"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.

"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.