First published 2025
Geralt of Rivia takes his first steps as a newly minted witcher. The white-haired mutant ventures into a world where monsters lurk in dark forests and corrupt nobles scheme in castle halls. Armed with silver sword and basic training, Geralt must learn to navigate contracts that blur the line between beast and human evil. Each hunt teaches him that the real monsters often walk on two legs and speak with honey tongues. As he builds his reputation one bloody encounter at a time, Geralt discovers that surviving as a witcher requires more than enhanced reflexes and knowledge of oils and signs. The young monster slayer faces a harsh truth: in a world that fears and needs him in equal measure, every choice carries a price that cuts deeper than any claw or fang.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy, dark-fantasy
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Dark Forests, Castle Halls
Period: Medieval
400 pages · Hardcover · Orbit
Content warnings: violence