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Baptism of Fire

The Witcher, Book 3

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Baptism of Fire

By: Andrzej Sapkowski, David French - Translator
Narrated by: Peter Kenny
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Geralt of Rivia is on a mission to save his ward, Ciri, and with her the world, in this third novel in the best-selling Witcher series that inspired the Netflix show and video games.

The Wizards Guild has been shattered by a coup and, in the uproar, Geralt was 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 from his injuries.

While war rages across all of 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, has vanished - until a rumour places her in the Niflgaard court, preparing to marry the Emperor.

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

Translated by David French.

©1996 Andrzej Sapkowski (P)2014 Orion Publishing Group Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Magic Magic Users Video Game

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Poland. The translation did it justice and the lector is one of the best I've heard on Audible!

It was my favourite saga when I was growing up in

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A great continuation of a great series.

With less of a focus on Siri, we mainly explore with Geralt and his newly acquired fellowship. I suppose it's hardly an original premise but it's a strong choice for the series and gives it some much needed focus and direction.

Wonderful

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Is this the best in the series? Perhaps, as this is a great set of characters getting together each with their own attraction. We are drawn in and end up just wanting them to carry on and not to have the overarching event continue. And, oh of course we love Peter Kenny's narration.

Lets get the band together

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This had me in tears, laughter and so much more! The arc leads to an absolutely phenomenal climax, character development was moving, touching constantly bringing me into its story. This was a book that posed the existential crisis of its characters and ties it up so well at the end. As a Witcher fan this is like chocolate cake, as an avid reader/listener this was just a delight to experience.

The best in the Witcher chronicles so far!

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Great story, charming and interesting characters, and good storytelling. Really like Regis and his part in the story. I'm coming from the videogame where Regis also plays an important part in helping Geralt of Rivia, but that is after the plot in this book.

Fantastic story

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

If you are a fan of the Witcher game series then these are a must-listen. Even if you are not, it would appeal to Game of Thrones fans I suspect.

What other book might you compare Baptism of Fire to, and why?

Game of Thrones?

What about Peter Kenny’s performance did you like?

He does a good Geralt and Dandelion.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

No idea, something with swords I suspect.

Any additional comments?

Whilst I prefer the Witcher short stories, these are still worth a listen. The story is most entertaining when it focuses on Geralt, and less so when the Game of Thrones style plotting goes on, because that invariably involves people sitting around in rooms talking about politics when you just want to go out and quest and find monsters to kill.

Entertaining journey with the Witcher

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love it the narrator is excellent. Regis and the gang are quite simply excellent

excellent

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So the book began setting the scene a bit boring in parts but new characters introduced. at the end of the book I still wanted more but uad been gratified by the end 😀

Absolutely awesome - so much better insight.

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Love the books almost as much as the games. The story is very well written

Awesome

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Great story excellent performance by the narrator, almost like listening to a full cast of actors

Witcher

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