, and memorable encounters. Season of Storms proves that even when disarmed, Geralt of Rivia remains a formidable force to be reckoned with, delivering an essential reading experience for lovers of epic and dark fantasy alike.

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