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More Audio Books by Orson Scott Card

Vic January 27th, 2008

 

Red Prophet: Tales of Alvin Maker, Book 2
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Red Prophet: Tales of Alvin Maker, Book 2

Orson Scott Card
Narrator : Scott Brick, Stephen Hoye and Stefan Rudnicki
Published By : Blackstone Audio Inc
Runtime : 12 hours
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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"Harsher, bleaker, and more mystical than Seventh Son, this
novel superbly demonstrates Card's solid historical research, keen understanding
of religious experience, and, most of all, his mastery of the art of storytelling."
Booklist

"Red Prophet is but a section of a vast American fantasy epic. It is vividly
written, and the principal actorsAlvin, Ta-Kumsaw the Prophet, and Alvin's
Gandalfesque mentor Taleswapperare all complete and memorable characters."
Philadelphia Inquirer

"Suddenly the saga of Alvin Maker begins to thrill."Washington Post Book World

"Set in an alternate world steeped in natural magic, this sequel to Seventh Son
continues to demonstrate the author's love for American folklore. Recommended."
Library Journal

In this thrilling sequel to Seventh Son, Alvin Maker is awakening to many mysteries:
his own strange powers, the magic of the American frontier, and the special virtues of its
chosen people, the Native Americans.

Alvin has discovered his own unique talent for making things whole again. Now he summons
all his powers to prevent the tragic war between Native Americans and the white settlers of
North America.

 

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Hart's Hope

Hart's Hope

Orson Scott Card
Narrator : Stefan Rudnicki with Carrington MacDuffie
Published By : Blackstone Audio Inc
Runtime : 11 hours
Fantasy
Enter the city of Hart's Hope, ruled by gods both powerful and indifferent, riddled with sorcery and revenge, where Palicrovol overthrew the cruel king and forced the king's daughter, Asineth, to m… See full description…
Sarah

Sarah

Orson Scott Card
Narrator : Gabrielle de Cuir
Published By : Blackstone Audio Inc
Runtime : 13 hours
Fiction
Sarah was a child of ten years when she first met Abram. He appeared before her in her father's house, filthy from the desert, tired and thirsty. But as the dirt of travel was washed from his body,… See full description…
 
 

Audio Books by Orson Scott Card

Vic January 22nd, 2008

Alvin Journeyman: Tales of Alvin Maker, Book 4
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Alvin Journeyman: Tales of Alvin Maker, Book 4

 

Orson Scott Card
Narrator : a full cast
Published By : Blackstone Audio Inc
Runtime : 15 hours
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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"The best fantasy series now in progress." Publishers Weekly

"This superb audio book continues the saga at the same high level as before. [The Tales of Alvin Maker] promises to be [Card's] most notable creation." Booklist

"Card brings to building this world and his large cast of well-wrought characters formidable scholarship in history, religion, and folk lore we are talking about the most important work of American fantasy since Stephen Donaldson's original Thomas Covenant trilogy." Chicago Sun-Times

A 1996 Locus Award Winner for Best Fantasy Novel Alvin is a Maker, the first to be born in a century. Now a grown man and a journeyman smith, Alvin has returned to his family in the town of Vigor Church. He will share in their isolation, work as a blacksmith, and try to teach anyone who wishes to learn the knack of being a Maker. For Alvin has had a vision of the Crystal City he will build, and he knows that he cannot build it alone. But he has left behind in Hatrack River enemies as well as true friends. His ancient foe, the Unmaker, whose cruel whispers and deadly plots have threatened Alvin's life at every turn, has found new hands to do his work of destruction.

 

Other titles you may be interested in

 

Heartfire: Tales of Alvin Maker, Book 5

Heartfire: Tales of Alvin Maker, Book 5

Orson Scott Card
Narrator : Full Cast Production
Published By : Blackstone Audio Inc
Runtime : 12 hours
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Historical
 
Peggy and Alvin are now married, but Alvin's destiny has taken them on separate journeys. Alvin has gone north into New England, which is rife with witchcraft, while Peggy has been drawn south, to the British court of King Arthur Stuart in exile, on a quest to set the world on the path to peace. See full description…
 
Lost Boys

Lost Boys

Orson Scott Card
Narrator : Stefan Rudnicki
Published By : Blackstone Audio Inc
Runtime : 16 hours
Horror & Suspense
From the best-selling storyteller Orson Scott Card comes a gripping story of terror within a small town. In this thriller, a withdrawn eight-year-old in a troubled family invents imaginary friends … See full description…
 
Invasive Procedures

Invasive Procedures

Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston
Narrator : Stefan Rudnicki
Published By : Blackstone Audio Inc
Runtime : 12 hours
Sci-Fi
 

 

George Galen is a brilliant gene scientist who has created a method to alter human DNA to “improve” people and make them compliant to his will. See full description…
 

Orson Scott Card Honored by the American Library Association

Vic January 17th, 2008

 

 orson_s_card.jpgOrson Scott Card an accomplished storyteller recently received the 2008 Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring his outstanding lifetime contribution to writing for teens for his novels “Ender's Game” and “Ender's Shadow.”

The award was announced January 14 at the 2008 Midwinter Meeting of the American Library Association (ALA) in Philadelphia.

Orson Scott Card is the author of the popular Ender and Alvin Maker series and is well represented on audio.

Beyond science fiction novels, Card writes contemporary fantasy (Magic Street, Lost Boys), biblical novels (Stone Tables, Rachel and Leah), the American frontier fantasy series The Tales of Alvin Maker (beginning with Seventh Son), poetry (An Open Book), and many plays and scripts.

Card was born in the state Washington and grew up in California, Arizona, and Utah. Besides his writing, he teaches occasional classes and workshops and directs plays. He recently began a longterm position as a professor of writing and literature at Southern Virginia University.

Card is currently living in Greensboro, N. C. with his wife Kristine Allen Card, and their youngest child, Zina Margaret.

In the coming days we'll be featuring more of his books in audio format. 

Childrens Audio Books

Vic March 30th, 2007

Remember when you were young and your mother or father would tell you a bedtime story or read to you from a childrens book? If so I'm sure it brings back fond memories. While nothing can take the place of a mother or father telling their children a bedtime story or reading to them in person, childrens audio books can add more possibilities to these activities. Childrens audio books also open up a whole new learning experience for your children as they read along with the audio book while you are free to take care of other responibilities that need your attention. Plus they're a great alternative to seating in front of the TV all day long when the weathers to bad to play outdoors. Another great way to use childrens audio books is to load them up in your MP3 player and let your child listen while you're traveling, a good childrens audio book will keep them occupied for hours. Now that you see just a few possible uses for childrens audio books the question you may have is, where can I find and download childrens audio books? And the answer is Digital Age Publishing. The "Kids and Young People" category at our audio book store has well over 400 titles in 15 sub-categories including Action & Adventure, Animals, Classics, Fairy Tales, General, Horror & Ghost Stories, Humor, Love & Romance, Miscellaneous, Myths & Legends, Over 10s, Religious, Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Magic, Short Stories and Under 10s. With all those choices you're sure to find the right childrens audio books for your children.