Book #8 of 12 in The WitcherStatus: Ongoing

Season Of Storms

Quick Answer

Read "Season Of Storms" as the 8th book in the The Witcher sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Tower Of Swallows" (Book 7)

❓ Can I skip this book?

❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 8th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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Before he was the guardian of Ciri, the child of destiny, Geralt of Rivia was a legendary swordsman. Join the Witcher as he undertakes a deadly mission in this stand-alone adventure set in the Andrzej Sapkowki’s groundbreaking epic fantasy world that inspired the hit Netflix show and the blockbuster video games. The New York Times bestselling series Over Fifteen Million Copies Sold Worldwide World Fantasy Award Winning Author David Gemmell Legend Award Winning Author Named One of the Greatest Book Series of All Time by Forbes Geralt of Rivia is a Witcher, one of the few capable of hunting the monsters that prey on humanity. He uses magical signs, potions, and the pride of every Witcher—two swords, steel and silver. But a contract has gone wrong, and Geralt finds himself without his signature weapons. Now he needs them back, because sorcerers are scheming, and across the world clouds are gathering. The season of storms is coming. . . 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

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Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

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Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

?Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for The Witcher conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Season Of Storms?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Season Of Storms before The Tower Of Swallows?

No. We recommend reading The Tower Of Swallows first. Season Of Storms is the 8th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Season Of Storms required reading for the The Witcher?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Season Of Storms in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Season Of Storms is Season Of Storms (Book #8).

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Publication Order

Chronological Order

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Order Confidence

Why this order?

?Why This Order Is Confusing

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Season Of Storms?

Can I read Season Of Storms before The Tower Of Swallows?

Is Season Of Storms required reading for the The Witcher?

What comes after Season Of Storms in the reading order?

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