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Andrzej Sapkowski

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Andrzej Sapkowski (born 21 June 1948) is a Polish fantasy writer known for his series The Witcher, which follows the monster-hunter Geralt of Rivia. His work has been adapted into video games, television, stage productions, and comic books, and has been translated into 37 languages. Sapkowski is considered the second most-translated Polish science fiction and fantasy writer after Stanisław Lem. He has written multiple novels and short story collections, selling over 30 million copies worldwide. His works often incorporate elements of Slavic mythology. He has received the Zajdel Award five times, as well as the David Gemmell Award, the World Fantasy Life Achievement Award, and the Gloria Artis Medal for Merit to Culture.

Born
1948
Known for
The Witcher, Hussite trilogy

Where to start with Andrzej Sapkowski

Begin with Ostatnie życzenie, the first book in The Witcher series. It introduces Geralt of Rivia, the monster-hunter whose life unfolds across a world shaped by magic, politics, and myth. Read the series in publication order: Ostatnie życzenie, followed by Rozbita kula, then Śmierć z zimnym sercem, and then the remaining books in sequence through the final volume, which completes the series. The Witcher books are set in a richly detailed world drawing on Slavic folklore and feature interconnected stories that explore moral ambiguity and the consequences of choice. The series stands as Sapkowski’s most extensive and widely recognized work.

Series by Andrzej Sapkowski

The Witcher

8 books in order · 1992–2013

  1. Cover of The Last Wish

    The Last Wish

    1993 · Andrzej Sapkowski

    The Last Wish is a short story collection by Polish fantasy writer Andrzej Sapkowski, part of The Witcher series. Published by SuperNowa in 1993, it…

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    Sword of Destiny

    1992 · Andrzej Sapkowski

    The Wiedźmiński kodeks clearly states that it is not honorable for a witcher to kill a dragon. Dragons are an endangered species, though they are…

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    Blood of Elves

    1994 · Andrzej Sapkowski

    A 1994 novel by Andrzej Sapkowski, part of his Witcher saga. The source text (in Polish) describes the author as a grandmaster of world fantasy and…

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    The Time of Contempt

    1995 · Andrzej Sapkowski

    The world of Ciri and the witcher is engulfed in flames. The time foretold by Ithlinne has arrived—a time of sword and axe, a time of disdain. In…

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    Baptism of Fire

    1996 · Andrzej Sapkowski

    Geralt, nieustraszony pogromca potworów, śledzi dziewczynkę, której los jest związany z jego losem. W świecie wojny i chaosu nie może pozostać…

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  6. The Tower of Swallows

    1997 · Andrzej Sapkowski

    The Tower of the Swallow, published as The Tower of Swallows in the United States, is the fourth novel in the Witcher Saga written by Polish fantasy…

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  7. Cover of The Lady of the Lake

    The Lady of the Lake

    1999 · Andrzej Sapkowski

    Ciri patrzy na relief przedstawiający węża Uroboros, który zwinął się w kształt ósemki i wgryza się w swoje ogon. To symbol nieskończoności i…

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  8. Season of Storms

    2013 · Andrzej Sapkowski

    Season of Storms is the sixth novel and eighth overall book in the Witcher series, written by Polish fantasy writer Andrzej Sapkowski and first…

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Hussite trilogy

3 books in order · 2002–2006

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    Narrenturm

    2002 · Andrzej Sapkowski

    Reinmar of Bielawa, also known as Reynevan, is a healer and a magician, but some call him a charlatan. After a careless mistake forces him to leave…

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    Gottesstreiter

    2004 · Andrzej Sapkowski

    Warriors of God (Gottesstreiter) is a 2004 historical novel with fantasy elements by Andrzej Sapkowski. It is the sequel to Narrenturm in the Hussite…

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    Lux perpetua

    2006 · Andrzej Sapkowski

    Light Perpetual is a historical novel with fantasy elements, written by Andrzej Sapkowski. It is the final part of the Hussite Trilogy. The story is…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Andrzej Sapkowski written?

We list 11 books by Andrzej Sapkowski across 2 series, published between 1992–2013 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Andrzej Sapkowski's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Last Wish.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Andrzej Sapkowski's books?

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