"Non" Black Lizard / Vintage Crime #08 for 2024...

This is a re-read, something I don't normally do so soon after an initial reading.  I wanted to fully grasp the differences between the novels and the television episodes, so a re-dipping was necessary.  I had last completed reading this around November 15th, 2023.

"The Witcher:  The Last Wish" written by Andrzej Sapkowski, first published in 1993 (Polish) and in 2007 (English).  It is considered the 1st installment of "The Witcher" fantasy series.

The Witcher was preceded by 1992's Sword of Destiny, but is officially considered the first entry in the series and Sword of Destiny the second. The collection contains seven short stories interspersed with a continuing frame story: Geralt of Rivia, after having been injured in battle, rests in a temple. During that time he has flashbacks to recent events in his life, with each flashback forming a short story.