Now a grown man and a journeyman smith, Alvin has returned to his family in the town of Vigor Church. He will share in the 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.

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About the Author
Orson Scott Card is the award-winning author of the Ender saga, the Alvin Maker series and the Homecoming series. He lives with his wife and three children in the US.

Reviews
History, legend, magic, dreams: Card stirs them into a rich brew with a remarkably authentic flavour -- LOCUS
Card is one of the most important writers in the field -- BEN BOVA
Suddenly the saga of Alvin Maker begins to thrill. -- WASHINGTON POST BOOK WORLD
From beginning to end, this novel is full of riches * BOOKLIST *
The most important work of American fantasy since Stephen Donaldson's original Thomas Covenant trilogy. * CHICAGO SUNTIMES *



Book Information
ISBN 9781841490298
Author Orson Scott Card
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Orbit
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group