Geralt the Witcher - revered and hated - holds the line against the monsters plaguing humanity in the bestselling series that inspired the hit Witcher Netflix show and video games.Geralt of Rivia is a Witcher, a man whose magic powers and lifelong training have made him a brilliant fighter and a merciless assassin. Yet he is no ordinary killer: he hunts the vile fiends that ravage the land and attack the innocent. But not everything monstrous-looking is evil; not everything fair is good . . . and in every fairy tale there is a grain of truth. Translated by David French.Andrzej Sapkowski, winner of the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement award, started an international phenomenon with his Witcher series. In this second collection of short stories, following the adventures of the hit collection The Last Wish, join Geralt as he battles monsters, demons and prejudices alike . . .

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2020-02-13
Mått:128 x 196 x 30 mm
Vikt:280 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Witcher
Antal sidor:400
Förlag:Orion Publishing Co
ISBN:9781473231085
Originaltitel:Miecz Przeznaczenia
Översättare:David French

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Andrzej Sapkowski is the internationally bestselling author of The Witcher series and The Hussite Trilogy, known for his multi-layered plots, rich worldbuilding, and morally complex characters. The Witcher series, which has been translated into over 40 languages and has sold over 35 million copies, also inspired a hit Netflix series and landmark video games from CD Projekt Red. Recognised as one of the most influential voices in modern fantasy, he received the Gold Medal for Merit to Culture - Gloria Artis in 2025. In 2024, Forbes named The Witcher one of the 30 greatest book series of all time.

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A great read - Waterstones.comLike Mieville and Gaiman, Sapkowski takes the old and makes it new - FoundationOne of the best and most interesting fantasy series I've ever read - Nerds of a FeatherThere's lots of imagination on show, the writing has a strong voice, and the Witcher is an entertaining character - Mark Lawrence