First published 2018
Geralt of Rivia returns to a kingdom teetering on the razor's edge of magical conflict. A mysterious sorcerer has targeted him with a quest to retrieve a powerful, ancient artifact that connects to Geralt's complicated past. Political machinations and supernatural threats converge as rival factions seek the relic, each with their own deadly agenda. Geralt must navigate a landscape of betrayal and hidden motives, using his witcher skills to survive a game where the stakes are far greater than mere survival. His reputation and the fate of entire kingdoms hang in the balance as he confronts enemies who understand his weaknesses as well as his strengths.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy, political-thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, hidden-motives
Setting: Kingdom
359 pages · Paperback · Gollancz