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Baptism of Fire

Written by: Andrzej Sapkowski, David French - Translator
Narrated by: Peter Kenny
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Publisher's Summary

A deadly coup within the Wizard's Guild leaves the Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, gravely injured, and his ward Ciri missing in the third novel of Andrzej Sapkowski's groundbreaking epic fantasy series that inspired the hit Netflix show and the blockbuster video games.

The Wizards Guild has been shattered by a coup, an uprising that has left Geralt seriously injured.

The Witcher is supposed to be a guardian of the innocent, a protector of those in need, a defender against powerful and dangerous monsters that prey on men in dark times. But now that dark times have fallen upon the world, Geralt is helpless until he has recovered.

While war rages across the lands, the future of magic is under threat and those sorcerers who survive are determined to protect it. It's an impossible situation in which to find one girl - Ciri, the heiress to the throne of Cintra - until a rumor places her in the Niflgaard court, preparing to marry the Emperor.

Injured or not, Geralt has a rescue mission on his hands.

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.

©2014 Andrzej Sapkowski (P)2015 Hachette Audio

What the critics say

"The character interplay is complex, unsentimental and anchored in brutal shared history. All bodes well for twisty plotting to come." ( SFX)
"Sapkowski revitalizes the genre with energetic and compelling writing. A breath of fresh air in a well-worn genre. Don't miss it!" ( Dreamwatch)
"Like Mieville and Gaiman, Sapkowski takes the old and makes it new." ( Foundation)

Featured Article: The Witcher Audiobooks in Chronological Order


The fantasy series is centred around four characters: the witcher Geralt of Rivia, his friend Dandelion, the sorceress Yennefer of Vengerberg and Princess Cirilla "Ciri" of Cintra. The novels, however, feature more than a dozen other recurring characters. The first book of The Witcher Saga, which debuted in 1992, is about Geralt, a slayer of monsters, dragons, and vampires. The last novel in The Witcher series was published in 2013. We’ll show you how to navigate The Witcher Saga in the right order.

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loved every second of it, finished it in 2 days. best narrator on audible by far.

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This is amazing book, amazing performance by the narrator and overall a wonderful experience. Wholeheartedly recommend this entire series.

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Peter Kenny is Fantastic

Peter Kenny's narration is nothing short of fantastic, but the story itself is disappointingly unsatisfying.

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A baptism of fire for readers as well

Love how this story is told in such a reasonably complicated way with lots of wit.

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Best of the series so far

Alot of the other books were more development but this book was pure fantasy adventure at its finest. Really well done and makes up for the somewhat lack luster Blood of Elves.

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One of the best narratives I’ve ever heard.

The Witcher is coming to Netflix and I hate the idea of not knowing the “true spirit” of a book before I see it. Just like The Game of Thrones, it’s a world of its own but with one common thread. A more focused story with fantastic characters, The Witcher does not disappoint. And the narrator is beyond brilliant. Peter Kenny narrated books will now be in my searches and in my wish list. Enjoy!

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The Wolven Storm

#Audible1 If you haven't heard of the Witcher Saga then you are missing out. This series follows the main character Geralt of Rivia, a Witcher, in his travels across the Continent in search of employment in his trade; that of hunting and slaying dangerous monsters that prey upon humans. This polish masterpiece was written by Andrzej Sapkowski and is the inspiration behind the three internationally acclaimed Witcher Games and the impending Netflix series. The books are heavily steeped in Slavic lore and are offer a startling insight into the human condition making us ask who the true monsters are and who are the ones who need saving. The world doesn't need a hero. It needs a professional. WORTH THE LISTEN/READ

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All involved did a fantastic job. Thank you all

All involved did a fantastic job. Truly honored to share you work. looking forward to the next one.

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love it

This book is my favourite so far out of the series, the characters were so interesting and left me wanting more.

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Excellent performance by Peter Kenny

The Witcher’s books are wonderful stories, but read by Peter Kenny transform them into amazing adventures, thru his voice I can see the characters alive

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